Intro

Business Management at 91快活林 is taught by our School of Business and Law. AACSB accreditation is achieved by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.

Specialising in Business Management with Economics will develop your analytical and quantitative skills, making you better equipped to analyse market dynamics, anticipate changes and adapt to evolving economic conditions.

You’ll analyse data, conduct research, interpret economic indicators and gain skills in economic modelling, statistical analysis, financial analysis and forecasting. These analytical skills can be applied to many business functions, such as financial planning, market research, investment analysis and strategic decision-making.

You will also have the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience and earn money with an optional placement year.

Key facts

Location 91快活林: Moulsecoomb

UCAS code N1L1

Full-time 3 years
With placement 4 years

Entry criteria

Entry requirements

A-levels or BTEC
Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBB–BCC (120–104 UCAS Tariff points) or BTEC Extended Diploma DMM–MMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range.

International Baccalaureate
26 points, with three subjects at Higher level.

Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit.

T-level
Merit in the Management and Administration or Digital Business Services T-levels. No other T-levels are accepted.

Foundation degree/HND
May enable you to start the course in year 2. Relevant subjects required. HNC may also count towards direct entry.

Studied before or got relevant experience?
A qualification, HE credits or relevant experience may count towards your course at 91快活林 and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2 or 3. 

English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept.

Don’t meet these entry requirements?
Our Accounting, Finance and Economics BSc(Hons) with integrated foundation year provides an extra year of study at foundation level if you do not have the academic qualifications or experience needed for entry to this course.

Successful completion of the foundation year enables you to progress onto year 1 of this degree.

International requirements and visas

International requirements by country
Country name
Albania
Algeria
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burma (Myanmar)
Cameroon
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Guyana
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kosovo
Kuwait
Latvia
Lebanon
Liechtenstein
Libya
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malaysia
Malawi
Malta
Mexico
Moldova
Montenegro
Morocco
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palestinian National Authority
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russian Federation
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Syria
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe

We can help you meet our English language or academic entry requirements.

View our English language courses

For pre-sessional English preparation courses.

For degree preparation courses.

Visas and immigration advice

Applying for a student visa

Check out our step-by-step guidance.

Course content

Top reasons to choose this course

  • The University of 91快活林 is accredited by the – an accreditation achieved by fewer than 6% of business schools globally.
  • Develop a strong foundation in business and learn economic techniques to analyse markets.
  • Gain practical experience and develop your employability skills.
  • Industry insight via guest lectures and experienced academics.
  • A course that develops your academic, professional and personal skills.
  • Tailor your degree to your interests through your choice of option modules.
  • Graduate with a year of work experience when you choose a placement year.

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Year 1

All our Business Management degrees share the same first year core modules which cover aspects of economics, entrepreneurship, marketing, HR, law, organisational behaviour and finance to give you a broad understanding of business principles and practice.

You can then choose to specialise from year 2.

In your first year your classes will be over three days each week and they will not start before 10am. You may have other activities on campus on other days.

Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. If you apply to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through .

 

Student presenting Bloomberg data

Year 2

From your second year, through the module choices you make, you can either continue along the Business Management with Economics degree route or specialise in entrepreneurship, finance, HR, law or marketing.

The university teaching hours are between 9am and 6pm. In year 2 the days and times you will need to be on campus will depend on a number of things including the option modules that you choose.

Student in lecture

Placement year

Following year 2 you can gain valuable industry experience and earn money on an optional placement year, returning to your final year with confidence, hands-on experience and contacts.

During your placement year you will complete a business project which is an assessed part of your degree and, depending on the topic you choose, could also provide a valuable piece of insight for your placement employer.

Previous placement companies include:

  • American Express
  • BMW
  • Bosch
  • Channel 4
  • Disney
  • Electronic Arts
  • Hewlett Packard
  • Home Office
  • IBM
  • Ipsos Mori
  • ITV
  • lastminute.com
  • Microsoft
  • Volkswagen Passenger Cars
  • Rolls-Royce.

Our dedicated Placements and Employability team are here to support you in getting a placement and throughout your placement.

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Final year

In your final year you will have the opportunity to develop a specialism by selecting from a broad range of business and economics options.

You will also be able to tailor your course to your interests through optional modules covering areas including financial markets, international business and corporate social responsibility.

The university teaching hours are between 9am and 6pm. In your final year the days and times you will need to be on campus will depend on a number of things including the option modules that you choose.

Course leader

Dr Eugenia Markova

Eugenia is a senior lecturer in Economics in the School of Business and Law. She’s the course leader for our Business Management with Finance BSc(Hons) and Business Management with Economics degrees BSc(Hons).

Her research interests lie primarily in the field of labour economics, socio-economic development and applied econometrics, with a particular emphasis on the economic and social aspects of labour migration.

