Business Management (Hons) Queen Margaret University

Overview

The Business Management (Hons) at Queen Margaret University provides a comprehensive foundation in modern organisational leadership and strategic operations. This programme is designed to equip students with the professional skills and theoretical knowledge required to excel in the fast-evolving global business landscape. Students engage with real-world challenges through a curriculum that balances academic rigour with practical application.

Why Business Management (Hons) at Queen Margaret University?

Choosing this programme means joining a Business School ranked top in Scotland among "post-92" universities for Business, Management, and Marketing. The course holds dual accreditation from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), allowing students to earn a professional qualification alongside their degree. This partnership provides access to exclusive mentoring, networking opportunities, and career resources.

The university offers a student-focused timetable, typically requiring campus attendance only two days per week. Learning is supported by small class sizes, ensuring personalised guidance from research-active staff. Additionally, the programme maintains strong industry links with organisations such as Enterprise Mobility and JP Morgan, providing students with direct insights from visiting practitioners.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 9725 per year
• National fee: GBP 1820 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to provide a broad understanding of business in the first two years before offering specialised pathways. Modules may include:

• Management and Leadership
• Professional Skills in Business and Management
• Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
• Finance and Accounting
• Digital Business and Innovation
• Data Management
• Human Resource Management
• Operations Management
• Economics, Financial Institutions and Markets

In the third year, students undertake an "experience semester," which can involve an industrial placement, a study abroad exchange, or the development of a formal business plan.

Careers with Business Management (Hons)

Graduates from Queen Margaret University are highly sought after by international employers across diverse sectors. Recent alumni have secured roles such as partnership managers, analysts, project managers, and audit associates. Notable employers include Amazon, BlackRock, HMRC, and Grant Thornton.

The programme also prepares students for roles in logistics, sales management, and financial services. For those interested in entrepreneurship, the on-campus Startup Studio provides dedicated support for graduates looking to launch their own business ventures. Many students also progress to postgraduate study in management, marketing, or business analytics.