Business Management
UCAS code N100
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 years
- Start date and application deadlines
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- Start date
About this course
BA Business Management is a flexible programme which allows you to experience a wide range of management functions and provides you with a thorough grounding in a range of business subjects.
It is an exciting time to join us, our Business, Management and Marketing programmes are ranked 14th from 118 providers (up 10 places from last year), for Times Good University Guide 2025. We are ranked 18th (up from 29th last year) for our Business and Management programmes, for Guardian University Guide 2025 and we outperformed the sector in 6/7 question themes for NSS 2024.
Introduction
Taught by academic staff with industry experience in a variety of business sectors, from your first year of study you will be introduced to the problems and challenges of the business world and will be equipped with the knowledge to solve them. By the final year of your programme you will have the skills, business awareness and confidence to succeed in the wider business world with the opportunity to specialise in areas such as marketing, football, finance and events management.
From year one, we encourage our students to work as part of a team with peers on their course and give opportunity to work with real businesses, gaining a global perspective through a vibrant international learning community, as you are exposed to business ideas and cultures from the UK and beyond.
What you'll learn
- Fundamentals of marketing
- Dynamic nature of supply and demand
- Business statistics
- Principles of operations management
- Corporate social responsibility
- Understanding of how businesses operate internationally
- Strategic management and business policy
- Gain a perspective on knowledge and innovation management
Accreditation
The University of Liverpool Management School holds accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. This makes it one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard triple accreditation.
Our Business Management course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), providing enhanced skills and understanding of how businesses are operated and managed, how to create strategies, and how people work together.
Accreditation in detail
CIMA
This programme is accredited by Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) which will give you further skills and understanding on how businesses operate, are managed, how to create strategies and how people work together.
Course content
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
Year one
Discover who you are as a professional and which areas of business you enjoy. Gain a thorough grounding in key business areas, such as: management, marketing, economics and finance. Learn to confidently interpret and analyse introductory qualitative and quantitative techniques appropriate to a business context and effectively communicate business related research findings.
As well as understanding Business Management concepts and problem-solving techniques, you will develop your employability skills from your first year of study.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year two
Build upon the foundations created in your first year and explore areas of interest more thoroughly through our three pathways: General, Accounting and Finance and Leadership and People Management.
Demonstrate the link between entrepreneurship, innovation and business creation from start-ups to large multinational organisations. Gain perspective on how and why businesses internationalise their operations.
Students following the Accounting and Finance pathway must take: ACFI205, ACFI203, ULMS206. On this pathway, students take one optional module in semester 1 and one optional module in semester 2.
Students following the Leadership and People Management pathway must take ULMS206 and ULMS216 and one optional module in semester 1. On this pathway, students take MKIB225 and ULMS251 and two optional modules in semester 2.
Modules
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| BUSINESS IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY (MKIB225) | 15 |
| CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY (ULMS251) | 15 |
| BUSINESS ANALYTICS (EBUS205) | 15 |
| MANAGING PEOPLE (ULMS206) | 15 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year three
Consolidate your knowledge and understanding of management through a much greater degree of personal study and research. Depending on your selection of third year modules, you will continue to probe more deeply into your chosen pathway: General, Accounting and Finance or Leadership and People Management.
Please note, ULMS302 is a compulsory module unless students choose ULMS399.
Students on the Accounting and Finance pathway must complete ACFI303 in semester 1 and ACFI320 in semester 2. ULMS302 is a compulsory modules for students on this pathway, unless they are doing the whole year dissertation- ULMS399.
Students on the Leadership and People Management pathway must take ULMS310 in semester 1 and ULMS364 in semester 2. They must also take ULMS302, unless they are doing the dissertation whole year option- ULMS399.
Modules
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS POLICY (ULMS353) | 15 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Combined degree
Choosing this subject as a combined degree
A Joint (50%) Business programme as a combined degree provides a balance of business knowledge with your other chosen subject with your modules split 50/50 between the two.
Please note you cannot trade up to Major or Single Honours when applying for Business as a joint subject
Teaching and assessment
How you'll learn
Modules are taught using the latest active learning techniques including business simulations, real-world case studies, social media, interactive participation software, lecture capture and real-time financial and business data using our Bloomberg Trading Floor. The principal forms of teaching are lectures and seminars with lectures normally being supported by material such as hand-outs and presentations.
Seminars give the opportunity for detailed discussion of a topic under the direction of a tutor. You are normally expected to prepare work in advance for seminars and may be expected to present work or give presentations from time to time. On some modules, such as quantitative techniques and IT, seminars may take the form of practical sessions using our PC suites.
All our degrees depend on you spending a good part of the week in private or group study in preparation for lectures and seminars. This involves making extensive use of the excellent library and IT facilities, just one minute’s walk away from the Management School.
