Management
A BSc in Management from the University of Nottingham opens up a world of opportunities.
This versatile degree equips you with a comprehensive understanding of management principles and business strategies, preparing you for a diverse range of career paths.
Graduates can pursue roles in consultancy, human resources, marketing, finance and beyond, leveraging their skills to influence business decisions, drive organisational success, or innovate (entrepreneurship) within various industries.
Whether you aim to enter the corporate world, work in government, or continue with further studies, this degree provides the foundation and flexibility to achieve your career aspirations.
The biggest thing I learned? Nothing is out of reach. I applied for about 30 placements before landing this one, and there were definitely moments where I thought it just wasn’t going to happen. But if there’s one thing this year has taught me, it’s that persistence pays off.
What skills will I develop during my degree?
- Leadership and teamwork. Develop the ability to lead, manage, and collaborate effectively within diverse teams
- Strategic thinking. Gain skills in strategic planning and decision-making to drive business success
- Financial acumen. Acquire a solid understanding of financial management, budgeting, and economic principles
- Marketing insight. Learn to create, implement, and analyse marketing strategies to enhance brand positioning
- Problem-solving. Enhance your analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex business challenges
- Communication. Improve your written and verbal communication skills for clear and persuasive business interactions
- Entrepreneurship and innovation. Foster entrepreneurial thinking and innovative approaches to business development and growth
These skills collectively prepare you for a wide range of careers.
What are my career options?
There are an array of business, management, or strategic roles a graduate with the above skills can go into.
Here are just a few that link with this degree:
- Management consultant. Advise companies on improving business performance, efficiency, and strategy through comprehensive business analysis
- Financial manager. Oversee financial operations, develop financial strategies, and ensure the financial health of an organisation
- Human resources (HR) manager. Develop and implement HR strategies, manage employee relations, and oversee recruitment and talent development
- Marketing manager. Plan and execute marketing campaigns, analyse market trends, and develop strategies to enhance brand positioning and sales
- Operations manager. Oversee daily operations, improve operational efficiency, and manage supply chain processes within an organisation
- Business analyst. Analyse business processes, identify areas for improvement, and provide data-driven recommendations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Entrepreneur. Start and manage your own business, applying innovative strategies and business acumen to drive growth and success
- Project manager. Plan, execute, and oversee projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards
These careers leverage the leadership, strategic thinking, and management skills developed in the BSc Management degree.
What do graduates from my course go on to do?
Graduate Outcomes is a national survey capturing the activities and perspectives of graduates launched in 2018 and is the biggest annual social survey in the UK.
You can view the destinations of graduates, who completed the survey, from your course by booking an appointment with an adviser. This can help you to explore your options if you are unsure what you want to do.
Find out more about the Graduate Outcomes Survey
What are my further study options?
You have several further study options to enhance your knowledge and career prospects.
Here are some common pathways linked to your degree:
- Master’s in Management. Deepen your understanding of advanced management concepts and practices, preparing for leadership roles in various industries
- Master’s in Finance. Focus on advanced financial concepts, investment analysis, risk management, and financial markets to pursue careers in banking, investment, or corporate finance
- Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). Develop comprehensive business management skills, with a focus on leadership, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurship
- Master’s in Data Science or Business Analytics. Gain expertise in data analysis, statistical methods, and computational techniques to analyse large datasets and inform business decisions
- Master’s in Marketing. Specialise in advanced marketing strategies, consumer behaviour, digital marketing, and brand management
- Master’s in Human Resource Management. Develop advanced skills in managing employee relations, organisational development, and strategic HR planning
- Law Conversion (GDL or SQE). Transition into the legal profession with a focus on acquiring foundational legal knowledge and skills necessary for legal practice
- Chartered Management Accountant (CMA). Earn a professional credential focusing on strategic management accounting, financial planning, and decision-making
- PhD in Management or a related field. Pursue advanced research in management, preparing for academic careers or high-level research positions in think tanks and policy institutions
How can I develop my skills and gain experience during my degree?
Work experience and volunteering
Depending on what area of work or role you might be interested in, and where, there will be specific strategies, from speculative applications to formal processes you need to be familiar with.
Work experience - what, how and when
Consider some of these options:
- Internships in accountancy, banking or finance
- The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship is for budding undergraduate entrepreneurs who are from lower-income backgrounds. There is financial support, entrepreneurial skills development and business growth support.
- Easter vacation ‘Insight Days’ and ‘Spring Weeks’: Firms offer these early talent identification programmes, often leading to summer internships and full-time job offers
- Summer Internships. Available particularly for students in their penultimate year, these internships provide a fuller experience of a firm's work and culture.
- Civil Service offer a Summer Internship Programme (SIP)
Optional placement year
You can now undertake an optional placement year as part of your degree at the end of your penultimate year of study. The placement can be aligned to your degree discipline or related to your career aspirations. Speak to a career adviser or your school for more information.
If you are no longer at Nottingham, you can access work and volunteering opportunities at home. Depending on your location and what you want to do, your strategy may vary so come and speak to us or arrange a telephone appointment.
Nottingham Internship Scheme
We work closely with a huge variety of local and national businesses to bring you an exciting range of internship opportunities, for both current students and recent graduates.
Nottingham Consultancy Challenge
The Nottingham Consultancy Challenge offers the chance for you to gain hands-on experience of managing a short term project for a local business or charity as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Digital Marketing Academy
The Digital Marketing Academy will allow you to learn about and develop a wide range of industry-specific skills with experienced professionals from leading digital agencies.
Enactus
Enactus Nottingham is a not-for-profit, student-led organisation that works to transform the lives of people in need through the power of business.
They do this by setting up social enterprises that provide employment and their by-product does both social and environmental good.
Digital Centre of Excellence
Take industry-recognised digital qualifications by Microsoft and SAP alongside your course, which will develop your digital skills and help you stand out to future employers.
Nottingham Advantage Award
Through the completion of extracurricular modules, the Nottingham Advantage Award helps you develop key life and work-based skills and reflect on your experiences, allowing you to demonstrate your achievements and skills more effectively when applying for jobs.
Apply for part-time jobs
The university advertises part-time, casual and temporary jobs on campus and with local businesses.
Created just for you, the advertised vacancies can fit around your studies and other commitments.
Students' Union
The Students’ Union offers a wide range of volunteering options both locally and internationally which you can fit around your studies.
Alternatively you could get involved in a society or sports club - there's so many, you're bound to find one that interests you!
Please be aware that study abroad, compulsory Year Abroad, optional placements/internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university's control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.