Bachelor in Business and Management - Grado en Negocios y Dirección

Our Business & Management course is delivered by BU’s AACSB-accredited Business School – an accreditation achieved by fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide. And with nine pathways to choose from, you can focus your learning around your career goals.

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.

International entry requirements:
If English is not your first language you´ll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

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 89% of our graduates in employment or further studies, fifteen months after graduating.

Foundation year

Core units
Fundamentals of Business & Management
Academic & Professional Practice
Fusion Business Project

Year 1
Core units:
Developing Management Competencies
Global Business Environment
Introduction to Accounting
Organisational Behaviour & Responsible Management
Business Simulation
Fundamentals of Marketing

Year 2
Core units:
Recruiting, Selecting & Retaining Talent
Strategic Management

Option units (choose four):
Global Operations Management
Project Management
Consumer Behaviour & Contemporary Issues
Branding & Integrated Communications
Supply Chain Management
Fundamentals of HRM
Globally Responsible Business Practice
Digital Marketing Fundamentals

Placement year
The course includes an optional 30-week (minimum) placement between your second and final year, providing a valuable opportunity to develop your vocational skills and understanding of the workplace.

We are proud that our students have played their part in the success of top firms including Microsoft, JP Morgan, IBM, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Motorola.

Final year
Core units:
Research in Business & Management
Organisational Leadership

Core units (choose one):
Research Project
Reflective Practitioner Project
Consultancy Project
Entrepreneurship Project
Hacking for Sustainability Project

Option units (choose two):
Entrepreneurship & Business Ventures
Managing Innovation
Global Operations Strategy
Global Supply Chain Management
Contemporary Issues in HRM
SHRM in Context
International Management
Global Strategic Marketing
Digital Marketing
Buying & Merchandising
Fashion Business
Advanced Project Management

Example roles our graduates take on include:

Account Executive
Account Manager
Business Analyst
Business Development Assistant
Operations Manager.