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Overview
Top reasons to study with us
9
9th for Business and Management
The Guardian University Guide (2025)
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15th for Business, Management and Marketing
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide (2025)
99
99th for Business and Management in the world
QS World University Rankings by Subject (2025)
This course is available for direct entry into Year 2 only.
Who is the course for?
Application to the 2-year BSc Management degree programme is primarily for students from institutions with an appropriate partnership agreement. Under these agreements, the equivalent of Year 1 will be studied at one of our partner universities.
For other students who have completed the equivalent of Year 1 at university and wish to transfer their degree to Lancaster, candidate eligibility is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Are you ready to dive into the world of management and develop the skills to thrive in today’s competitive environment? Management BSc offers an engaging and practical education that provides a strong foundation in key areas. Whether you aim to lead within an organisation, start your own business, or explore various career paths, this course will equip you with the tools, flexibility, and expertise needed to succeed.
With the foundation you’ve built through our partner institutions, you will continue your journey by sharpening your skills, knowledge and expertise:
Course outline
Your second year - delving deeper: You will strengthen your understanding of the management principles that drive successful organisations. Discover how global marketplaces are shaped by international commerce and complex forces, while exploring essential areas like economics, operations, and marketing. Gain insights into creating value and learn advanced strategies to help organisations navigate today’s fast-paced market.
Additionally, you will examine management from a human perspective, focusing on organisational culture, team dynamics, and people management - essential skills for facing real-world challenges. You will also master recruitment, retention, and talent development, learning to harness the power of people to shape successful business strategies. You will also examine emerging technologies like AI and the importance of ethical decision-making in today’s business environment, preparing you to tackle complex workplace challenges.
Your final year - bringing it all together: All the aspects of your course will be integrated into a bigger picture to explore your future as a manager and executive in a complex world. You will learn how modern organisations use innovative approaches to deliver value, optimise processes, and create sustainable supply chains. You will discover how digital technologies, like AI and Big Data, enhance efficiency and create competitive advantage.
You will explore business strategy and the strategic challenges faced by business and management today: globalisation, sustainability, technological developments, and evolving workforce dynamics.
This course will develop your creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking and inspire you to become a forward-thinking leader ready to tackle the complexities of 21st-century business and management. You will have opportunities to collaborate with peers, academics, industry experts, and guest speakers. You will gain invaluable networking opportunities and experiences that will set you apart in the competitive business landscape.
Features of the BSc Management course you should know about:
Direct entry to year 2
This course is designed for students progressing from Lancaster's partner institutions.
Careers support
Embedded specialist careers education and coaching throughout your degree to support you with careers advice and skills development.
Broad-based management learning
This course draws on the Management School’s full range of subjects, to give you a comprehensive foundation in business and management, preparing you for roles across diverse industries. Practical learning, engaging academic events, and networking opportunities, will help set you apart and give you an edge in a competitive job market.
A supportive campus community
With a wide range of support services - from academic advisors and career mentors to wellbeing resources, alongside student-led events, societies, and forums, you will have the space to connect and grow within a close-knit campus community, building friendships and networks that last a lifetime.
Careers
With your Management degree, you will graduate with the qualities, skills and insights required to start your career in business.
You will understand the core functions of management and the global environment in which business takes place. You will develop your capacity for critical thinking, creativity, and originality. These skills will give you the professional mobility, adaptability and flexibility desired by employers all around the world so you can thrive in any work environment.
Our graduates secure positions in organisations in various sectors. They are extremely successful in large multinationals and major consultancies of all types, such as:
Rolls Royce
Unilever
KPMG
PWC
EY
Our graduates also discover their place in smaller businesses, start-ups, and other exciting new ventures. Many build successful careers in public sector institutions, non-profit organisations, government agencies and the civil service.
This degree is also a powerful springboard to postgraduate education and further academic study at Lancaster and other prestigious universities worldwide.
Our award-winning careers team provides dedicated careers and placement services. We offer a range of innovative services for Management School students, including:
Embedded careers education throughout the degree programme
Career information, advice, and guidance appointments with specialist careers coaches
Weekly workshops on key employability skills
Exposure to international career options and networks
Connections to strong networks of employers and alumni
Support in finding and acquiring work experience opportunities, including placements and internships
Lifelong access to all LUMS Careers services
Lancaster University is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, but you also graduate with the relevant life and work-based skills. Every student is eligible to participate in The Lancaster Award, which allows you to complete key activities such as work experience, employability awareness, career development, campus community and social development. Visit our careers section for more details.
