Business Management (Hons) Hartpury University

Overview

The Business Management (Hons) at Hartpury University provides students with a high-quality academic foundation and the practical skills required to excel in the modern corporate world. This degree has been developed in close consultation with industry leaders to ensure graduates are ready for the challenges of the global marketplace. Students will establish their own unique leadership style while gaining a deep understanding of essential business operations.

Why Business Management (Hons) at Hartpury University?

Students benefit from a close-knit learning community with small class sizes and direct access to expert lecturers. The institution has been named Specialist University of the Year 2026, reflecting its exceptional teaching quality and student outcomes. The campus features unique commercial enterprises, including a Digital Innovation Farm and Tech Box Park, where students can work on live business briefs.

The programme is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Upon successful completion of the degree, students also receive an internationally recognised CMI Diploma in Management and Leadership. This dual qualification provides a significant competitive advantage when entering the professional job market.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18150 per year
• National fee: GBP 9790 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to provide a holistic understanding of business principles through core modules. Modules may include:

Year 1

• Personal Effectiveness
• Building Customer Value Project
• Managing in a Global Business Environment
• Financial Foundations for Business
• Organising and Managing Work
• Creating and Managing Enterprise

Year 2

• Collaborating and Managing Relationships
• Design Thinking for Enterprise
• Leading Sustainably and Responsibly
• Making Financial Decisions
• Digital and Data Driven Marketing
• Operations and Projects

Final Year

• Managing and Leading in Organisations
• Research Methods
• Strategy and Innovation
• Critical Issues in Business
• Applied Business Project

Careers with Business Management (Hons)

Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles across multiple sectors, supported by a dedicated careers team with links to over 3,000 employers. The programme focuses on developing transferable skills that are highly sought after by national and international organisations. Students have the option to undertake a placement year to further enhance their employability.

Potential career pathways include:

• Business Analyst
• Supply Chain Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Operations Manager
• Investment Banker

The degree also provides the foundational knowledge necessary for graduates to launch and establish their own successful business ventures.