Business Management (Industry) BSc Hons

This programme provides a rare opportunity to experience being taught by academic experts from across the Management School. Be it business analytics, finance, accounting, management, organisation and work theory, data analysis, economics or marketing, you will be exposed to the full spectrum of functions found in any business or organisation. This holistic, interdisciplinary approach, combined with a year in industry, equips you for success in your career.

The degree provides the opportunity to pursue your interests in the areas of business or management that suits you. After a first year that equips you with a sound knowledge of management, marketing, financial accounting, organisations and business statistics, your second and final year provides you with more options. While studying the core modules of leadership, business, and strategic management, you may choose to take options in operations management, economics, organisations and work, entrepreneurship, and marketing.

Your third year is spent on a paid placement in industry, gaining invaluable business management skills and experience. Previous students have spent this year working with multinational companies such as IBM, Vauxhall, Johnson & Johnson and Walt Disney.

Returning to Lancaster, your final year provides you with more options. While studying the core modules of leadership, business, and strategic management, you may choose to take options in operations management, economics, organisations and work, entrepreneurship, and marketing.

Our graduates benefit from their strong grounding in all areas of business, coupled with having access to a dedicated Management School careers team, with specialist staff including a Business Management Careers Coach. You can attend invaluable sessions on team working, building your CV, creating your LinkedIn profile, and much more – all supporting your employability development plan, which will enhance your prospects when it comes to applying for jobs and navigating employer assessment centres.