BSc Business and Management
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Innovation, a programme covering business and management at the undergraduate level. Core topics include Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Data Analysis, and Financial Analysis. This is an online course, accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), and students complete an Independent Research Project in the final stage.
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Entry requirements
You will need A-levels or equivalent qualifications such as a BTEC certificate or diploma, an international baccalaureate, OU credits, an access to HE diploma, Scottish highers or Irish leaving certificate. We’ll also consider all the information that you include in your application, including evidence of any relevant experience which demonstrates you have the potential to succeed on this online learning degree. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, origins, countries of residence and walks of life, as long as you can be considered adequately prepared to complete the course. This can be proved either by relevant academic and/or professional qualifications and/or business experience. If you have experience of working in a business environment, we can take this into account. For example, you may be eligible for the direct entry at Stage 3 (Level 6) if you have significant proven managerial experience; this enables you to complete the course in one year on the accelerated route, or in two years following a standard route. Our Admissions Tutor would consider the supporting documents (e.g., CV, personal statement, recommendation letters, etc) to determine how relevant your work experience is and suggest an appropriate entry level.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 76%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 55%
- Left higher education: 45%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 33%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 16%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 50%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- No formal qualifications: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Human Resource Management
- Business and Society
- Introduction to Marketing
- Principles of Accounting and Finance
- Business Economics
- Developing an Enterprising Mindset
- Data Insight for Business Decision Making
- Financial Analysis and Decision Making
- Applied Operations Management
- Principles of Responsible Management
- Organisational Behaviour
- Project Management
- Digital Marketing Insight
- Macroeconomics
- Leadership and Management
- Independent Research Project
- Business Psychology
- Strategy in the Global Marketplace
- Strategic Marketing
- Emerging Digital Trends
- Opportunity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Financial Statement Analysis
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business and Management at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £52,000.
What do graduates of BSc Business and Management at University of Derby do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business and Management at University of Derby?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
Is BSc Business and Management at University of Derby accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
How many students continue on BSc Business and Management at University of Derby?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 45% left higher education.