Business Management BSc (Hons)

A business management degree can prepare you for career paths including: 

Kingston graduates have progressed into a wide variety of roles, including management consultancy, retail operations and analysis, cyber security, data analysis, sales, sustainability, marketing and business management graduate positions. Others have built careers in technology and finance or started their own businesses.

Graduates have gone on to work for employers such as Deloitte, PwC, Sky, Tesco (Head Office), Coca Cola, Bloomberg, Monzo Bank, Enterprise, Lidl, CrowdStrike, and B&H Worldwide, as well as a range of SMEs, independent agencies and challenger brands. Alumni have also developed experience through collaborations with organisations including Connect Earth and Waitrose and John Lewis Partnership.

Many Kingston graduates also progress to postgraduate study, including MBA and MSc programmes, or go on to graduate schemes with major employers.

As part of your degree, you'll take part in an Assessment Centre Experience, giving you first-hand experience of a typical graduate recruitment process and personalised feedback on your performance. You'll:

• Develop your understanding of the graduate jobs market, including current trends and opportunities.
• Explore different recruitment processes and learn how to identify suitable roles.
• Receive a personalised feedback report to help you improve and progress.

Access additional webinars covering employer expectations, best practice and practical tips for succeeding in the recruitment process.

Outside the scheduled learning and teaching hours, you will learn independently through self-study which will involve reading articles and books, working on projects, undertaking research, preparing for and completing your work for assessments. Some independent study work may need to be completed on-campus, as you may need to access campus-based facilities such as studios and labs.

Our academic support team here at Kingston University provides help in a range of areas.

When you arrive, we'll introduce you to your personal tutor. This is the member of academic staff who will provide academic guidance, support you throughout your time at Kingston and show you how to make the best use of all the help and resources that we offer at Kingston University. 

A course is made up of modules, and each module is worth a number of credits. You must pass a given number of credits in order to achieve the award you registered on, for example 360 credits for a typical undergraduate course or 180 credits for a typical postgraduate course. The number of credits you need for your award is detailed in the programme specification which you can access from the link at the bottom of this page.

One credit equates to 10 hours of study. Therefore 120 credits across a year (typical for an undergraduate course) would equate to 1,200 notional hours. These hours are split into scheduled and guided. On this course, the percentage of that time that will be scheduled learning and teaching activities is shown below for each year of study. The remainder is made up of guided independent study.

• Year 1: 12% scheduled learning and teaching
• Year 2: 12% scheduled learning and teaching
• Year 3: 12% scheduled learning and teaching

The exact balance between scheduled learning and teaching and guided independent study will be informed by the modules you take.

Your course will primarily be delivered in person. It may include delivery of some activities online, either in real time or recorded.

Types of assessment

• Year 1: Coursework 70%; practical 30%
• Year 2: Coursework 87%; practical 13%
• Year 3: Coursework 93%; practical 7%

We aim to provide feedback to you on your assessments within 20 working days.

Your individualised timetable is normally available to students within 48 hours of enrolment. Whilst we make every effort to ensure timetables are as student friendly as possible, scheduled learning and teaching can take place on any day of the week between 9am and 6pm. For undergraduate students, Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities, but there may be occasions when this is not possible. Timetables for part-time students will depend on the modules selected.

Our libraries have an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as open-access computers and laptops available to rent. However, you may want to buy your own computer or personal copies of key textbooks. Textbooks may range from £50 to £250 per year. And a personal computer can range from £100 to £3,000 depending on your course requirements.

While most coursework is submitted online, some modules may require printed copies. You may want to allocate up to £100 per year for hard-copies of your coursework. It’s worth noting that 3D printing is never compulsory. So if you choose to use our 3D printers, you’ll need to pay for the material. This ranges from 3p per gram to 40p per gram.

Kingston University will pay for all compulsory field trips. There may be the opportunity for a visit to an external assessment centre as well as optional day trips to companies in London. The cost would be approximately £100 per year.

Your tuition fees don’t cover travel costs. To save on travel costs, you can use our intersite bus service. This route links the campuses and halls of residence with local train stations – Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames and Norbiton.

If you choose to do a placement year, travel costs will vary depending on your location. There is an internship option in the second year. Travel for this will vary according to the location of the internship and whether travel costs are covered by the internship provider. However, for a London-based internship, the cost of a London Travelcard for zones 1-6 for three months could cost up to £600.

A business management degree explores how organisations operate, grow and succeed. It covers key business functions including marketing, finance, operations, people management and strategy, while developing practical leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills. At Kingston, theory is applied through live briefs, consultancy projects and employer engagement.

You’ll study marketing and sales, data and technology, accounting and financial management, project management, sustainability, business analytics, strategy and leadership. Distinctive modules include AI for Business and Innovation, Transformational Management and Consultancy, Managing Decisions with Behavioural Insights, and Business Analytics and Digital Intelligence. Digital, data and AI skills are embedded throughout the course.

The standard Business Management BSc (Hons) takes three years to complete full-time. You can add a professional placement year, a study abroad year or a combination of both between your second and final year, extending the degree to four years. A four-year foundation route is also available.

A business management degree can be a valuable choice if you want broad career options and transferable skills relevant to almost every sector. At Kingston, you’ll also gain practical experience through consultancy projects, industry collaboration, Future Skills activities and digital portfolio development, helping you demonstrate your abilities to employers.

Career paths include management consultancy, data analytics, marketing, retail operations, sustainability, sales, business development, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. Kingston Business Management graduates have secured opportunities with organisations including Deloitte, PwC, Sky, Tesco, Bloomberg, Monzo, Coca-Cola and CrowdStrike.

You’ll develop leadership, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, strategic decision-making, consultancy, business analytics, and digital and data literacy. These skills are developed through live projects, presentations, teamwork, employer engagement, consultancy challenges and Future Skills activities, giving you practical evidence of your abilities.

Yes. The course includes both marketing and finance. You’ll study modules including Marketing and Sales and Accounting and Financial Management, developing an understanding of how organisations attract customers, manage resources, evaluate performance and make informed commercial and strategic decisions.

Yes. You can undertake a paid professional placement year between your second and final year, even if you did not originally apply for a course with an integrated placement. It gives you the opportunity to apply your learning, gain industry experience and build professional skills, confidence and networks before graduating.

The distinction varies between universities, so it is important to compare individual courses. Business Management degrees often place greater emphasis on strategy, leadership and organisational decision-making, while Business Administration may focus more closely on day-to-day business operations. Kingston offers a Business Management BSc combining strategic understanding with practical experience.

Yes. Kingston’s portfolio allows you to build a broad business foundation while pursuing a specialist interest. Options include Business Management and Marketing, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain or Accounting. There is flexibility to choose or change your specialism at the end of your first year.

AACSB stands for the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, a leading international accreditation body for business education. Kingston Business School is AACSB-accredited, an achievement earned by around 6% of business schools worldwide. It provides assurance that Kingston meets rigorous, globally recognised standards for business education.

Kingston accepts a range of UK and international qualifications for the Business Management BSc. The grades, subjects and English language requirements you need depend on your qualification and year of entry. Check the course entry requirements before applying for the latest detailed information and accepted routes.