Business Management and Criminology

Business management and criminology is a combination that might initially seem unexpected but reflects a growing recognition in professional life that understanding crime, justice, and deviance is directly relevant to how organisations are managed. Business management examines strategy, leadership, finance, marketing, and operations. Criminology asks what crime is, who commits it, and how institutions respond to it.

Together, they develop graduates who can think critically about both organisational dynamics and the social and legal environment in which businesses operate.

At the University of Derby, this three-year full-time degree with a foundation year brings together the theory, policy, and practice of criminology and criminal justice with key business topics including responsible management, business ethics, innovation, and globalisation. The foundation year provides the academic preparation needed for the main programme. A year abroad is available, broadening your academic and cultural horizons.

The programme includes opportunities to undertake a business management work placement, giving you professional experience in a commercial context that brings your learning to life. The typical entry tariff is 104 points.

Graduates from this combination pursue varied paths. Many enter business and management roles in commercial organisations, while others move into the criminal justice sector, including the police service, probation, security management, and fraud investigation. The combination is particularly relevant for careers in corporate security, compliance, risk management, and the regulatory dimensions of business.

Postgraduate study in criminology, business, law, or security management is a natural continuation for those wishing to develop specialist expertise.