In your second year, you can also choose to follow a specialist module theme:
- Business and Society
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
- Operations Management and Information Systems
- Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
- Strategy
Jubilee Campus, Nottingham, UK
Qualification | Entry Requirements | Start Date | UCAS code | Duration | Fees |
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BSc Hons | AAA | September 2025 | N200 | 3 years full-time | TBC |
Qualification | Entry Requirements | Start Date | UCAS code | Duration | Fees |
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BSc Hons | AAA | September 2025 | N200 | 3 years full-time | TBC |
This course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has awarded University Partnership status to Nottingham University Business School. On this course, you will be registered as a CIMA student as part of your degree, gaining valuable workplace experience, access to a wide variety of learning resources, and certain exemptions from CIMA exams.
The school is recognised as a ICAEW Partner in Learning.
This course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has awarded University Partnership status to Nottingham University Business School. Through which you gain certain exemptions from CIMA exams.
The school is recognised as a ICAEW Partner in Learning.
6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each element)
As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.
For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.
If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.
Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country.
GCSE Maths grade 6 (B)
General studies, critical thinking, and citizenship studies
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2023 entry.
Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.
We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.
Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.
BTEC in Applied Science considered on a case by case basis. Three BTEC National Extended Certificates can be considered but one of them must be in Business.
RQF BTEC Nationals
Three BTEC National Extended Certificates can be considered.
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 9 Level 3 credits at Merit.
GCSE English
GCSE English grade 4/C
At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.
International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.
The school does not normally interview candidates. Our offers are made on the basis of the information contained in your UCAS application.
We welcome applications from mature candidates and consider academic and professional backgrounds on an individual basis. We also consider alternative qualifications.
Please note, we do not accept entry or transfer from another university into year two or above on any of our undergraduate degrees.
GCSE Maths grade 6 (B)
General studies, critical thinking, and citizenship studies
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2023 entry.
Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.
We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.
Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.
BTEC in Applied Science considered on a case by case basis. Three BTEC National Extended Certificates can be considered but one of them must be in Business.
RQF BTEC Nationals
Three BTEC National Extended Certificates can be considered.
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 9 Level 3 credits at Merit.
GCSE English
GCSE English grade 4/C
We make contextual offers to students who may have experienced barriers that have restricted progress at school or college. Our standard contextual offer is usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements, and our enhanced contextual offer is usually two grades lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.
At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.
The school does not normally interview candidates. Our offers are made on the basis of the information contained in your UCAS application.
We welcome applications from mature candidates and consider academic and professional backgrounds on an individual basis. We also consider alternative qualifications.
Please note, we do not accept entry or transfer from another university into year two or above on any of our undergraduate degrees.
On this course, you can apply to study abroad at one of our partner institutions or at University of Nottingham China or University of Nottingham Malaysia.
If you are successful in applying to study abroad, you will get the opportunity to broaden your horizons and enhance your CV by experiencing another culture. Teaching is typically in English, but there may be opportunities to study in another language if you are sufficiently fluent.
You can choose to study similar modules to your counterparts in the UK or expand your knowledge by taking other options.
The school you are joining may also have additional study abroad options available. Please visit the school website for more information.
Please note: In order to study abroad you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet the selection criteria of both the university and the partner institution. The partner institution is under no obligation to accept you even if you do meet the relevant criteria.
Many of our Business School programmes have the option to take a placement year or year in industry. If you take this option, you will need to select the course with the integrated year in industry and your degree will be extended to a four-year programme with the third year spent on placement. If your course does not have a compulsory placement or integrated year in industry, you may have the option to transfer providing you and your course meet specific criteria.
While it is the student’s responsibility to find and secure a placement, our Careers and Employability Service will support you throughout this process. For further information visit (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/business/study-with-us/ug/placements.aspx) or contact nubsplacements@nottingham.ac.uk to find out more.
Please note: In order to undertake an optional placement year, you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet any requirements specified by the placement host. There is no guarantee that you will be able to undertake an optional placement as part of your course.
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.
On this course, you can apply to study abroad at one of our partner institutions or at University of Nottingham China or University of Nottingham Malaysia.
If you are successful in applying to study abroad, you will get the opportunity to broaden your horizons and enhance your CV by experiencing another culture. Teaching is typically in English, but there may be opportunities to study in another language if you are sufficiently fluent.
You can choose to study similar modules to your counterparts in the UK or expand your knowledge by taking other options.
