Business Management and Entrepreneurship (with Placement Year) with Foundation Year

Build something of your own with a St Mary’s Business and Entrepreneurship degree The Business Management and Entrepreneurship BSc at St Mary's University London is designed for students who want to create something: a company, a product, a movement, a better way of doing things. You'll learn how to spot opportunities, test ideas, and turn them into real ventures, with a deep grounding in the fundamentals that make businesses actually work, like entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, and strategy. You can also specialise in management consultancy or digital business, two of the fastest-moving areas in the modern economy. We also believe the best entrepreneurs build more than profitable companies. They build businesses to be proud of. That's why ethics and purpose run through everything we teach – not as a module to tick off, but as a way of thinking. You'll graduate ready to grow ventures that create real value for customers, communities, and the world your business operates in. The course is shaped by academics and working entrepreneurs who've built things themselves, so what you learn reflects how business is done now. It's built around the capabilities employers and investors look for: - Apply creative business thinking to real situations - Work confidently with AI, data, and digital platforms - Lead with strong ethical and professional standards Study business and entrepreneurship in London Our Business and Entrepreneurship degree is based at our Twickenham campus in the beautiful London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, giving you access to the capital's diverse business hub. Gain dual accreditation During your Business Management and Entrepreneurship course, you can complete specific modules to achieve a Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) (subject to CMI moderation). Hear from our students Lauren, Business student - "The staff here are really helpful and are always on hand when help is needed, both in lectures and tutorials." About the Placement Year A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year. It will enable you to: - apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting - build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in - develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace - get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job. About the foundation year Our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year are an alternative entry route into university for those without more traditional qualifications or grades, or are entering university after a notable period of time out of education. The programme offers support and guidance in developing the skills required for degree-level study. The foundation year will focus specifically on communication (oral and written), critical thinking, research, independent study, digital and employability skills. Support from St Mary’s every step of the way Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities. Please note: in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme. Why St Mary’s You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.