Business Management
Build a sound understanding of management practices, and the skills and connections you need to launch your business career.
Study an accelerated degree over 2 years. You’ll study the same modules as the standard BSc (Hons) degree, but sometimes in different years and/or in a different order. Available in Cambridge with September-only starts.
in the East of England for undergraduates employed as managers, directors or senior officials.
Source: GOS 2025
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of business operations and management strategies. You'll cover topics like business strategy, leadership and decision-making to develop practical skills like problem-solving to prepare you for roles in various industries.
There’s a focus on advanced management training too. Our training is professionally accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), giving you a competitive advantage in the jobs market.
This course is also available by distance learning.
You’ll be a member of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) while you’re studying at ARU, with the membership cost included in your course fees.
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Real Business students speaking honestly about their journey and ARU experience.
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Study for a degree that's professionally accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
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Develop the ability to work, manage and lead in a variety of team settings
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Learn to think critically and strategically to make informed decisions
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Experience practical learning with live projects, interdisciplinary team collaborations, and real-world exposure
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Become a well-rounded, versatile manager by exploring multiple disciplines, including marketing and finance
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Develop fundamental management skills that improve your employability
Study at an award-winning university
We've received a Gold award for the quality of our education in a UK-wide review of teaching standards. We were also proud to be named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023.
Careers
This degree can prepare you for careers in a range of industries, in the UK and internationally.
Through team-based learning and interactive workshops, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and abilities to kick-start your business career. We work with local employers to offer valuable work placements and business-related experience, and you’ll practice your skills in real-life scenarios as part of our live projects. In doing so, you’ll build your networks and set yourself apart from the competition.
Teaching and modules
Our first-year modules are designed to develop the knowledge you already have, and give you a broad understanding of the key concepts of business and organisational management.
In Years 2 and 3, as well as developing knowledge and skills required of all managers, you’ll choose from a range of optional modules. Modules may differ at each campus and are subject to availability.
You’ll complete your degree with a major project – a substantial piece or research or product development work on a relevant topic of your choice.
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See our Business students in action they develop, pitch and launch their own product or services at our Winter Market as part of their degrees.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Principles of Digital Marketing (30 credits)
- How to do Business (30 credits)
- Financial Environment and Analysis (15 credits)
- International Business and Market Dynamics (15 credits)
- Organisational Behaviour and AI (Future of Work) (30 credits)
- Data Analytics and AI in Business (15 credits)
- International Operations and Supply Chain Management (30 credits)
- Elevate 2: Entrepreneurship and Consultancy (30 credits)
- Ruskin Module (15 credits)
- Financial Management (30 credits) *
- Understanding the Consumer *
- Sustainability and Responsible Business (30 credits)
- Undergraduate Major Project (30 credits)
- Strategic Management (30 credits)
- Employment Law and Relations (30 credits) *
- International Intercultural Management (30 credits) *
- Digital Business and Principles of Marketing
- How to do Business (30 credits)
- Financial Environment and Analysis (15 credits)
- International Business and Market Dynamics (15 credits)
- Organisational Behaviour and AI (Future of Work) (30 credits)
- Into ARU
- The Entrepreneurial Journey (30 credits)
- Project Management and Implementation (30 credits)
- Ruskin Module (15 credits)
- Understanding the Consumer
- Applied Leadership and Communication
- Business Innovation *
- Developing Professional Practice and Using Information in HR (15 credits) *
- Financial Management (30 credits) *
- Foundations of Leadership Studies *
- International Business Strategy and Practice (30 credits)
- Sustainability and Responsible Business (30 credits)
- Undergraduate Major Project (30 credits)
- International Intercultural Management (30 credits) *
- The Reflective and Empathetic Entrepreneur *
- Marketing Communications *
- Employment Law and Relations (30 credits) *
- Contemporary Issues in Leadership and Management *
You can choose to take an optional placement year as part of this course. Placements typically happen in Year 3, and your course will take four years overall. Find out more about placement years.
- Work Placement School of Management
To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.
- Learning to Learn
- Introduction to Business
- Core Maths
- Critical Thinking
- Intercultural Studies
- Ethics
- Business Law
- Digital Business and Principles of Marketing
- How to do Business (30 credits)
- Financial Environment and Analysis (15 credits)
- International Business and Market Dynamics (15 credits)
- Organisational Behaviour and AI (Future of Work) (30 credits)
- Into ARU
- The Entrepreneurial Journey (30 credits)
- Project Management and Implementation (30 credits)
- Ruskin Module (15 credits)
- Understanding the Consumer
- Applied Leadership and Communication
- Business Innovation *
- Developing Professional Practice and Using Information in HR (15 credits) *
- Financial Management (30 credits) *
- Foundations of Leadership Studies *
- International Business Strategy and Practice (30 credits)
- Sustainability and Responsible Business (30 credits)
- Undergraduate Major Project (30 credits)
- International Intercultural Management (30 credits) *
- The Reflective and Empathetic Entrepreneur *
- Marketing Communications *
- Employment Law and Relations (30 credits) *
- Contemporary Issues in Leadership and Management *
Study an accelerated degree over 2 years. You’ll study the same modules as the standard BSc (Hons) degree, but sometimes in different years and/or in a different order. Available in Cambridge with September-only starts.
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Zhengzheng JiaSenior Lecturer Practitioner
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Dr Nadeem KhalidDeputy Head, School of Management and Senior Lecturer Entrepreneurship and Strategy
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Alessia MevoliSenior Lecturer in Management
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Paul HigginsSenior Lecturer
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Elisha RasifLecturer
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Dr Andrew NobleSenior Lecturer
Facilities
At ARU you’ll be part of our School of Management:
- benefit from award-winning facilities
- learn from qualified, expert staff
- choose to study abroad for a semester (3 and 4 year courses only).