The BSc (Hons) Business Management degree at the University of Surrey is tailored for students seeking to develop analytical, strategic, and practical business skills. Designed in consultation with industry, this program equips students to manage real-world business challenges across a variety of sectors.
The course is available in the following formats:
Standard 3-year BSc
4-year BSc with Professional Training Year (Placement)
4-year BSc with Foundation Year
5-year BSc with Foundation + Placement Year
The University of Surrey ranks 12th in the UK for Business and Management Studies (Complete University Guide 2024), underlining its academic excellence and strong student outcomes.
Course Structure:
Foundation Year (if applicable): Builds essential academic and business-related skills to support progression.
Year 1: Operations Management, Accounting for Business Managers, Global & Sustainable Business Management, Personal and Profesional Development, Organisational Behaviour and Analysis, Business Data Project, Marketing, People Practices
Year 2: Business Modelling, Finance, Digital Business Project, Business Ethics Governance and Risk, Working in Global Context
Year 3 (Optional Placement): A year-long Professional Training placement in the UK or abroad, with major companies or start-ups.
Final Year: Project Management, Supply chain management with Analytics, International Business Strategies.
Professional Training Year: Students can undertake a paid 12-month placement with businesses such as L’Oréal, Deloitte, IBM, or start-ups, significantly enhancing career prospects.
Real-world business simulations, case studies, and group consultancy projects throughout the degree.
Final-year research project or dissertation to explore a business issue in-depth.
Graduate Employability: Surrey Business School is known for producing highly employable graduates. The course equips students with critical business and leadership skills, preparing them for dynamic careers in various industries.
83% graduates have gone to work/ further studies 15 months after the course
Average Earnings: £30,000, 15 months after the course
Professional Development: The inclusion of a Professional Training Year enhances both academic understanding and real-world readiness, providing students with a competitive edge in the job market.
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