Enter OTP
The BA (Hons) Business and Management at the University of Portsmouth provides a flexible and career-focused education in core business disciplines including marketing, finance, people management, and operations. In Year 2, students tailor their learning with employer-driven pathways such as Business Intelligence, Enterprise, Financial Management, and Business Transformation. Delivered by the AACSB-accredited Portsmouth Business School—a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide—this program ensures global relevance and academic rigour. The course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), and students graduate with a Level 5 CMI qualification alongside their degree. Portsmouth is ranked 4th among modern UK universities for research quality (REF 2021), and the course combines theory with real-world learning through live client briefs, consultancy projects, placements, and professional mentoring.
Course overview
Year 1: Core topics—business analysis, people management, and finance
Year 2: Begin pathway specialisation in areas like International Business, Business Analysis and Decision Making
Year 3: Optional modules, plus a Business Consultancy Project or Dissertation
Placement Year (optional): Work experience with firms like L’Oreal, BAE Systems, SAP, IBM
Optional paid placement year with major firms (e.g., Disney, BT, Microsoft)
Live consultancy projects with local businesses in Years 2 and 3
Study abroad at partner institutions across Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America
Support from Entrepreneurs in Residence for start-up development
Access to guest lectures, the "Big Business Convo", and employer networking events
Mentoring from industry professionals and tailored careers support
1:1 mentoring and career coaching from industry leaders
AACSB-accredited training with a recognised CMI leadership qualification
Access to placement opportunities that significantly boost employability
Alumni working at top-tier employers such as BT, Deloitte, IBM, NHS, Estée Lauder, Microsoft
IELTS: 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.Foundation year availableCMI & AACSB accreditedBusiness Transformation ConsultantMarketing ManagerProject ManagerArmy officer - squadron operationsBusiness Development ExecutiveAccount ManagerPersonal BankerCompliance AnalystSupply Chain Manager
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