How you're assessed
You will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations. The exact weighting will vary from one module to another. As well as individual assignments and exams, you may also be assessed on group reports and presentations.
Liverpool Hallmarks
We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.
The Liverpool Curriculum framework sets out our distinctive approach to education. Our teaching staff support our students to develop academic knowledge, skills, and understanding alongside our graduate attributes:
- Digital fluency
- Confidence
- Global citizenship
Our curriculum is characterised by the three Liverpool Hallmarks:
- Research-connected teaching
- Active learning
- Authentic assessment
All this is underpinned by our core value of inclusivity and commitment to providing a curriculum that is accessible to all students.
Entry requirements
The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| A levels |
BBB |
| GCSE |
GCSE Mathematics at grade 5/C and GCSE English at grade 4/C required. |
| BTEC Level 3 national extended diploma |
DDD in a Business related subject. Business Related BTEC are:: Applied Law; Applied Psychology; Business, Accounting & Finance; Computing, Creative Media Production; Engineering, Enterprise & Entrepreneurship; Health & Social Care; Hospitality; ICT; IT; Media; Public Services; Strategic Management & Leadership; Travel and Tourism. |
| BTEC combinations |
BTEC National Diploma DD in a Business related subject plus B at A level; BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus BB at A level. Business Related BTEC are:: Applied Law; Applied Psychology; Business, Accounting & Finance; Computing, Creative Media Production; Engineering, Enterprise & Entrepreneurship; Health & Social Care; Hospitality; ICT; IT; Media; Public Services; Strategic Management & Leadership; Travel and Tourism. |
| Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced |
B in the Welsh Baccalaureate, plus BB at A level. |
| Access |
Pass relevant Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits with 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit |
Course options
Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.
Global opportunities
University of Liverpool students can choose from an exciting range of study placements at partner universities worldwide. Choose to spend a year at XJTLU in China or a year or semester at an institution of your choice.
Year in China
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture on an optional additional year at Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University in stunning Suzhou.
- Learn Chinese
- Study in a bustling world heritage city
- Improve employment prospects
- Study Chinese culture
- 30 minutes from Shanghai
- Learn new skills
Year abroad
Broaden your world by spending an additional year of study at a partner university abroad following your second year of study.
- Choose from up-to 26 countries
- Experience another way of life
- Inspire your future career or studies
- Improved prospects of earning a 2:1 or First
- More likely to earn higher salary
- More likely to be employed after graduating
Where can I spend a year abroad on this course?
- Australia
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- South Korea
- USA
Semester abroad
Take a semester of your second year of study at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
- Inspire your future career or studies
- Improved prospects of earning a 2:1 or First
- More likely to earn higher salary
- More likely to be employed after graduating
Summer abroad
Spend a summer abroad on a study placement or research project at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
- Spend a summer abroad in addition to your degree programme
- Study abroad without adding an extra year
- Choose any summer between your first and final year of study
- Get the chance to study subjects outside your discipline
Where can I spend a summer abroad on this course?
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- South Korea
Year in industry
Year in industry placements give you an in-depth workplace experience where you can develop your skills and apply your learning.
- Develop key employability skills that graduate employers are looking for
- Experience and understand workplace culture and discipline
- Understand the relationship between academic theory and real world application
- Begin your professional network
- Gain industry insight and insight into potential career options.
If you'd like to undertake a year in industry, you can transfer to Business Management with a Year in Industry BA (Hons) during your studies, subject to meeting the academic requirements of your course.
To spend a year in industry, you'll need to secure a placement with an organisation. If you're unable to find a placement, you'll continue with the standard version of the course without a year in industry.
Language study
Every student at The University of Liverpool can study a language as part of, or alongside their degree. You can choose:
- A dedicated languages degree
- A language as a joint or major/minor degree
- Language modules (selected degrees)
- Language classes alongside your studies
Study as part of XJTLU 2+2
Business Management BA (Hons) can be studied through the 2+2 programme by students on the following XJTLU courses. Select your course for further details:
The natural next step for ambitious XJTLU students who want to build a brilliant career.
- Spend two years at the University of Liverpool campus
- Improve your prospects of progressing to postgraduate study at a top 100 university
- Receive two degrees: one from XJTLU, one from the University of Liverpool
- Get support with visas, accommodation and your career.
Your experience
Our students benefit from a range of support and experiences that can enhance their employability skills, such as; Year in Industry, ULMS extra and variety of Study Abroad options, from a summer school, semester or a Year in China.
Explore where you'll study
Inside Management. A conversation with Nazia Ahmed and Professor Claire Mallanaphy
Why study Business Management
Virtual tour
Supporting your learning
From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:
- Careers and employability support, including help with career planning, understanding the job market and strengthening your networking skills
- A dedicated student services team can help you get assistance with your studies, help with health and wellbeing, and access to financial advice
- Confidential counselling and support to help students with personal problems affecting their studies and general wellbeing
- Support for students with differing needs from the Disability advice and guidance team. They can identify and recommend appropriate support provisions for you.
