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

St Mary's University, Twickenham

**Influence consumers and the corporate world with our hands-on Business Management and Marketing degree**Understand what makes business tick with St Mary’s practical Business Management and Marketing degree. You will focus on critical skills and the latest developments, covering topics like:- finance- marketing- strategy- human resources.You can also specialise in:- business law- management consultancy- digital business.Our Business Management and Marketing BSc is designed by designed by expert marketing practitioners and academics. As a result, you’ll meet 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, with access to the capital as a diverse hub for business.We’re also near some of the largest marketing companies and several small businesses looking for marketing expertise.**Gain extra qualifications as you study**During your business management and marketing course, you can complete specific modules to achieve extra qualifications (subject to validation) from:- Chartered Management Institute (CMI)- Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA)- Market Research Society (MRS)- The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).**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."**Gain recognised certification**Micro-credentials are short, focused courses designed to help you develop valuable skills in a flexible and accessible way. Whether you want to enhance your academic abilities or improve employability, micro-credentials are a great way to stand out at university and in your future career.By taking a micro-credential course, you will:- Quickly learn or improve key skills that are essential for academic success and career development.- Gain official recognition for your efforts with a Moodle badge and an official certificate upon completion.- Demonstrate your commitment to lifelong learning-a quality highly valued by employers.We are continuously expanding our micro-credential offerings. Currently, we provide the following courses:- Become a Microsoft Office Expert – Basic Level (Online, Self-Access)- Advocacy Skills (Interactive Workshop)- Professional Presenting (Practical Workshop).**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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