Business Management, BA (Hons)

The Business Management, BA (Hons) programme provides students with the knowledge and skills to manage organisations in today's competitive global marketplace. It prepares graduates for careers in business, management, leadership, and a wide range of commercial sectors.

Students study key subjects including business strategy, marketing, finance, human resource management, economics, organisational behaviour, and operations management. The programme explores how businesses operate, make strategic decisions, and achieve sustainable growth.

Practical learning includes business case studies, group projects, and real-world scenarios that develop leadership, decision-making, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. Students also gain analytical skills needed to evaluate business performance and respond to organisational challenges.

Supported by experienced academics, modern learning facilities, and industry-focused teaching, graduates are well prepared for careers in business management, operations, human resources, marketing, consulting, leadership roles, or postgraduate study.

Course Duration

The standard duration of this programme is 3 years, with flexible study options available depending on your chosen pathway:

• 3 years – Standard degree.
• 4 years – Degree with a work placement (sandwich year).
• 4 years – Degree with a foundation year.
• 5 years – Degree with both a foundation year and a work placement.

Placement Year Fee (2026/2027 Entry): Students undertaking a work placement year as part of their programme will be charged a placement year tuition fee of £1,350.

• Study business strategy and management
• Learn marketing, finance, and human resource management
• Explore organisational behaviour and operations management
• Develop leadership and decision-making skills
• Work on real business case studies and projects
• Build communication and teamwork abilities
• Strengthen analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understand business operations in global markets
• Gain industry-relevant business knowledge
• Prepare for careers in business management and leadership

Teesside University offers a range of scholarships for eligible international students in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and leadership potential. These awards are designed to support high-performing applicants by reducing tuition fees during their studies.

The Global Excellence Scholarship provides a £2,000 tuition fee waiver for the first full academic year and is available to eligible students enrolling on foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes.

The University also offers a prestigious Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship, awarding a one-time £7,000 tuition fee waiver to exceptional international applicants who demonstrate outstanding academic ability, leadership qualities, and the potential to make a positive global impact. Please note that applications for the September 2026 intake are now closed.

All scholarship awards are applied directly as tuition fee waivers, helping to reduce the overall cost of studying at Teesside University.