Who is it for?
The BSc (Hons) Business Management degree at UCP is designed for immediate career impact in the global marketplace. This program is academically strong and professionally recognised, awarding a degree plus a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) professional qualification.
Our curriculum is intensely practical, ensuring a smooth transition from university directly into a leadership role. Students build commercial expertise through required live client projects, hands-on problem-solving tasks, and essential work placements. This structure ensures graduates are positioned to make a significant, measurable impact from day one.
The degree starts with a strong core curriculum, providing an essential foundation in marketing, finance, people management, and operations.
The programme is designed to be flexible, allowing you to specialise with optional second-year modules and complete a substantial 30-credit Major Project for deep, personalised expertise.
We accelerate your career path by providing access to industry guest speakers and exclusive professional networking events.
The course content was created in consultation with employers, guaranteeing you master the essential analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills needed to advance in this diverse field.
Delivered by staff with proven professional profiles and supported by strong local business partnerships, this is the definitive preparation for professional success. We encourage you to apply now.
As the foremost professional organisation for management, Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is dedicated to developing successful managers and leaders. Our collaboration with CMI enables you to potentially acquire an additional professional qualification in tandem with your degree. Those enrolled in our BA (Hons) Business Management programme have the opportunity to receive a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership upon successfully completing their degree.
Upon enrolment in the degree course, you automatically become CMI members, gaining access to a variety of benefits, resources, and events designed to bolster your professional development.
Distinguish yourself in the job market by earning a BSc (Hons) Business Management degree at UCP that equips you with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in today’s dynamic global business environment, along with a professional qualification from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
The courses at University Centre Peterborough are studied in smaller class sizes compared with other universities; a typical class size is under 20 students. Conveniently, the course is delivered on two fixed days each week, allowing you to effectively balance your studies with work and family/personal life commitments.
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