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The BA (Hons) Business at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) offers a broad and flexible education in business, designed to prepare students for dynamic careers in any sector—from start-ups to global corporations. Delivered by the Nottingham Business School, which is CMI-accredited, the course emphasises critical thinking, adaptability, and real-world application through live briefs, enterprise projects, and internships.
NTU is ranked 22nd in the UK for Business and Management (Guardian 2025), and is recognised for top-tier teaching quality and student experience (Times and Sunday Times 2025).
Assessment methods are varied and mirror industry standards, including reports, presentations, group projects, and evaluations of live projects. Students also build confidence through regular pitching and collaborative efforts.
Course overview
Year 1: Accounting & Finance, Marketing, Organisational Behaviour, Economics & Data, Business Development, Personal Academic Development
Year 2: HR Management, Digital Entrepreneurship, Survey Research + optional internship, study abroad, enterprise project, or taught modules
Final Year: Strategy, Innovation, Global Supply Chains, Marketing Management, Professional Development + optional modules (e.g. Research Project, Sustainability, Governance)
Optional 48-week placement with a range of employers
Enterprise Project to develop and pitch your own business
Live briefs and consultancy challenges with industry clients
Access to NTU Enterprise for mentoring and venture creation support
CMI-aligned modules offering leadership and management credentials
Access to sectors including finance, tech, public service, and non-profits
Dedicated employability support from NTU’s No. 1 rated career service (Uni Compare 2025)
Real-world business exposure across all years of study
Average earnings: £28,500, 15 months after the course
Access to a global alumni network and career mentoring
IELTS: 6.5 with minimum of 5.5 in each componentFoundation preparation courses offered to help achieve academic entry requirements.Study abroad opportunities availableCMI, EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accreditationYour personal details, academic qualifications (predicted works too), a personal statement, evidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications), a reference and employment history are required for applications.Human Resources ManagerProject managementBusiness consultantMarketing managementSales ManagerFinancial ManagerBusiness AnalystOperations managementFinancial Analyst
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Nottingham Trent University