Entry requirements
These are the typical grades that you will need to study this course. This section will tell you whether you need qualifications in specific subjects, what our English language requirements are, and if there are any extra requirements such as attending an interview or submitting a portfolio.
Students studying at one of our partner institutions
If you are studying on an approved curriculum at one of our partner institutions, we will advise you separately of the entry requirements specific to your particular programme. In each case, we have benchmarked these to be the equivalent to 2:1 in Year 1 at Lancaster.
NCUK/INTO International Year One
We accept the following programmes for entry to BSc Management:
NCUK International Year One Business Management You will need to achieve a 60% progression grade, plus NCUK EAP at grade B overall with at least D in each component.
INTO Manchester International Year One International Business, Accounting and Finance You will need to achive a 60% progression grade, plus INTO EAP with 60% overall and at least 40% in each component
INTO London International Year One Business You will need to achive a 60% progression grade, plus INTO EAP with 60% overall and at least 40% in each component
Other students
We will consider other students on a case-by-case basis. We will require the following:
Information on your pre-degree or high school qualifications. We would typically expect you to have achieved grades ABB at A level, or an equivalent qualification, and GCSE English Language grade B/5, or an equivalent qualification.
For non-native speakers of English, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component. For other English language qualifications we accept, please see English language requirements.
Information on your current or previous undergraduate study, including a list of all the modules you have completed and are yet to complete. We will need to check if you have covered sufficient academic material equivalent to the content of Year 1 of the degree at Lancaster University. We expect applicants to pass the current year of their undergraduate study (or equivalent) with the equivalent of 2:1 (upper second-class honours marks).
We require a reference from someone who has taught you as part of your undergraduate studies.
Help from our Admissions team
If you are thinking of applying to Lancaster and you would like to ask us a question, complete our enquiry form and one of the team will get back to you.
Delivered in partnership with INTO Lancaster University, our one-year tailored foundation pathways are designed to improve your subject knowledge and English language skills to the level required by a range of Lancaster University degrees. Visit the INTO Lancaster University website for more details and a list of eligible degrees you can progress onto.
Contextual admissions
Contextual admissions could help you gain a place at university if you have faced additional challenges during your education which might have impacted your results. Visit our contextual admissions page to find out about how this works and whether you could be eligible.
Course structure
We continually review and enhance our curriculum to ensure we are delivering the best possible learning experience, and to make sure that the subject knowledge and transferable skills you develop will prepare you for your future. The University will make every reasonable effort to offer programmes and modules as advertised. In some cases, changes may be necessary and may result in new modules or some modules and combinations being unavailable, for example as a result of student feedback, timetabling, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes and new research. Not all optional modules are available every year.
Success in every organisation is driven by its people, and Human Resource Management (HRM) is the process that shapes how we work, grow, and succeed. This module goes beyond HR policies and paperwork. We will explore how HRM actively influences our working lives, various workplace cultures, and our perceptions of identity and work itself.
You will explore why HRM plays a crucial role in shaping employability and recruitment, performance management, and personal development across all sectors. But HRM isn’t just about policies; it’s about people. You will examine how companies attract talent, keep employees motivated, and navigate the challenges of both human and digital work.
Whether you aspire to lead a team, foster a creative workplace, or specialise in HR, this module will challenge you to think critically about people, performance and purpose in modern organisations.
This module will enhance your knowledge in accounting and finance. You will first focus on financial accounting, exploring essential topics like the valuation of inventory and non-current assets such as machinery, buildings and land. This knowledge is critical for understanding financial statements. You will examine financial accounting in limited liability companies and sharpen your skills in analysing financial statements.
In terms of management accounting, you will learn techniques to take control of business costs and performance. You will master the art of costing through absorption and activity-based costing methods, and perfect your approach to budgetary control for planning and effective oversight.
In finance, you will cover key areas of financial markets, including traditional equity, bond and currency markets as well as modern development such as cryptocurrencies. You will also tackle the fascinating subjects of capital investment decision-making, risk and return, and calculating the cost of capital. These are essential tools to help businesses plan for a profitable future.
This module introduces the functioning of the global business environment and the implications for business. It uses relevant conceptual and analytical economic tools grounded in international political economy.
