BSc Business Management with Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Business Management with Finance, a business and management degree centred on financial decision-making, organisational operations and enterprise strategy. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Accounting, and Marketing. Students may undertake an optional placement year or a year abroad. The first year covers core foundations through Business Finance, Organisational Behaviour, Digital Technology and Innovation, Operations and Supply Chains, Global Business Environments, and Understanding Consumer Behaviour. The second year progresses to Financial Institutions and Markets, Financial Data Analysis, Decision Making for Business, People Management, Operations for Competitive Advantage, Careers and Professional Development, and Responsible Management and Regeneration. The final year includes Continued Careers and Professional Development, Strategy and Leadership, Enterprise, Innovation and Creativity, and an Honours Project, alongside optional choices such as International Finance, Trade and Globalization, Experiential Practice, and Business Consultancy.
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Entry requirements
A level: 112 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A levels. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Access to HE Diploma: Pass a named Access to Higher Education Diploma, with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction. T level: Merit in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 28 points. Other qualifications: Other combinations and non-A level qualifications also considered.
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 55%
- Gained a higher qualification: 30%
- Left higher education: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 680 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 11%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 61%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 45%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 50%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement Year
- Business Finance
- Organisational Behaviour
- Digital Technology and Innovation
- Operations and Supply Chains
- Global Business Environments
- Understanding Consumer Behaviour
- Financial Institutions and Markets
- Financial Data Analysis
- Decision Making for Business
- People Management
- Operations for Competitive Advantage
- Careers and Professional Development
- Responsible Management and Regeneration
- Continued Careers and Professional Development
- Strategy and Leadership
- Enterprise, Innovation and Creativity
- Honours Project
- Financial Institutions and Markets
- International Finance, Trade and Globalization
- Experiential Practice
- Business Consultancy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Management with Finance at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £39,000.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business Management with Finance at University of Plymouth?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Business Management with Finance at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
Is BSc Business Management with Finance at University of Plymouth accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Does BSc Business Management with Finance at University of Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Business Management with Finance at University of Plymouth?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.