Business and Management
Business and management is the study of how organisations create value, make decisions, and navigate the complex environments in which they operate. It draws on economics, psychology, sociology, and quantitative methods to examine questions of strategy, leadership, marketing, finance, operations, and the ethical and social dimensions of commercial and institutional life. At its best, business and management education does not simply transmit established frameworks but develops the capacity for critical, creative, and socially responsible thinking about how organisations work and how they might work better.
At Leicester's School of Business this three-year full-time programme provides a comprehensive insight into a broad range of subjects including business management, marketing, human resource management, business ethics, and innovation. The programme is distinguished by a commitment to asking challenging questions about business and to engaged, creative, and socially responsible approaches to management and economics. It includes a sandwich year, a year abroad, and a work placement, giving you a combination of professional experience and international perspective that is particularly valuable in a sector that is itself globalising rapidly.
Leicester's diverse student community and the city's own strong manufacturing, logistics, and creative economy provide an active context for the programme.
Business and management graduates work across virtually every sector of the economy. Graduate programmes in management consultancy, financial services, marketing, human resources, operations, public administration, and entrepreneurship are all accessible from this degree. The international experience gained during the year abroad and the professional competence developed through the sandwich year and placement strengthen your profile significantly in competitive graduate recruitment.
Many graduates also continue to postgraduate study, including MBAs, specialist master's degrees, or professional qualifications in accountancy, marketing, or human resource management.