BSc Business Management with Placement

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Queens University Belfast

Program Overview

The BSc Business Management with Placement at Queen’s University Belfast, a Russell Group university, delivers a strong foundation in strategic, operational, and innovative aspects of business management, paired with a full placement year in top global companies like PwC, Microsoft, Unilever, and Diageo. Queen’s is the only Russell Group university in Northern Ireland and is globally recognised for its research-led teaching and employer connections. The course combines core management theory with practical experience through student-managed funds, consultancy projects, and trading simulations.

Course overview

  • Year 1–2: Core modules such as History and Philosophy of Management, Marketing, International Business, The Digital Business, and Behaviour in Organisations

  • Year 3: Placement year (9–12 months) in a relevant organisation with support from the dedicated Careers and Placement Office

  • Year 4: Advanced modules including Business Ethics, and Strategic Management, along with optional modules

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • 9–12 month paid placement in leading companies

  • Student-managed fund: Participate in investment competitions and trading simulations

  • Guest lectures and employer-led consultancy projects

  • Peer mentoring scheme to support first-year students

  • Optional study abroad via Erasmus or international exchange

Progression & Future Opportunities

  • Pathway to further study such as MSc Management or MBA

  • Excellent career preparation through placement year and employer interaction

  • Queen’s reputation and Russell Group status enhance graduate employability

  • 89% of the students go on to work and/or study

  • Average earnings: £26,000, 15 months after the course 

Program Key Stats

£20,800
£ 29
Sept Intake : 14th Jan


30 %

Eligibility Criteria

ABB
3.0
33
70 - 85

1290
27
6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Human Resources Manager
  • Project management
  • Business consultant
  • Marketing management
  • Sales Manager
  • Financial Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Operations management
  • Financial Analyst
  • Consultancy

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