BSc Business (Cornwall)

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Exeter

Program Overview

The BSc Business (Cornwall) at the University of Exeter is designed for students who want to become confident, responsible, and innovative business professionals in a rapidly changing global economy. You'll explore key areas of business while developing practical skills through real-world projects, with the opportunity to enhance your experience through an Industrial Experience Year or a Study Abroad Year.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
The first year introduces the core principles of business and management while helping you understand how organisations operate in society. Through modules such as Business, Culture and Society, Business Management and Leadership, and Business Data Analysis, you'll build strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills alongside a solid understanding of responsible business practices.

Year 2
In the second year, you'll deepen your understanding of business strategy, innovation, and sustainable management. Modules including Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Responsible Business, and Business Research Methods encourage you to apply business theory to real-world challenges while developing critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Industrial Experience Year or Study Abroad Year (Optional)
You can choose to spend your third year on an Industrial Experience Year, gaining valuable professional experience in a business environment, or study at one of the University of Exeter's international partner universities through the Study Abroad Year. Both options help you develop practical skills, broaden your global perspective, and strengthen your employability before returning for your final year.

Final Year
The final year focuses on applying your knowledge to complex business challenges and preparing for your future career. You'll study modules such as Social and Technological Innovation, Practice-Based Consultancy Management, Globalisation and Internationalisation, and the Future-Facing Dissertation/Project, while choosing optional modules like Business and Climate Change, Marketing Strategy, or Business Field Trip to match your interests.

Focus Areas

Business Management, Leadership, Sustainable Business, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Business Strategy, Global Business, Consultancy, Business Analytics, Responsible Business, Marketing, Climate Change and Business

Learning Outcomes

Develop leadership and management capabilities, understand how organisations operate in global markets, analyse business data to support decision-making, evaluate sustainable business practices, manage consultancy projects, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, solve complex business challenges, apply ethical decision-making, strengthen entrepreneurial thinking, prepare for careers in international business

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The programme is delivered by the University of Exeter Business School, which holds triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS)—an internationally recognised mark of excellence achieved by only a small number of business schools worldwide.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

Ranked among the Top 10 universities in the UK for Business, Management and Marketing.
Ranked 9th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 for Business, Management and Marketing.
Ranked 8th in the Complete University Guide 2027 for Business, Management and Marketing.
All Business School departments are ranked within the UK Top 10 for Graduate Prospects in the Complete University Guide 2027.
90% of Management graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation, according to the HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

This programme focuses on applying data-driven decision-making to core business functions using the University's specialist facilities. You will develop practical analytics skills through hands-on work with industry-standard software and real-world business datasets. This applied approach is delivered through:

Specialist Business Analytics Facilities: Access to Kent Business School's Bloomberg Terminal Suite and the Trading Room, equipped with professional data analysis and financial modelling software.
Industry-Standard Software: Practical work with analytics programming languages like Python and R, plus business intelligence tools such as Tableau and statistical packages.
Substantial Final Year Project: A major research project where you apply business analytics techniques to a substantial organisational challenge, from data collection to strategic recommendations.
Practical Case-Based Learning: Group projects using real business scenarios that simulate corporate analytics tasks and decision-making processes

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the University of Exeter's BSc (Hons) Business degree develop well-rounded skills preparing them for diverse roles such as Business Analyst, Marketing Manager, Management Consultant, and Project Manager. The program's emphasis on sustainable and ethical business equips students to drive positive change in global markets:

Exeter’s Business School Career Zone provides personalized career coaching, extensive employer networking events, and support for securing internships and placements, including opportunities via the highly regarded SETsquared Exeter incubator.
Employment outcomes are excellent, with 92% of graduates entering employment or further study within 15 months, and competitive starting salaries reflective of the university’s top UK rankings.
The course benefits from strong business connections with companies spanning e-commerce, finance, marketing, and consultancy sectors.
The Business School holds triple accreditation (AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS), ensuring long-term recognition and industry relevance.
Graduates achieve success in leadership, consultancy, and professional roles in private, public, and third sectors.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can pursue postgraduate study in MSc Business Analytics, MSc Management, MBA, or related fields at Exeter or other top universities. Professional certifications in project management, business analysis, or data analytics offer pathways for career advancement.