Course Overview
Course summary
Develop the versatility, vision, and wisdom that future business leaders need to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.
Key Features
- Learning through practice students resolve contemporary business issues and challenges that develop academic and professional skills.
- Tailor your studies to suit your career objectives by choosing from a wide range of option modules. From Level 5 (Year 2), you can choose modules related to finance, marketing, sustainability, business ethics, entertainment and sport.
- Industry insights from practitioners who share real-world experiences, such as incorporating circular economy principles in business operations.
- Critical thinking and enquiry: students are encouraged to adopt a critical approach to ideas and issues, including research-led assessments evaluating company performance in strategy, sustainability, supply chain and global business issues.
- Career-related experience using current business computing and software, including Tableau Data Visualisation, FAME, and Microsoft Office suite.
Top reasons to study with us
- Study in the heart of London, a global centre of commerce, finance, politics, and culture.
- Flexible degree structure, with options to specialise in a range of related business disciplines.
- Access to he state-of-the-art Bloomberg virtual trading room.
- Library access to business databases, newspapers and industry journals, including a free online subscription to Financial Times.
- Employability is embedded throughout the curriculum.
- Optional placement year to gain valuable work experience. Previous students have worked with a wide range of companies, including General Electric and Rolls Royce. Others have chosen to study abroad at one of our global partner institutions.
- Industry guest lectures, previous speakers have been from Coca-Cola, IBM, and LinkedIn.
- Opportunity to participate in Westminster Working Cultures trips to learn more about international business in Dubai, Berlin, Washington DC and Mumbai.
- Pastoral support, our students are given a Personal Tutor who supports them throughout their educational journey to help them navigate any academic or personal challenges that may arise.
- Inclusive learning, we work with our specialist Disability Learning Support, Student Well Being and Engage Academic Support teams to support students facing challenges that impact their learning and participation.
Course structure
This degree program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of business operations and strategies for competitive advantage.
During your studies, you will engage in a mix of core and elective modules. The programme's flexibility enables you to focus on areas that align with your evolving interests and career goals. You can pursue a broad-based business education or specialise in business fields including sustainable business, economics, entrepreneurship, human resource management or marketing.
An introduction to the functions of business organisations, the business environment, key management skills and competencies, including information gathering and analysis, accounting, economics, marketing and organisational behaviour.
Subjects of study include:
- Global Economies and the Business Environment
- Analytics for Decision Making
- Behaviour in Organisations
- Accounting and Finance for Business
- Marketing for Business Managers
Additionally, you choose an option module that broadens your skills or helps you gain more in-depth knowledge of your specialist area. Your option module may be a foreign language.
Credit Level 4
You will learn more about the contemporary business environment, sustainable business, operations, people management and managerial functions.
Subjects of study include:
- Supply Chain, Operations Management and Digital Business
- Leadership and Development
- Sustainable City Economies
You will choose three optional modules from a range of course and elective options, including Project Management, Web-enabled Business, Legal Aspects of Employment, Sports Marketing, Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurial Practice or a language module.
Alternatively, in place of the option modules listed above, you may be able to take the WBS Study Abroad Experience or the WBS Work Experience.
Credit Level 5
Optional work placement/study abroad year
Between Years 2 and 3, you can take an optional work placement or study abroad year. The work placement year is a one-year full-time business work placement.
Past students have completed placements in organisations, including Barclays Bank, British Airways, Disney UK, IBM and the National Health Service (NHS).
The study abroad year allows you to follow a programme of study at one of our partner institutions, allowing you to experience life in another country and learn business from a different cultural viewpoint.
You can also split your year abroad into a first semester exchange and a second semester work placement, both conducted overseas.
Find out more about the costs involved in taking a study abroad or placement year.
Developing your specialist knowledge further through your choice of optional modules, you will learn to apply critical and reflective approaches to help explore the challenges business organisations meet. Students undertake research on a business issue of their choice. Personal development is addressed, and the Strategic Management module invites students to participate in the strategic decision-making of a commercial organisation. Final year students can study a track option and elective module related to their field of interest and career objective.
Subjects of study include:
- Strategic Management
- Contemporary Issues in Business Management
- Developing My Professional Identity
In addition to studying the core modules above, you'll be able to select one track and one elective module or select one track and one option from another track or select two independent option modules and one elective.
Track: Finance and Accounting Options
- Global Accounting and Multinational Enterprises
- Banking Theory and Practice
Track: Global Business Options
- Comparative International Management
- Project and Programme Management
Track: Digital Business Options
- Digital Analytics
- Social Media for Business
Track: Marketing Options
- Global Marketing Management
- Interactive and Digital Marketing
Track: Economics Options
- International Trade
- Forecasting for Managers
Track: Entrepreneurship Options
- Social and Green Innovation
- Creating Entrepreneurial Leadership
Track: Sustainable Business Options
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Social and Green Innovation
Track: Business Psychology Options
- Business and Organisational Psychology for Management
- Positive Psychology Coaching for Well-Being at Work
Credit Level 6
For more details on course structure, modules, teaching and assessment Download the programme specification (PDF).
