Business Management (Industry) Lancaster University

Get ready to explore the exciting world of business and discover how top organisations operate. BSc Business Management (Industry) introduces you to everything from managing people to the latest in strategy, marketing, finance, and more. You will develop the skills and knowledge to navigate today’s dynamic business landscape. This course will allow you to master the essentials of business and begin the career that’s right for you.

Why study Business Management BSc at Lancaster University?

Our BSc in Business Management (Industry) immerses you in the exciting world of business and management: managing people and business organisations, marketing and economics, financial decision-making, international business, big data, digital technologies, and more. Whether you want to work in a large corporation, a big consultancy, an SME or a non-profit, this degree gives you the skills, knowledge and values sought by top employers.

How is the Business Management (Industry) course structured?

Your first year - setting the foundations: You will explore the fundamentals of management and discover how businesses are organised, managed and operate in contemporary economies. You will experience how marketing and entrepreneurial creativity lead to new ideas for products and services. You will learn how financial information and data provide powerful insights that drive business decision-making.

Your second year - delving deeper: You will increase your mastery of management in key areas. You will explore further how the complex forces of international commerce and international business shape the global marketplace. You’ll discover advanced aspects of marketing strategies and tools to navigate today’s fast-paced market landscapes. Year two will address the vital role people play in shaping successful organisations and business strategies by revealing how organisations can unlock their creative power. You’ll learn to master recruitment, employability, and talent development. The course will draw on cutting-edge research to equip you with the tools to navigate complex workplace challenges by examining key topics such as organisational culture, business ethics, digital technologies, and change management.

In your third year, you will take advantage of the skills you have developed in a supervised placement in industry. Previous students have joined companies such as IBM, Renault, Santander, PWC, and Aldi. This experience allows you to apply your new knowledge and skills in concrete industry settings and gain valuable insights for your final year of academic studies.

Your final year - bringing it all together: All the aspects of your course will be integrated into a bigger picture to explore your future as a manager and executive in a complex world. You will learn how modern organisations use innovative approaches to deliver value, optimise processes, and create sustainable supply chains. You’ll discover how digital technologies – like AI and Big Data – enhance efficiency and create competitive advantage. You will explore business strategy and strategic challenges faced by business and management today: globalisation, sustainability, technological developments, and evolving workforce dynamics.

This course will develop your creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking and inspire you to become a forward-thinking leader ready to tackle the complexities of 21st-century business and management. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers, academics, industry experts, and guest speakers. You will gain invaluable networking opportunities and experiences that will set you apart in the competitive business landscape.

Entry requirements

These are the typical grades that you will need to study this course. This section will tell you whether you need qualifications in specific subjects, what our English language requirements are, and if there are any extra requirements such as attending an interview or submitting a portfolio.

A levels

ABB

Access to HE Diploma

30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit

Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level, or equivalent qualification, as long as any subject requirements are met.

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDM

BTEC in combination with A levels

A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BB plus BTEC at D

International Baccalaureate

32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects

Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject. If you do not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone, we will consider a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers in separate subjects. Please contact the Admissions team for more information.

T levels

Distinction overall

GCSE requirements

English Language grade 4/C.

We will also look at your overall GCSE profile when considering your application as a whole.

We do have flexibility when considering GCSE requirements. Go to our GCSE information for more details.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme. English language qualifications for undergraduate study.