BA (Hons) Business Management (Accelerated)

Ranked 22nd in the UK for Business and Management by The Guardian in 2025, and making the Top 20 for Teaching Quality and Student Experience according to The Times in the same year, this fast-track course offers a unique blend of three years of academic study paired with a year of integrated work experience — all wrapped up in just three years.

• The program is designed to arm students with essential business knowledge and specialized skills in areas like marketing, operations, HR, and finance, all while emphasizing adaptability and real-world application.
• Students will engage in a variety of learning methods, including lectures, seminars, simulations, enterprise projects, and collaborations with companies.

In the first year, students dive into traditional academic learning while also tackling hands-on business projects. The second year features a full-time work placement alongside academic modules, supported by both in-person and distance learning. By the third year, students return to campus to tackle advanced modules, mentor first-year students, and take the lead at a student conference.

• Nottingham Business School, accredited by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, stands out as one of the top 1% of business schools globally.
• The course also partners with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), allowing graduates to earn the CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership.

Assessment methods are varied, focusing on business reports, presentations, reflective assignments, and applied projects — with no closed-book exams in sight. Students enjoy personalized tutor support and round-the-clock access to the university’s online learning environment.

Graduates emerge well-prepared for careers in the UK and beyond, taking on roles in logistics, marketing, HR, finance, and management, or venturing into graduate schemes and entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on practical experience and vocational training, the program boasts impressive employability rates — with 95% of students expressing satisfaction with the acade