The school you are joining may also have additional study abroad options available. Please visit the school website for more information.
Please note: In order to study abroad you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet the selection criteria of both the university and the partner institution. The partner institution is under no obligation to accept you even if you do meet the relevant criteria.
Many of our Business School programmes have the option to take a placement year or year in industry. If you take this option, you will need to select the course with the integrated year in industry and your degree will be extended to a four-year programme with the third year spent on placement. If your course does not have a compulsory placement or integrated year in industry, you may have the option to transfer providing you and your course meet specific criteria.
While it is the student’s responsibility to find and secure a placement, our Careers and Employability Service will support you throughout this process. For further information visit (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/business/study-with-us/ug/placements.aspx) or contact nubsplacements@nottingham.ac.uk to find out more.
Please note: In order to undertake an optional placement year, you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet any requirements specified by the placement host. There is no guarantee that you will be able to undertake an optional placement as part of your course.
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.
For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), see our fees page.
If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA).
As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses.
You should be able to access most of the books you'll need through our libraries, though the library will hold only a limited number of copies of core texts and these are in high demand during term and revision periods, so purchasing your own copy is advisable.
The University of Nottingham offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help. For up to date information regarding tuition fees, visit our fees and finance pages.
International students
We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers.
The UK Government is intending to increase the tuition fee cap for UK undergraduate and Initial Teacher Training students studying in England to £9,535 for the 2025/26 academic year. This is an increase of £285 per year. Course pages will be updated to reflect the latest tuition fees as more information becomes available. For more information, visit the Government’s website and take a look at our FAQs.
For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), see our fees page.
If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA).
As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses.
You should be able to access most of the books you'll need through our libraries, though the library will hold only a limited number of copies of core texts and these are in high demand during term and revision periods, so purchasing your own copy is advisable.
The University of Nottingham offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help. For up to date information regarding tuition fees, visit our fees and finance pages.
Home students*
Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £1,000 a year. Full details can be found on our financial support pages.
* A 'home' student is one who meets certain UK residence criteria. These are the same criteria as apply to eligibility for home funding from Student Finance.
Do you want a career in the ever-changing world of business? Do you want to understand the complexities of specialist management areas such as marketing, human resources and business ethics?
You can also apply for this course with an integrated placement year. Pease see the course page for more details.
Do you want a career in the ever-changing world of business? Do you want to understand the complexities of specialist management areas such as marketing, human resources and business ethics?
On our BSc Management, you will learn about key principles including innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability that underpin business and management across the globe. You’ll study real organisations to gain a strong business understanding and knowledge of management processes.
You can follow your interests and career aspirations by selecting from a wide range of optional modules alongside your core subjects. You could also enhance your CV by spending a semester in your second year studying abroad at our campuses in China or Malaysia or at a partner institution in Europe, Australia and the USA.
You have the option to 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.
There is also the opportunity to gain a global perspective by applying to study abroad at our campuses in China or Malaysia or at a partner institution in countries including Australia, Sweden and the USA.
You will graduate with specialist knowledge and the transferable skills and confidence you need to stand out to employers as you start your career.
Important information
This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.
Mandatory
Year 1
Business Economics
Mandatory
Year 1
Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice
Mandatory
Year 1
Environment Society and Governance
Mandatory
Year 1
Fundamentals of Financial and Management Accounting
Mandatory
Year 1
Managing Operations in the Digital Enterprise
Mandatory
Year 1
Organisational Behaviour
Mandatory
Year 1
Work and Society
Optional
Year 1
Professional and Academic Development
Optional
Year 1
Quantitative Methods 1A
Optional
Year 1
Quantitative Analysis for Business
Optional
Year 1
Quantitative Methods 1B
Mandatory
Year 2
Human Resource Management with International Perspectives
Mandatory
Year 2
International Business
Mandatory
Year 2
Marketing Management
Mandatory
Year 2
Technology and Organisation
Optional
Year 2
Business, Human Rights and Sustainable Development
Optional
Year 2
Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
Optional
Year 2
Human Resource Management in Service Work
Optional
Year 2
Intermediate Corporate Reporting
Optional
Year 2
International Entrepreneurship
Optional
Year 2
Introductory Econometrics
Optional
Year 2
Management Accounting
Optional
Year 2
Managing and Marketing Tourism
Optional
Year 2
Managing Service Operations
Optional
Year 2
Managing Tourism and the Environment: Conflict or Consensus?