You will cover a range of important topics in international economics, including globalisation, the determinants of trade patterns and trade policies, exchange rate determination, the global factory and global supply chains, the growth of emerging economies, international knowledge flows, regionalism, and climate change.
Operations Management (OM) is a core managerial discipline for various operations, ranging from private sector manufacturing to public sector services. It is applicable to any of the organised processes that underpin the modern world, including transportation, energy generation, retailing, production of goods, and the provision of medical and educational services.
You will find understanding the main principles of OM valuable if you are studying any business and management degree, as it is connected to many areas of management. A large part of OM is analytical: structuring, measuring and reaching logical conclusions about operations problems such as congestion, shortages, errors and failures. Part of it is constructive: being able to design processes and put together plans that systematize, coordinate and improve work. This module reflects the combination of these elements and incorporates both qualitative and quantitative methods.
Optional
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This module will support your learning of how marketers and advertising agencies develop strategies to engage with their target customers. You will explore how brands use digital tools and platforms to transform the way they connect with us, and how data is used to shape campaigns, target consumers, create personalised experiences and evaluate marketing performance. You will also reflect on emerging ethical issues such as privacy, data responsibility and the social impact of digital communications.
This module will immerse you in the unique and interrelated areas where entrepreneurial practices and opportunities emerge. It will focus on different forms of practice that inform and explain entrepreneurship in the corporate world, social enterprises, franchise organisations and family businesses.
The module will include four streams:
Social enterprise - a context in which entrepreneurial practices generate social value
Franchising - a context where entrepreneurs develop businesses and foster innovation through partnerships
Family business - a context where entrepreneurial opportunities align with family objectives across generations
Intrapreneurship - a context where opportunities lead to the emergence of new ventures within existing organisations
By adopting a contextual view of entrepreneurship, you will gain current insights that you can apply in practical settings. You will engage with these contexts by providing solutions to challenges presented by practitioners in franchising, social enterprises, family businesses, and corporations.
In this module, you will explore the key concerns and strategies of managers in international businesses. Through various examples, you will study the complexities of managing these enterprises, ranging from global manufacturing companies to international service providers. You will explore how international businesses affect economies and societies. By the end of this module, you will gain a clearer understanding of how to manage global operations and the intricate networks that support the production and delivery of goods and services worldwide.
This module provides an in-depth exploration of some key contemporary marketing topics, allowing students from a wider business background to then study further strategic marketing modules. You will gain a deeper understanding of the following:
consumers and consumer behaviour
effective marketing communications
the contemporary challenges facing marketers and organisations.
Marketing services rather than physical products presents a distinct set of challenges. You will examine key ideas around customer experience, service quality and relationship building. As service industries increasingly dominate global economies, you will develop an understanding of how to create value in sectors such as hospitality, finance, health and digital services.
This module will help you understand people and how they are managed and controlled in the workplace. It will draw on concepts from social and organisational psychology and explore how these ideas have been applied in designing management and work practices. You will be introduced to practices such as psychometric personality testing, as well as various motivation techniques. You will also explore new forms of control and how work changed from something we do, to who and what we are.
We will examine how managers and management practices shape the meaning and identity of employees using corporate culture, workspaces and work environments, humour and emotions to align individuals with organisational goals.
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Business revolves around the exchange of values: buying and selling, consuming and producing. But why do we value certain things more than others? What are these values, and how do they shape contemporary economies?
As you enter the final year of your studies, you will begin to see that answers to such questions involves more than rational or purely economic calculations. It is important for managerial and organisational decision-making to understand the social, cultural and ethical forces that influence our values and the role they play in shaping our personal lives.
You will examine how value is assigned to what we produce and consume. You will also consider how different values guide the ethics of contemporary businesses. You will develop your critical understanding of why we value what we do, how we make decisions, and the importance of questioning the assumptions behind those decisions.
This project is an opportunity for you to draw on the knowledge you have gained through your course and apply it to a key problem or issue linked to your field of study. It serves as the culmination of your learning experience, enabling you to demonstrate the skills you have developed.
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You will explore what makes brands powerful and how they create value in competitive markets. This module introduces you to strategic approaches to brand development, positioning and identity. You will consider how brands connect with audiences emotionally and culturally, and how ethical branding and inclusivity are increasingly central to long-term brand success.
Discover how marketing works in business markets, where long-term relationships and negotiation play a central role. You will examine how organisations market to other organisations, manage key accounts and build trust in complex decision-making processes. Additionally, you will learn about effective strategic negotiating skills and reflect on the ethical dimensions of working in B2B environments.
