Business Management and Entrepreneurship (with Placement Year) - BSc (Hons)

St Mary's University, Twickenham

**Impact the corporate world with our Business Management and Entrepreneurship degree**Design, implement, and manage innovation with our Business Management and Entrepreneurship degree. You will learn how to start a business while focusing on contemporary approaches and critical skills. You will cover topics like:- finance- marketing- strategy- human resources.You can also specialise in:- business law- management consultancy- digital business.Our Business Management and Entrepreneurship BSc is designed by academics and entrepreneurs. As a result, course content meets the latest employer needs, such as:- the ability to apply ideas to practical situations- confidence with the latest technological and digital developments- the ability to maintain the best professional management and ethical standards.**Learn in the capital**Our campus is located in the green and picturesque London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, so you’ll have access to the capital as a diverse hub for business.In South West London, we are close to large companies, some of which work with nearby Heathrow Airport. We also have relationships with small businesses and business incubators that support entrepreneurs.**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.**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.

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