Along with theoretical business knowledge, our Business Management degree routes will give you the practical experience you need to make your professional mark from day one.
People are an organisation's most important asset. Are you interested in a career which facilitates and maximises the contribution of people Our BA(Hons) Business Management with Human Resource Management will provide you with the expertise to align organisational goals with people, values and culture.
Why QMU
Tailor your degree in the direction you want your career to go: In Years One and Two core modules provide a solid foundation of knowledge. As you progress, you can select modules that particularly interest you, or opt for a specialist degree route (eg Human Resource Management or Analytics).
Workplace experience: All of our Business Management routes include workplace experience.
Gain great industry insights and contacts: You will gain insights into high-profile companies such as Bacardi, Social Bite, Skyscanner, Google and Edinburgh Airport, whose representatives have joined us as visiting speakers recently.
Excellent support from staff: Smaller than average class sizes mean you will get close support and guidance from staff who get to know you. We will help you develop your passion, ranging from supporting student start-ups in our Business Innovation Zone to helping you pick the right dissertation project to kickstart your career.
Staff expertise: You will be taught by staff who are active researchers, and who share the latest research insights in their teaching.
Stimulating learning environment: Benefit from a variety of learning experiences such as lectures, seminars, workshops, field trips, exchanges, guest lectures from a range of practitioners and visiting professors. Some of our modules focus on group work to develop team-working skills and others focus on you as the individual.
Gain in-demand practical skills: Our courses are designed to ensure you graduate with a range of transferable business skills that are highly sought after by employers
What you will gain from this course
On our business management routes you will:
Gain a solid foundation in the core principles of business management, including marketing, human resource management, finance, economics, entrepreneurship, strategy, law and operations management.
Hone your practical business expertise with placements, guest speakers and project opportunities.
Examine business themes at a more strategic level in Years Three and Four.
Choose electives from a range of modules on offer.
Have the opportunity to apply for an exchange at a university overseas in North America, Canada, Europe or Australia.
The course in brief
Let’s talk business. When you study for a degree in Business Management at QMU you will gain a deep understanding of the nature and core functions of businesses. How do successful companies manage their resources What is the best way to make an organisation environmentally sustainable What marks out a successful business
People do business with people. If you have first-class management skills and practical expertise, people are going to want to work with you. Our Business Management degree routes are designed to give you the knowledge and skills that you need to thrive in the fast-moving marketplaces of tomorrow.
All students enrol on our general Business Management degree for Years One and Two which will give you a solid foundation in the core principles of business management. At the end of Year Two we’ll discuss the route options with you and help you make you decide whether to stay on our general Business Management degree for maximum flexibility or if you want to, you can move onto one of our named routes.
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