Business Management in Practice BSc (Hons)

You will gain leadership skills and learn to solve real-world challenges. You will network with experts, and prepare for an exciting career in any industry

School of Business

Date of entry

September 2026

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Start date
September 2026
Duration
3 years
UCAS Code
N203
Location
Dundee City Campus

A Business Management degree is all about learning how to run a successful business, lead teams, and solve real problems.

You’ll explore areas like marketing, finance, and leadership, giving you skills that work in any industry. You will explore key areas of modern business like:

  • digital innovation
  • consumer experiences
  • global inequality
  • business start-up

BSc Business Management in Practice is a 3-year degree. A three‑year degree route is often called advanced entry or direct entry. This will allow you to begin your studies in the second year of the course. As a result, you can finish a standard Bachelor Honours degree in three years rather than the usual four.

This will let you fast-track your studies, saving time and money while gaining the same high-quality education and career-ready skills as a 4-year course.

If you like working with people, leading projects, or even if you dream of starting your own business, this could be the perfect choice for you. It’s a flexible path with loads of career options.

With a Business Management degree, you can expect hands-on experiences that prepare you for the real world.

You’ll work on group projects, solve real business challenges, and even take part in internships or industry placements.

There are chances to meet professionals, attend guest lectures, and network with experts in the field.

You’ll also learn how to lead teams, present your ideas confidently, and think critically to tackle problems.

It’s a dynamic, interactive degree that’s as much about practical skills as it is about learning the theory.

This Business Management course is perfect for students who want to learn how businesses work worldwide. It’s great for anyone interested in working in management or solving modern business challenges. You’ll also get practical experience through projects and placements to help you prepare for your future career.

Our in-practice degrees are all about helping you build the skills you need to succeed in your future career. You’ll get real-world experience while you study through industry projects, internships, networking events, and guest lectures.

When you graduate, you won’t just have a degree—you’ll have practical skills you can use right away in any job you choose.

Global internships

This degree includes an optional eight-week internship. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and a great addition to your CV, supporting your future career aspirations and demonstrating commitment to future employers.

We try to prepare students for the reality of work and help them understand how both management and non-management workers can influence a business’ performance. Whilst encouraging students to develop key transferable skills and take responsibility for their own learning and the opportunities presented to them to help their future careers.

Why I chose Business Management in Practice at School of Business

Haojia’s experience studying Business Management in Practice at the School of Business, highlighting the programme's real-world learning, career benefits, and future aspirations
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Global internship opportunities

This course includes an optional eight-week internship related to your degree programme. Most employers value internships and prior work and we designed these opportunities so you can demonstrate that you have the skills and experience employers require.

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