Optional
Year 2
Marketing Analytics
Optional
Year 2
The Psychology of Economic and Business Decisions
Optional
Year 2
Quantitative Methods 2A
Optional
Year 2
Risk Management Decisions
Optional
Year 2
Supply Chain and Operations Planning
Optional
Year 2
Tourism Futures: The Challenge of Sustainability
Optional
Year 2
Public Services Management
Mandatory
Year 3
Business Ethics and Sustainability
Mandatory
Year 3
New Venture Creation
Mandatory
Year 3
Strategic Management
Optional
Year 3
Advanced Management Accounting
Optional
Year 3
Applied Econometrics
Optional
Year 3
Behavioural Economics and Finance
Optional
Year 3
Business School Dissertation
Optional
Year 3
Business, Government and Public Policy
Optional
Year 3
Consumer Behaviour
Optional
Year 3
Contemporary Developments in Human Resource Management and Organisations
Optional
Year 3
Corporate Restructuring and Governance
Optional
Year 3
Entrepreneurship for Social Change
Optional
Year 3
Financial Economics
Optional
Year 3
Law and Economics
Optional
Year 3
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Optional
Year 3
Management of Quality
Optional
Year 3
Managing Diversity
Optional
Year 3
Managing Information Technologies and Systems
Optional
Year 3
Marketing and Society
Optional
Year 3
New Product/Service Development Management
Optional
Year 3
Organisational Theory and Practice
Optional
Year 3
Risk Management Processes
Optional
Year 3
Plant Location and Design
Optional
Year 3
Purchasing Strategies and Techniques
Optional
Year 3
Risk, Information and Insurance
Optional
Year 3
Technology Entrepreneurship in Practice
The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Wednesday 27 November 2024. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.
In your second year, you can also choose to follow a specialist module theme:
You will take part in a sustainable business challenge and choose optional modules.
This course is also available as a four-year programme including a placement year. If you apply for this route, you will have the option to spend your third year on placement with a relevant organisation and return to Nottingham for your fourth and final year.
You may be able to choose to study a language as part of this degree.
Learning another language can open career opportunities around the globe and enriches your CV. It could also help you in your studies by being able to access learning materials in other languages.
If you are planning to travel or work abroad it will help you to broaden your cultural understanding.
Our Language Centre offers many languages, and you may start as a beginner or at a more advanced level.
Find out more about learning a language as part of your degree
This module introduces you to the microeconomic theory of the market and the firm. Topics covered include:
The module presents a formal analysis of entrepreneurship in theory and practice leading on to a consideration of creativity and business concept generation. The module concludes with the practical application of these theories and concepts in business planning and business concept presentation.
This module considers the impact of business upon the environment and society. It will evaluate governance approaches that support the organisation to become both responsible and sustainable.
This module covers:
This module provides an integrated overview of operations management and information systems, covering the following:
This module will introduce you to the basic ideas of organisational behaviour. The content will encourage you to develop an understanding of managing and developing people within business organisations.
The module will draw its primary material from the major theorists and theories of both organisational psychology and organisational behaviour. The module will also develop links with other aspects of the business school curriculum such as general management and international business.
This module explores the nature of work and society. It will look at the development of our understanding of work and society. The development of the industrial and the post-industrial society will be explored and its impact on the nature of work, organisation and management.
There will be a historical and critical review of the schools of thought and key writers. Examples of research into individual and group experiences of work, organisation and management will be discussed.
This module is an introduction to studying at the Business School that covers rules and regulations of studying at university, organisational skills, time management, how to approach reflective work and skills development. It will cover essay writing, referencing and plagiarism, team working, communication, listening skills, values, personal attributes, self-awareness and networking.
This module introduces you to:
This module provides a grounding in practical aspects of quantitative analysis with an emphasis on understanding and analysis of data. You will learn to apply statistical techniques to formulate and solve quantitative business problems as well as develop skills in the use of spreadsheets for statistical analysis and in interpreting statistical results.
A group project forms part of the assessment allowing you to improve your team working and management skills.
This module covers:
The module looks at theories of HRM, recruitment and selection, reward, training and development, performance appraisal and broader contextual issues.
Topic covered include:
This module is designed to focus on the strategic and operational aspects of marketing management. It will examine:
This module considers several of the transformations that have arisen in contemporary organisations as a result of the use of information systems. Topics include different ways to understand the relationship between technology and organisation and implications of technology for knowledge management and other management areas.
