BSc (Hons)
Business Management
- Open for UK/Home students
Why study business management?
Are you fascinated by the world of business? Do you dream of becoming a future leader?
Our Business Management degree will help you become an ethical, values-driven professional, equipping you with employability-focused skills to help you thrive in your future career.
Become an expert in a range of business functions and topics while developing specialist transferrable skills in management, sales, communications, leadership and more. With 86% of large organisations facing skills shortages (The Open University Business Barometer, 2022), now it’s the time to make the first step towards your career ambitions.
This programme will allow you to learn about business management knowledge, theory and principles in work-based situations. You will have the chance to critically review and practice the skillset of analysing information and data from a range of sources, as well as making reasoned judgements and solving complex problems in various business contexts.
- Learn to identify and analyse future business trends
- Become an inclusive, ethical and value-driven global citizen and leader
- Learn from the experts and get ‘real-world’ ready through guest speakers’ events
- Gain access to Solent’s virtual learning environment, with quick online access to assignments, lecture notes, suggested reading and more
- Balance your full-time studies with your personal life with flexible study options, such as evenings and weekends
Study in a city near you
Choose where you study, with city-centre campuses in London, Birmingham and Manchester.
Teaching and assessment
- Lectures, seminars, and workshops: 9 – 12 hours per week
- Independent study: 38 hours per week
- Assessment: coursework, presentations and business simulation
Blended learning
The future is becoming more and more digital. Our blended learning approach allows you to develop all necessary skills to thrive in the digital era. You’ll get the best of both worlds with a balance of face-to-face and online teaching, building your confidence ready for success in the digital workplace.
Receiving the same number of live contact hours as face-to-face programmes, a typical timetable may include:
- Daytime students – If you are a daytime student, you will typically have 2 days of tuition per week – your sessions will be on-campus for 1 of those days and the other day will take place live online.
- Evening and weekend blended timetables will involve: 2 evenings face-to-face on-campus and 1 weekend day live online. Please note that the blended timetable pattern will be decided by the scheduling team.
Visit our blended learning page for further information.
This course is delivered as part of a partnership between QA Higher Education and Solent University. The programme is validated by the University and delivered by QA Higher Education.
Modules
All units are core and are worth 20 credits, unless specified.
The course information displayed on this page is correct for the academic year 2026/27. We aim to run the course as advertised however, changes may be necessary due to updates to the curriculum (due to academic or industry developments), student demand or UK compliance reasons.
Academic requirements
- 112-128 UCAS points
- BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM or BTEC Diploma at DD, or equivalent
- GCSE Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above. Alternatively, applicants can sit the QA Higher Education Maths test.
If you have any questions regarding our entry requirements or studying with us, please contact us.
English language requirements
- GCSE English at Grade 4/C or above.
- IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5 in each band, or equivalent. Alternatively, applicants can sit the QA Higher Education English test.
Please note that if your qualifications are not in English, we might need certified translations in order to proceed with your application.
Interview
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Please note: We are not currently able to offer sponsorship for international students at Southampton Solent University Centres. For information on programmes that are eligible for sponsorship, please visit the Southampton Solent University website
Course Outcome
Over the five years through 2022-23, the industry revenue for Management Consultants in the UK is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 2.2% to reach £70.2 billion (Ibis World 2022).
This course is the first step towards your career goals, providing the skills and knowledge needed to succeed.
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Finance
- Communications
- Problem solving
Developing skills that are industry-focused and transferrable, you will be the ideal candidate for jobs in a variety of fields and sectors.
Recent graduates have gone on to become recruitment consultants, operations managers, analysts and TV research executives at companies including Stearn Electric, Proco Global, Kingfisher and Grahame Robb Associates.
Competitive job roles this programme might open up for you:
- Marketing and Sales Director
- Management Consultant
- Recruitment Consultant
- Human Resource Officer
- Business Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Business Development Executive
- Project Manager
- Account Manager
Business Management – Tuition fees 2026/27
- £9,790 per annum
*Please note yearly fees may increase in line with inflation & Government guidelines.
What’s included in your tuition fees
- Academic Support, including the Academic Community of Excellence (ACE) Team
- Careers and Employment Service
- Class hours (lectures, seminars and tutorials)
- Facilities (computers, on-campus wi-fi, printers, vending machines)
- Library resources, including a large online catalogue of books, journals and other more
- Online resources
- Social spaces (quiet study spaces, multi-faith rooms and spaces to socialise)
- Student Support (Welfare Team, Finance Team and more)
Student Finance
Students from the UK may be able to receive financial support from the Government to help fund your studies, subject to your eligibility. You can learn more about Student Finance and check your eligibility on the Student Finance website
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Additional costs
Tuition fees do not include the cost of course books you may choose to purchase, stationery, printing, photocopying, accommodation, living expenses, travel or any other extracurricular activities.
We recommend you allow an additional £200 per annum to buy some of the course texts which are around £30 each.
Requirements
Access to a laptop/PC with a microphone, speakers, webcam and a reliable internet connect is required for accessing your live online sessions.
Need more help?
For more information on tuition fees, student finance, and payments, please visit our Finance page.
Ready To Apply for Business Management?
If you are ready to apply, please complete our online application form in the links below and provide any required supporting documents (examples below):
- Your passport personal details page
- Copies of previous qualifications, including final certificates and transcripts, translated into English (if not in English)
- A personal statement (more than 250 words)
- Your CV (if required)
- Your referee details
We will assess your application and provide you with a response using the email address you have submitted with your application.
Apply for October 2026
You will be directed to a QA Higher Education portal to set up an account and complete your application.