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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.
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.
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.
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.
We want you to feel welcome from the moment you apply to study at Liverpool. We offer lots of support for our students who are moving from abroad. We can welcome you at Manchester Airport with our meet and greet service (for September starts) and we have a friendly International Advice and Guidance team who run events to welcome you on to campus and provide in person support and events all year round.
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
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.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
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.
| 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.
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.
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS POLICY (ULMS353) | 15 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
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
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.
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.
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:
Our curriculum is characterised by the three Liverpool Hallmarks:
All this is underpinned by our core value of inclusivity and commitment to providing a curriculum that is accessible to all students.
The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate | 28 points overall with no score less than 4, or Pass the IB Diploma plus 5,5,4 in 3 HL subjects. Plus a minimum of 5 in SL Maths or 4 in HL Maths and 5 in SL/HL English A or 7 in SL English B or 6 in HL English B |
| HKDSE | 443 from 2 electives plus one core subject (excluding Citizenship and Social Development) and a minimum grade 3 in core Mathematics. Grade 4 (with no component less than 4) in HKDSE English Language |
| India Standard XII | Overall average of 65% from four core subjects, a minimum of 75% in English dependent on exam board (not including Hindi, Regional Language, Environmental Education and PE) and a minimum of 50% for Standard X Maths. |
Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.
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.
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture on an optional additional year at Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University in stunning Suzhou.
Broaden your world by spending an additional year of study at a partner university abroad following your second year of study.
Take a semester of your second year of study at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
Spend a summer abroad on a study placement or research project at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
Year in industry placements give you an in-depth workplace experience where you can develop your skills and apply your learning.
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.
Every student at The University of Liverpool can study a language as part of, or alongside their degree. You can choose:
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.
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.
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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:
Recent employers include
You will be encouraged to undertake a Year in Industry as part of the four-year sandwich degree programme.
Hear what graduates say about their career progression and life after university.
Your tuition fee covers almost everything, but you may have additional study costs to consider, such as books, specialist equipment or field trips.
Full-time place, per year - £9,535
Year in industry fee - £1,905
Year abroad fee - £1,430 (applies to year in China)
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.
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.
We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries that could help pay your tuition and living expenses.
If you’re a high-achieving international student starting an undergraduate degree with us from September 2024, you could be eligible to receive a fee discount of up to £5,000. You’ll need to achieve grades equivalent to AAA in A levels. Most of our undergraduate degrees are eligible, with the exception of clinical programmes in Medicine and Dental Surgery.
Completed a Kaplan Digital Pathways Foundation Certificate? We’re offering a £5,000 fee discount off the first year of undergraduate study for a maximum of two high achieving students joining one of our non-clinical degrees from an online Kaplan Foundation Certificate.
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.
Completed a Foundation Certificate at University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC)? We’re offering a £5,000 fee discount off the first year of undergraduate study to some of the highest achieving students joining one of our non-clinical degrees from UoLIC.
We’re offering a £1,000 fee discount for years 2 and 3 of undergraduate study to eligible students progressing from University of Liverpool International College. You’ll need to be studying a non-clinical subject and get an average of 70% or above in year 1 of your degree.
If you’re a University of Liverpool International College student awarded a Kaplan Impact Scholarship, we’ll also consider you for an Impact Progression Scholarship. If selected, you’ll receive a £3,000 fee discount off the first year of your undergraduate degree.
Last updated 27 June 2025 / / Programme terms and conditions