This module introduces you to the changing role of business in society. In particular, you will learn about the responsibilities of private actors to respect fundamental rights while fostering sustainable development. You will gain an understanding of emerging policy frameworks that try to manage global governance dynamics in global value chains.
The current business climate demands that companies, large or small, develop the capability to anticipate and respond to changes in their external environment. These changes may represent opportunities or threats for companies.
Entrepreneurship has been viewed as a means through which economic actors identify and pursue such opportunities. It is often assumed that large, established organisations are constrained by bureaucracy and are not as flexible and entrepreneurial as new small firms. There are, however, several examples of large companies (such as Sony, 3M and IBM), which have been able to create and sustain a competitive advantage by being consistently innovative and entrepreneurial.
This module explores entrepreneurship in larger companies. Corporate entrepreneurship is a term used to describe entrepreneurial behaviour inside established mid-sized and large organisations.
This module covers:
This module addresses the application of financial reporting principles in preparing financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards for a range of transactions and economic events. This module also develops your understanding of the role of external audit and audit theory and practice.
This module will develop your understanding of entrepreneurship in an international context through considering a range of key issues and topics. The module adopts a critical and broad-ranging social science approach to the subject and aims to provide you with the ability to analyse entrepreneurship from an international perspective within the context of a wide range of management, organisation studies and social science debates.
The module focuses on both the conceptual aspects of international entrepreneurship as well as practical elements in order to equip you with a valid grounding of both theory and practice.
This module will provide an introduction to the theory and practice of quantitative economic modelling at a basic level. The theoretical framework will be developed around the classical regression model and its extensions, with theoretical understanding being supplemented with computer-based practical examples of modelling and data analysis.
This module will introduce the following topics:
The module examines the particular management and marketing issues affecting the tourism sector, using both relevant theoretical frameworks and applied cases from a range of different countries. The module covers topics such as:
This module will include topics that will help students to appreciate the growing importance of services, and understand the operations function in service industries. This module aims to illustrate the growing importance of services in today's economy and provide an appreciation of the issues involved in managing the operations function of service organisations.
This module will examine and explore:
In this module you will explore the role of data, information systems and metrics in marketing practice. The module covers the types of marketing data, the sources of marketing data, and the uses of marketing data. It explores contextual issues including the role of information systems and infrastructures, organisational decision making, and ethics and regulation of marketing data.
Much economic and business behaviour deviates from the traditional views of rationality - for example, utility and profit maximisation. This module provides an overview of alternative views of decision making from behavioural economics and the economic psychology of individual choice.
The focus is both on new methods of economic enquiry and the insights they have generated into economic and business decision making. These new approaches include: experimental and cognitive economics; neuroeconomics; economics of emotions and happiness; behavioural finance; cultural economics; social preferences and evolutionary psychology.
In this module you'll study further maths and statistics including topics such as linear algebra, constrained optimisation, difference equations and hypothesis testing.
This module will introduce the different aspects of corporate risk and examine how the risk of fortuitous loss may affect the various stakeholders in the operations of firms.
This module will introduce you to:
This module will survey the international tourism industry in the 21st century. Starting with lectures on the history and sociology of tourism and its broader cultural significance, it will analyse trends in tour operation management, sustainable transport practice, niche markets like eco-tourism, and investigate and evaluate the various social, cultural and environmental impacts which the tourist industry has on destinations.
We examine the development of, and current issues in, public services management to include public management, bureaucracy, leadership, e-government, and public service.
This module explores the (inter)relationships between business, society and the environment through the theories and practices of business ethics and sustainability. You will be introduced to different ethical frameworks that can be used to understand a business' responsibilities to a broad range of stakeholders; ranging from investors and customers, to employees, communities and ecosystems.
The module equips you with the capacity to describe and address specific situations that enable and/or constrain ethical and sustainable decision-making in businesses. Ultimately, the module develops your 'moral imagination' - to become responsible managers of the future - in light of competing stakeholder expectations, situational factors, and broader challenges of sustainability.
This module will engage you in the more practical elements of innovation and enterprise activity, in terms of creating new businesses and entrepreneurship within the corporate environment. You will become prepared for enterprise activity across a variety of contexts.