This module explores some of the most pressing issues that marketers face today. Topics might include digital transformation, sustainability, inclusivity or changing consumer values. You will be encouraged to reflect critically on the role of marketing in society and consider how your own practice can contribute to a more responsible future.
You will develop an informed, critical and current understanding of how people management is undertaken in organisations and the implications this has for all stakeholders. Whether you aspire to be a human resources professional in your future career or a manager in some capacity, you are likely to be managed in some way.
The module provides a solid foundation for evaluating different approaches to managing people and their potential impacts. You will gain a critical understanding of the appropriateness of these approaches in different contexts. To build this understanding, we will explore several current themes including flexible working and work-life balance, health and wellbeing in the workplace, and managing careers.
Supply chain management has become a significant concern for many organisations in both public and private sectors and is one of the most actively researched areas in the academic operations management community. You will explore the principles and practices of supply chain management focusing on logistics within high-volume industries like retail. Additionally, you will critically examine supply chain management, as just one manifestation of the broader issue of trans-organisational operations management.
Most of the time will be spent considering inter-organisational relationships from various perspectives, but it will also be necessary to understand how they relate to matters within the organisation. You will also consider emerging themes in supply chain management, such as service supply chains and sustainability.
Can global sustainable development be effectively managed? If so, who should be responsible for it?
The UN Sustainable Development Goals represent the most recent effort to balance environmental, social, and economic priorities in a world experiencing rapid change in both ecological and material conditions. You will explore various perspectives and positions regarding sustainable development: what it is, how it is distributed, what it could become, and what kind of sustainability we can realistically achieve.
We will examine how businesses and management interact with nature, while critically assessing the political, ecological, social, and economic interconnections and their implications. Through comparative analyses, case studies, and reflective inquiries, you will develop the ability to think critically, establish connections, and take meaningful action toward creating sustainable futures.
Explore how organisations operate across borders and adapt their marketing strategies to different international contexts. You will examine global trends, cultural influences and the challenges of managing global brands. This module encourages you to think critically about ethical and sustainable practices in global markets and prepares you for roles in multinational environments.
You will explore how domestic and international political environments impact businesses and organisations. Drawing on the knowledge you have gained throughout your studies, you will examine current affairs and geopolitical issues across the globe and discuss their implications for management decision-making.
The module responds to debates and events in real-time, using a range of current examples. We will discuss and debate the impact of foreign policies and political decisions on global trade, as well as the implications of conflicts across different regions on business strategies and geo-politics.
We will analyse the global influence of various economic actors, the rise of new political movements, and the impact of technology on the global business environment. This module will equip you with the skills to navigate the complex political landscape and dynamics that influence management strategies and decisions.
This module critically examines the relationship between technology, power, and society. You will challenge the conventional view of technology as a neutral force, exploring its profound impact on work, organising, and social inequalities, including those related to gender, race, disability, and coloniality. You will investigate the complex interaction between technological development and societal structures.
You will learn to analyse dominant narratives surrounding technology, examining diverse perspectives. A key focus will be on developing your ability to critically examine the discourses and applications of technology. This will encourage you to question your own assumptions and those of others.
By the end of the module, you will gain tools to contextualise how technology is discussed, deployed, and experienced within contemporary organisations and society.
This module helps you develop as a responsible and effective leader. You will learn to make decisions that balance the concerns of all stakeholders, including employees, society and the environment. You will engage with responsible leadership theories to gain a deeper understanding of your own approach to leadership.
A critical element of leading responsibly is the ability to recognise the arguably “Western” and gender-blind theoretical concepts that underpin leadership, gender and business. You will develop a critical perspective to support your entrepreneurial leadership practice beyond your home borders.
Additionally, you will explore and identify the impact of leadership on gender and diversity in business. You will have the opportunity to reflect on your own perceptions of leadership and gender, as well as how these perceptions might influence your career and entrepreneurial aspirations within your specific country context.
This module introduces you to the role of data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) in modern business management. It covers key concepts, tools, and techniques used to analyse business data, generate insights, and support decision-making. You will explore how AI applications, such as machine learning, predictive analytics, agentic AI, and large language models (LLMs), are transforming management practices across industries.