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Careers and employability
Studying Business Management at the Management School will not only help you understand how a business works overall, but will develop your skills of flexibility, problem-solving ability, commercial awareness and communication, all of which are highly valued by employers.
Studying BA Business Management gives our graduates the flexibility to explore a range of careers. Former students have found successful careers in professions such as:
- Research Analyst;
- Marketing Consultant;
- Brand Buying;
- Supply Chain & Logistics Management;
- Senior Audit Associate.
Recent employers include
- PWC;
- Astra Zeneca;
- Bank of America;
- Cadbury’s;
- Ernst and Young;
- Kellogg’s;
- DWP;
- Amazon.
You will be encouraged to undertake a Year in Industry as part of the four-year sandwich degree programme.
Meet our alumni
Hear what graduates say about their career progression and life after university.
Jane Akokhia, BA (Hons) Business Management with a Year in Industry 2021
Fees and funding
Your tuition fee covers almost everything, but you may have additional study costs to consider, such as books, specialist equipment or field trips.
Tuition fees
UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland)
Full-time place, per year - £9,535
Year in industry fee - £1,905
Year abroad fee - £1,430 (applies to year in China)
International fees
Full-time place, per year - £25,000
Year in industry fee - £1,905
Year abroad fee - £12,500 (applies to year in China)
The tuition fees shown are correct for 2025/26 entry. Please note that the year abroad fee also applies to the year in China.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support. Learn more about paying for your studies.
Additional costs
All students have the opportunity to spend a semester studying overseas during their second year, subject to your year one performance. If you elect to study abroad you will need to cover associated travel and living costs. University travel bursaries and subsistence grants are available.
Find out more about the additional study costs that may apply to this course.
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries that could help pay your tuition and living expenses.
The Liverpool Bursary
If you’re a UK student joining an undergraduate degree and have a household income below £35,000, you could be eligible for a Liverpool Bursary worth up to £2,000 for each year of undergraduate study.
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Apply for an Asylum Seekers Scholarship and you could have your tuition fees paid in full and receive help with study costs. You’ll need to have applied for asylum in the UK, or be the dependant of an asylum seeker, and be joining an eligible undergraduate degree.
Care Leavers’ Opportunity Bursary
If you’ve spent 13 or more weeks in Local Authority care since age 14, you could be eligible for a bursary of £3,000 per year of study. You’ll need to be a UK student joining an eligible undergraduate degree and be aged 28 or above on 1 September in the year you start.
Cowrie Foundation Scholarship
Are you a UK student with a Black African or Caribbean heritage and a household income of £25,000 or less? You could be eligible to apply for a Cowrie Foundation Scholarship worth up to £8,000 for each year of undergraduate study.
Estranged Students Bursary
If you’re a UK student identified as estranged by Student Finance England (or the equivalent UK funding body), you could be eligible for a bursary of £1,000 for each year of undergraduate study.
Genesys Life Sciences Scholarship
Joining a School of Biosciences degree and have a household income of less than £25,000? If you’re a UK student, you could apply to receive £4,500 per year for three years of your undergraduate course.
Nolan Scholarships
Do you live in the Liverpool City Region with a household income of £25,000 or less? Did neither of your parents attend University? You could be eligible to apply for a Nolan Scholarship worth £5,000 per year for three years of undergraduate study.
Rigby Enterprise Award
Are you a UK student with a household income of £25,000 or less? If you’ve participated in an eligible outreach programme, you could be eligible to apply for a Rigby Enterprise Award worth £5,000 per year for three years of your undergraduate degree.
ROLABOTIC Scholarship
Are you a UK student with a household income of £25,000 or less? Did neither of your parents attend University? You could be eligible to apply for a ROLABOTIC Scholarship worth £4,500 for each year of your undergraduate degree.
Sport Liverpool Performance Programme
Apply to receive tailored training support to enhance your sporting performance. Our athlete support package includes a range of benefits, from bespoke strength and conditioning training to physiotherapy sessions and one-to-one nutritional advice.
Technetix Broadhurst Engineering Scholarship
Joining a degree in the School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science? If you’re a UK student with household income below £25,000, you could be eligible to apply for £5,000 a year for three years of study. Two awards will be available per academic year.
Young Adult Carer’s (YAC) Bursary
If you’re a young adult and a registered carer in the UK, you might be eligible for a £1,000 bursary for each year of study. You’ll need to be aged 18-25 on 1 September in the year you start your undergraduate degree.
Last updated 27 June 2025 / / Programme terms and conditions