This module examines the managerial and organisational factors that influence the formation and subsequent realisation of strategy. It enables you to develop skills in the analysis of strategic processes and practice with particular reference to the role of organisation in strategy development and execution, strategic leadership, strategic change, internationalisation and stakeholder management in strategic management.
This module will discuss some or all of the following topics:
This module will provide an introduction to econometric techniques for modelling data. Topics to be covered include:
This module will provide you with an understanding of methods, results and models of behavioural economics and behavioural finance. We will talk about experiments and their importance in several fields. Within this context we will cover topics such as:
You will learn how to design your own experiment and how to interpret empirical results.
This module is an opportunity for you to work largely independently and in depth on a subject of your choice to be approved by staff from the Business School.
You will be encouraged to understand the political and institutional frameworks within which business operates. Businesses do not simply react to policies set by government however; they are intimately involved in the processes of policy formation and decision making will be examined. You will be encouraged to think critically about policy formation and the role of business in this process.
This module introduces and develops frameworks which enable businesses to understand the buying behaviour of consumers.
This module introduces you to key contemporary debates and practices, giving you a chance to engage with these debates and practices. You will gain an understanding of the human resource management approaches managers take as you grapple with the challenges of the global economy and a demanding and diverse workforce within an international context.
This module examines the antecedents and consequences of corporate restructuring. Factors triggering corporate restructuring are considered in a number of alternative organisational settings. In particular, the role of corporate governance in inducing and shaping corporate restructuring receives special attention (in particular, executive compensation and the market for corporate control).
The process of restructuring is discussed against a background of resource-based, agency and behavioural theories of the firm. The impact of corporate restructuring on the size, complexity, incentive systems and ownership structure of large firms is examined. Finally, the evidence relating to the effects of corporate restructuring on performance, employment, R&D and corporate governance is examined.
The module includes lecture content to consider the background, need for, and potential of ‘entrepreneurship for social change’. This includes reviewing
Further, the module introduces a series of concepts and engages you in using practice tools/ frameworks for entrepreneurship for social change, at times these will be anchored by the UN’s SDGs.
This module will offer an introduction to some theoretical concepts related to the allocation of risk by financial institutions. Then it will apply these concepts to the analysis of financial and banking crises.
This module covers:
The module provides an introduction to logistics and supply chain management (LSCM) within the international context. It examines how LSCM strategies contribute to businesses' competitive advantage, the relationship aspects between business partners in delighting end-customers and supporting operational activities and the international transport of goods. The module is taught by reference to academic literature and management practice, including case-studies and application to special topics such as humanitarian logistics and international trade.
This module aims to develop your understanding of quality management. It begins by introducing you to the ways in which thinking about quality has developed historically. You’ll discuss different definitions and concepts of quality and the specific quality management needs in the manufacturing and service sectors.
This module covers:
This module provides a broad-based introduction to the theory and practice of using computer and communication systems to solve problems in organisations.
The module is designed to provide the theoretical knowledge and technology-based insights needed in order to manage effective problem solving with information technologies and systems (IT&S), and to extract the most value from an actual or potential application of IT&S.
Specific domains include the strategic management of IT&S; the development, implementation and use of IT&S; the impacts of specific IT&S on organisational forms and activities.
An overview of marketing and society, macro-marketing issues, responsible and sustainable marketing, consumer response to marketing activities, marketing's impact on society and consumption.
The ability to develop and manage new product and services is crucial for the long-term survival of the firm and lies at the heart of the marketing concept. This module is designed to develop an appreciation of the latest theory and practice in the management and development of new products and services.
This module aims to develop an understanding of new product and service development (NPSD) as a strategic process and will explore and apply a variety of approaches to its management. In particular it pays attention to the role of market research/marketing analytics, and new approaches to using the Internet and social media. The NPSD process models will be evaluated and this will include critiques of the ideation process/creativity, design, new product launch management and marketing communication strategies.
In addition, contemporary themes around user innovation, co-creation, sustainability and international NPSD will be explored.
The module covers examination of key forms of social theory, both classical, and more contemporary versions and consideration of the applicability of these theories in relation to organisations and work.
This module will discuss the processes utilised by corporate enterprises to manage the risk of fortuitous loss. Once corporate risks have been identified and their impact on the firm measured, risk management attempts to control the size and frequency of loss, and to finance those fortuitous losses which do occur.
This module provides an understanding of the factors which influence a company's choice of location, and of how to approach the design of layouts to support a company's strategic objectives and maximise the efficiency of its operations.