The module emphasises practical problem-solving through case studies, hands-on exercises, and discussions on ethical and strategic implications. By the end of the module, you will have a foundational understanding of how analytics and AI can enhance business performance and drive innovation. You will also develop the technical skills needed to leverage these technologies to solve real-world business problems.
Strategic management involves making deliberate choices that shape an organisation’s direction and scope, ultimately enhancing its ability to create value and achieve long-term success. In today’s rapidly changing business environment, the ability to strategise—process complex information, think creatively, and persuade others—is an essential skill. These abilities influence a firm’s short-term performance and long-term survival, impacting a wide range of stakeholders.
This module provides you with an in-depth understanding of strategy. You will learn to critically analyse real-world business decisions using contemporary strategic management thinking. Through interactive lectures, case analyses, and discussions, you will explore how firms position themselves in competitive markets, manage resources, and adapt to external changes. You will also examine how artificial intelligence is transforming strategy making, from predictive analytics to automation. By the end of the module, you will be prepared to tackle complex strategic challenges and make informed, impactful decisions in your future career.
In an increasingly competitive world, marketing plays a crucial role in shaping the direction and strategy of global and national organisations to create sustainable success. This module challenges you to think at a higher level about how marketing supports organisational goals. You will explore how strategic thinking influences decisions around product portfolios, markets and customer relationships. As you examine contemporary challenges such as sustainability and competitive disruption, you will build your ability to evaluate and develop integrated marketing strategies.
Fees and funding
We set our fees on an annual basis and the 2026/27
entry fees have not yet been set.
There may be extra costs related to your course for items such as books, stationery, printing, photocopying, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits. Following graduation, you may need to pay a subscription to a professional body for some chosen careers.
Specific additional costs for studying at Lancaster are listed below.
College fees
Lancaster is proud to be one of only a handful of UK universities to have a collegiate system. Every student belongs to a college, and all students pay a small college membership fee which supports the running of college events and activities. Students on some distance-learning courses are not liable to pay a college fee.
For students starting in 2025, the fee is £40 for undergraduates and research students and £15 for students on one-year courses.
Computer equipment and internet access
To support your studies, you will also require access to a computer, along with reliable internet access. You will be able to access a range of software and services from a Windows, Mac, Chromebook or Linux device. For certain degree programmes, you may need a specific device, or we may provide you with a laptop and appropriate software - details of which will be available on relevant programme pages. A dedicated IT support helpdesk is available in the event of any problems.
The University provides limited financial support to assist students who do not have the required IT equipment or broadband support in place.
Study abroad courses
In addition to travel and accommodation costs, while you are studying abroad, you will need to have a passport and, depending on the country, there may be other costs such as travel documents (e.g. VISA or work permit) and any tests and vaccines that are required at the time of travel. Some countries may require proof of funds.
Placement and industry year courses
In addition to possible commuting costs during your placement, you may need to buy clothing that is suitable for your workplace and you may have accommodation costs. Depending on the employer and your job, you may have other costs such as copies of personal documents required by your employer for example.
The fee that you pay will depend on whether you are considered to be a home or international student. Read more about how we assign your fee status.
Home fees are subject to annual review, and may be liable to rise each year in line with UK government policy. International fees (including EU) are reviewed annually and are not fixed for the duration of your studies. Read more about fees in subsequent years.
We will charge tuition fees to Home undergraduate students on full-year study abroad/work placements in line with the maximum amounts permitted by the Department for Education. The current maximum levels are:
Students studying abroad for a year: 15% of the standard tuition fee
Students taking a work placement for a year: 20% of the standard tuition fee
International students on full-year study abroad/work placements will also be charged in line with the maximum amounts permitted by the Department for Education. The current maximum levels are:
Students studying abroad for a year: 15% of the standard international tuition fee during the Study Abroad year
Students taking a work placement for a year: 20% of the standard international tuition fee during the Placement year
Please note that the maximum levels chargeable in future years may be subject to changes in Government policy.
Scholarships and bursaries
Details of our scholarships and bursaries for students starting in 2026 are not yet available.
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The opportunity to undertake a wide array of modules has allowed me to learn all aspects of business, which allowed me to find what I was most interested in and therefore specialise in those areas towards the end of my degree.
Top 100 in the world for Business and Management
Lancaster is ranked 13th in the UK and joint 99th globally for Business and Management according to the QS World Rankings by Subject 2025, one of nine subjects at Lancaster to be featured in the top 100 in these prestigious listings.
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