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Careers
Business Management BA is the first step towards a successful career in business, entrepreneurship, or high-demand roles across various sectors. You'll gain the expertise to thrive in business, HR, finance, marketing, PR, sales, management, and consultancy. You will be equipped to make meaningful contributions to your employer's organization. Many of our graduates pursue advanced studies at top universities worldwide.
Take advantage of our Careers and Employability Service's extensive network of over 3,000 global employers to explore exciting career opportunities.
Develop your innovation and entrepreneurial skills
Develop your innovation and entrepreneurial skills in The Big Idea competition, sponsored by Santander.
Kickstart your career
Learn how to use social media in your job hunt or LinkedIn to kickstart your career.
Develop your CQ
Develop your cultural intelligence – or ‘CQ’ – studying alongside students and staff representing more than 100 nationalities.
Industry links
Westminster Business School is one of London’s leading centres for business education based in the heart of London and its political, media and financial services scene. Staff who currently teach on this course have extensive professional experience in a range of business sectors with many staff maintaining links with industry through consultancy and training work.
Job roles
The course will prepare you for a wide variety of roles in business. Examples of these from our recent graduates are:
- Business sales executive
- Cyber security adviser
- International recruitment officer
- Management, marketing, and advertising trainees
- Marketing associate
- Market research assistants
- Personnel and development officer
- PR and global brand assistants
- Senior solution engineer/consultant
- Trainee accountants and brand managers
- Recruitment consultants
- Retail managers
Graduate employers
Graduates from this course have found employment at organisations including:
- Bank of England
- Barclays
- British Academy of Film and Television Arts
- BT
- Coca Cola
- EE
- HSBC
- NHS
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Transport for London
Westminster Employability Award
Employers value graduates who have invested in their personal and professional development – and our Westminster Employability Award gives you the chance to formally document and demonstrate these activities and achievements.
The award is flexible and can be completed in your own time, allowing you to choose from a set of extracurricular activities.
Activities might include gaining experience through a part-time job or placement, signing up to a University-run scheme – such as mentoring or teaching in a school – or completing online exercises.
Read more about our Westminster Employability Award.
International Opportunities
Many of our courses offer international study and work experiences, and the University provides other global opportunities that all students can apply for - so whatever you're studying, you'll have the chance to go abroad.
Opportunities could include:
- Taking part in semester or year-long exchanges at institutions around the world
- Attending an international summer school or field trip
- Developing your CV through volunteering or work placements abroad
International experience broadens horizons, boosts self-confidence, and improves global understanding, alongside being fantastic for your career.
Find out more about our international opportunities, including funding options and where you can go.
Course Leaders
A successful educational experience goes beyond the attainment of knowledge from lectures and books; our course supports you to develop the skills, autonomy and resilience needed to succeed in professional life.
Beverley Marsland
Senior Lecturer
Beverley graduated from London Guildhall University with a degree in Communications in 1998. She is a Fellow of the HEA and holds an MA in Education. Beverley has worked at the University of Westminster for over 12 years leading and teaching on a wide range of modules from the Business Management BA course.
Her interests include sustainability, equality diversity inclusion, and supporting students in the development of the academic literacies essential for academic success.
More about meSee full profile of Beverley MarslandDr Setenay Dilek Fidler
Senior Lecturer
Setenay is a senior lecturer at Westminster Business School and deputy course leader for the Business Management BA.
Setenay has been teaching a range of management and business subjects at WBS since 2015 and is very familiar with WBS culture. She is passionate about teaching and student wellbeing.
More about meSee full profile of Dr Setenay Dilek Fidler
Together, we empower you to develop passion and confidence on your learning journey to chase your dreams and build a happy career.
Course Team
Business and Management courses
Learn more about Westminster's Business and Management courses from our students and find out about their experience studying at Westminster including what it’s like to study at the University's Marylebone campus - located in the heart of central London.
Why study this course?
Combine theory and practice
Link theory to global practice through real-life case studies, guest lectures, field trips and insight from one of the world’s largest financial databases.
Professional software
Enhance your digital literacy and computer skills industry-standard software including Excel, Tableau, Bloomberg, and Fame.
Expand your professional network
Build connections with peers and future business leaders.
Entry Requirements
- A levels – BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points)
- T levels – 112 UCAS Tariff points
- International Baccalaureate – 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis
- BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM
- BTEC Diploma – D*D*
- Access – 112 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
In addition to one of the above, you should have:
- GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths grade 4/C – IB grade 4
If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.
