Business Management with Finance

Business management with finance is a combination that develops both the broad strategic and organisational understanding of a business degree and the specific financial knowledge and skills needed to make sound commercial decisions. Every organisation, whether commercial or not-for-profit, public or private, depends on managing its financial resources effectively, and managers who understand the financial dimension of their decisions are consistently more effective than those who do not.

The four-year full-time Business Management with Finance programme with Foundation Year at the University of Bedfordshire prepares you for managerial roles across a range of business environments while offering specialisation in finance. The foundation year ensures that students who need additional academic preparation can build the skills and confidence needed before entering the main degree. The main programme covers the core areas of business management, including strategy, leadership, innovation, responsible management, sustainable practices, and entrepreneurship, alongside financial theory and practice that equips you with the skills to understand the impact of financial and investment decisions on businesses.

You will develop the ability to analyse financial statements, evaluate investment opportunities, understand capital structure, and apply financial principles to real management challenges.

With a typical entry tariff of 120 points, the programme is accessible and practically oriented. Graduates are well placed for management roles in business, finance, and the public sector, as well as for careers in financial services, banking, consulting, and corporate finance. Many also proceed to professional qualifications in accounting, finance, or management, or to postgraduate study in business or financial management.