This module covers:
This module examines individual decision-making under conditions of risk and uncertainty, and investigates the effectiveness of insurance as a means of controlling risk.
This module aims to provide you with the skills, knowledge and practical experience required to respond to the challenges involved in managing, commercialising and marketing technological innovation and new business development.
We offer a variety of teaching opportunities which can include asynchronous and synchronous teaching, lecture engagement sessions, small group teaching, project teams, and one-to-one tutorials.
Our teaching is underpinned by internationally recognised research and benefits from contributions by leading practitioners from industry.
As one of the first business schools to sign up to the UN’s Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), our commitment to sustainable business practice is evident and integrated into all our programmes.
You will have many opportunities to broaden your skills and experience by attending talks and workshops, gaining new networks and by taking part in community projects, programmes and competitions while studying at Nottingham University Business School.
Visit our open days on demand to watch pre-recorded lectures and general talks and see some of our lecturers in action.
We offer the opportunity for you to take industry-recognised Microsoft and SAP certifications alongside your degree programme at significant discounts from the open market rate. This will enhance your digital capability, differentiate your CV and help you stand out to future employers. Find out more on our digital professional skills website.
Methods of assessment vary, with some modules assessed by formal exam, some by coursework and some by a combination of both. The nature of coursework also varies and includes individual essays, group and individual projects, case studies and assessed presentations.
Each academic year, you are required to complete a number of compulsory and optional modules, totalling 120 credits. A typical 10 credit module requires a total of 100 hours of study.
This includes teaching hours comprising lecturers and small group teaching. It is typical for students to have at least 8 to 12 teaching hours per week, as well as student (office) hours.
Throughout your program, you will also be expected to carry out independent study, which is likely to increase as you progress.
We actively seek to develop your practical business, leadership and management skills through a range of professional development programmes.
Increasingly, graduates are required to be cloud and data-ready for the workplace with 66% of employers wanting to see graduates achieve professional qualifications as well as their main degree (CMI 21st Century leaders report). The school works with some of the world’s leading business software providers including SAP and Microsoft, offering the option to take their globally recognised professional digital qualifications alongside your course. Our Digital Centre of Excellence will support you so that you can develop the digital skills necessary to pursue your chosen career and stand out to future employers.
Our employer programme enables you to network with top employers throughout your degree, with many of these companies choosing to sponsor prizes for high-performing students.
This course is also available as a four-year programme including a placement year, giving you a competitive edge and helping you stand out to employers.
Graduates from the Business School are highly sought after in the job market, going on to work in accountancy, banking and other financial services. Many others develop careers in management consultancy, marketing and human resource management.
Recent graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as Accenture, Amazon, Apple, Barclays, Deloitte, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Morgan Stanley, PwC, RBS, Samsung, and Santander.
87.80% of undergraduates from Nottingham University Business School secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £30,195.
HESA Graduate Outcomes (2017- 2021 cohorts). The Graduate Outcomes % is calculated using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK.
Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.
Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.
Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.
The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2020, High Fliers Research).
Jubilee Campus has eco-friendly buildings, alongside green spaces, wildlife and a lake. This campus is home to our business, education and computer science schools, as well as a sports centre and student accommodation.
Jubilee Campus has eco-friendly buildings, alongside green spaces, wildlife and a lake. This campus is home to our business, education and computer science schools, as well as a sports centre and student accommodation.
Looking through the module listing was extremely motivating, I found a wide variety of options that catered to my interests in consulting and finance throughout the degree. The plethora of career services and extra-curricular opportunities on campus was also a major plus point.
Suhani Agrawal
BSc Management
Faculty of Social Sciences
Qualification
BSc Hons
Entry requirements
AAA
UCAS code
N20A
Duration
3 years full-time
Start date
Sep 2025
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Qualification
BSc Hons
Entry requirements
AAA
UCAS code
N410
Duration
4 years full-time
Start date
Sep 2025
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Qualification
BSc Hons
Entry requirements
AAA
UCAS code
NN34
Duration
3 years full-time
Start date
Sep 2025
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Qualification
BSc Hons
Entry requirements
AAA
UCAS code
L1N2
Duration
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Start date
Sep 2025
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Qualification
BSc Hons
Entry requirements
AAA
UCAS code
L1N3
Duration
3 years full-time
Start date
Sep 2025
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