We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
View more information about our entry requirements and the application process.
- International Baccalaureate – 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You can refer to the UCAS calculator to determine your point score
- We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications. Please see information on Country-specific entry requirements
- We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide International Foundation Certificate and International Year One courses for students who don’t meet our entry requirements. Upon successful completion, you can progress to your chosen degree at the University of Westminster. Find out about a range of university preparation courses that are accepted for entry.
English Language Requirements
- If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component. Please note we accept a wide range of English language qualifications and assessments. Find out more at English language requirements.
- If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, then we offer online and on campus pre-sessional English programmes to help develop your English language skills to the required level before you start your course. Find out more about our pre-sessional English programmes.
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What our students say
Ilham Belkacemi
Business Management BA - 2022
After three years of studying this course, I have built a range of transferable skills, hard skills and gained industry insight which has been vital as a business student. The thing I love most about Westminster is the focus they put on employability and students' futures after graduation.
Maria Avramova
Business Management BA Honours - 2018
Fleet & Remarketing Assistant | Toyota GB PLC
The placement really helped me figure out where and how I would like to develop myself. I have already applied for a graduate job at the company.
Sayyed Talha
Business Management BA
Westminster Business School has given me immense knowledge about different aspects of business, thus enhancing my vision. The support I have received from the staff has helped me a lot in my career.
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Fees and Funding
UK tuition fee: £9,250 (Price per academic year)
When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase your tuition fees each year.
Find out how we set our tuition fees.
Funding
As well as tuition fee loans, there is a range of funding available to help you fund your studies.
Find out about undergraduate student funding options.
Scholarships
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students, which cover all or part of your tuition fees.
Find out if you qualify for one of our scholarships.
Additional costs
See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.
International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)
When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase your tuition fees each year.
Find out how we set our tuition fees.
EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme
If you are an international student accepted on an undergraduate programme starting in September 2024 or September 2025 at level 3 (Foundation) or level 4 (first year) on the basis of an eligible EU qualification only, you will be awarded a tuition fee reduction which will align your fee more closely to the one for UK students. For more information, see the EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme.
International student funding
Find out about funding for international students.
Additional costs
See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.
Student work
At Westminster Business School, students tackle real-world business challenges, developing essential academic and professional skills. From Level 5, they can tailor their studies by selecting finance, marketing, sustainability, business ethics modules, and more.
Industry professionals provide insights on practical issues, such as incorporating circular economy principles into business operations, ensuring that students connect theory with real-world practice. Critical thinking is emphasised, with research-led assessments evaluating company performance in areas like strategy and sustainability.
Students also gain hands-on experience using business software such as Tableau, FAME, and Microsoft Office. Located in central London, our staff bring extensive professional expertise and maintain strong industry links, ensuring that learning remains relevant to the ever-evolving business landscape.
Teaching and Assessment
Below you will find how learning time and assessment types are distributed on this course. The graphs below give an indication of what you can expect through approximate percentages, taken either from the experience of previous cohorts, or based on the standard module diet where historic course data is unavailable. Changes to the division of learning time and assessment may be made in response to feedback and in accordance with our terms and conditions.
How you'll be taught
Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application. Learning typically falls into three broad categories:
- Scheduled hours: examples include lectures, seminars, practical classes, workshops, supervised time in a studio
- Placement: placement hours normally include placement opportunities, but may also include live projects or virtual activity involving employers
- Independent study: non-scheduled time in which students are expected to study independently. This may include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks, or revision
How you'll be assessed
Our undergraduate courses include a wide variety of assessments.
Assessments typically fall into three broad categories:
- Practical: examples include presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artefacts
- Written exams: end of semester exams
- Coursework: examples include essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation
Data from the academic year 2023/24
Supporting you
Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.
- Study support — workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
- Personal tutors — support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
- Student advice team — provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
- Extra-curricular activities — volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more
Facilities
The Learning Platform
Lecture theatres
Library
Bloomberg Financial Market Suite
Digital Marketing Lab
Meeting spaces
Cafe
Course Location
Our Marylebone Campus has benefitted from a multi-million-pound refurbishment resulting in new workshops, digital studios and development of the Marylebone Library. The campus is home to Westminster Business School and our award-winning Architecture, Planning and Tourism courses. For more details, visit our Marylebone Campus page.
Westminster Business School
Based in the heart of London's political, media and financial services, Westminster Business School has excellent industry links and a strong commitment to social enterprise.
Our courses are accredited by professional bodies including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Our practical teaching relates learning to the real world, and we develop graduates who are ready to respond to contemporary business challenges.
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