Why study BA (Hons) Business & Management at BU?

  • Flexibility to achieve your ambitions – start with a strong foundation in business & management in your first year, then tailor your learning (depending on what your interests are) with a specialist pathway* 
  • Opportunities to study abroad at one of our international partner institutions
  • Study a diverse subject that provides a stepping stone to work in any industry, anywhere in the world 
  • Complete an optional 30-week placement, giving you invaluable opportunities to gain industry experience and build a professional network 
  • Study at a university with over 35 years of teaching experience in this area, excellent industry connections and an international reputation
  • You'll be career-ready with 94% of our graduates in employment or further studies, fifteen months after graduating. 

*Selected at the end of your second year (with the exception of Economics and Finance pathways): see our subject area page for further details about each pathway. 

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Course accreditations 

The accrediting bodies on this course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which are reflected in the BU Business School experience: 

  • Our Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide
  • Our Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation gives you complimentary CMI student membership (and access to resources and services) and means that when you graduate, you’ll receive a CMI L5 Certificate in Management and Leadership qualification in addition to your Bachelor's degree 

Business & Management (Marketing) pathway only:

  • Bournemouth University is a Strategic Partner with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), which means you can gain CIM professional qualifications as well as exemptions towards a CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing
  • Accredited by the Institute of Data & Marketing (IDM), Europe’s leading training and qualifications organisation for the digital, direct and data profession. 

Business & Management (Finance) pathway only:

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) accreditation offers some exemptions from exams required to become a Chartered Accountant. 

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) offers exemptions from selected exams  

Business Graduates Association

  • Membership with the Business Graduates Association will provide you with career development tools, including CV-building services and job search tools, along with webinars and social events for networking and skill enhancement

Key information

Next start date:

January 2025, September 2025, September 2026

Location:

Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Duration:

3 years full-time or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement. Foundation Year: 4 years full-time or 5 years full-time with a 30-week minimum placement

Accreditations:

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Marketing pathway only – IDM, CIM, Finance pathway only - ACCA

Required subjects:

All subjects considered

Entry requirements:

For January and September 2025 entry: 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. Foundation Year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points. For more information check out our full entry requirements.

International entry requirements:

For January and September 2025 entry: If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalentFor more information check out our international entry requirements.