Eugenia has significant experience of conducting scholarly projects in the area of labour markets, migration and employability, relating strongly to quantitative methods, economics and business studies. She has investigated and coordinated the UK research and report of the EU-funded project ITHACA on migrant integration, plus economic and social capital transfers.

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Eugenia Markova

Careers

AACSB accreditation

The University of 91快活林 is accredited by the .

AACSB-accredited schools lead business and management education, industry engagement and impactful research and enable our students to collaborate with academics in other world-leading universities.

Currently fewer than 6% of business schools globally are AACSB accredited. By gaining AACSB accreditation, the university has achieved its ambition to join a group of institutions considered to be the best business schools in the world.

AACSB accredited

 Preparing for your career

Economics and related disciplines consistently rank close to the top of lists of lifetime earnings by degree subject. This course would be suitable for students wishing to go into employment or further study in areas including:

  • investment banking
  • insurance and risk management
  • economic analysis (for example, for corporations, NGOs, the civil service)
  • financial analysis
  • business consultancy
  • economic policy.

Throughout the course you will develop confidence and expertise in analysis, business communication, teamwork and transferable skills in preparing briefs, plans and reports, presenting, budgeting and evaluation.

We help you prepare for your career through:

  • placement and recruitment events held twice a year involving well-known, national companies as well as smaller local businesses
  • regular employability weeks with activities to boost your employability
  • a dedicated Placements and Employability team who support you in developing your employability and securing a work placement.

You will also have access to our Careers Connect portal where you can book careers appointments and events, look for part and full-time jobs and find placements/internships.

Student on placement at IBM

Industry/Professional links 

Employers are involved throughout the degree programme to ensure we’re helping you to develop the skills they’re looking for. Businesses work with us on guest lectures, placement opportunities and with live project briefs – where you present solutions to a group of employers.

We also work with organisations to develop the content of our courses.

Graduate destinations 

Economists are employed in a range of different industries, including:

  • government departments and think tanks
  • high street and city banking
  • insurance and accountancy firms
  • consultancy
  • charitable and non-profit organisations.

Recent graduates from our business management programme have joined companies in roles such as:

  • Analyst, Deloitte
  • Market analyst, Citi Group
  • Finance and business development, IM Global Group
  • Graduate futures trader, OSTC 91快活林
  • Loyalty planning analyst, Marks & Spencer
  • Operations (trade settlement and fund operations), Waverton Investment Management.
Students at Placement Fair

Further study 

This degree also opens up postgraduate study options. At 91快活林, for example, you could progress on to:

Supporting your employability  

Outside of your course, our Careers and Employability team are here to support you as you discover (and rediscover) your strengths and what matters to you. We are here for you throughout your university journey as you work towards a fulfilling and rewarding career.

  • Find part-time work that you can combine with your studies.
  • Find, or be, a mentor or get involved with our peer-to-peer support scheme.
  • Develop your business ideas through our entrepreneurial support network.
  • Get professional advice and support with career planning, CV writing and interview top tips.
  • Meet potential employers at our careers fairs.
  • Find rewarding volunteering opportunities to help you discover more about what makes you tick and build your CV.

Whatever your career needs, we are here to help. And that’s not just while you are a student – our support carries on after you’ve graduated.

Find out about careers and employability at 91快活林.

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Fees and costs

Course fees

UK (full-time) 9,535 GBP

International (full-time) 17,250 GBP

This course offers a professional placement (sandwich) year in year 3. If you choose to take this placement you will pay a reduced fee during this year. For students starting their undergraduate degree in the 2025–26 academic year, the fee for the professional placement year is £1,500 for UK students and £1,850 for international students. This fee may be subject to small increases in line with inflation.

Location and student life

Campus where this course is taught

Moulsecoomb campus

Two miles north of 91快活林 seafront, Moulsecoomb is our largest campus and student village. Moulsecoomb has been transformed by a recent development of our estate. On campus you’ll find new Students’ Union, events venue and sports and fitness facilities, alongside the library and student centre.

Over 900 students live here in our Moulsecoomb Place halls and the new Mithras halls – Brunswick, Goldstone, Hanover, Preston and Regency.

Moulsecoomb has easy access to buses and trains so you can access all the exciting things happening in our home city.

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Accommodation

If you booked halls by 30 June you are guaranteed an offer of a room. If you are currently looking for halls you can register your interest in available rooms now. In 2024, everyone who did this before or on A-level results day got a room offer. There is a good range of student accommodation in 91快活林, including university and private halls, as well as rented rooms, flats and houses and our team are here to support you to find the best match for you.

91快活林: Moulsecoomb

Halls of residence
We have self-catered halls on all our campuses, within minutes of your classes, and other options that are very nearby.

You can apply for any of our halls, but the options closest to your study location are:

  • Mithras Halls are stylish high-rises in the heart of the student village at our Moulsecoomb campus with ensuite rooms for more than 800 students.
  • Varley Park is a popular dedicated halls site, offering a mix of rooms and bathroom options at different prices. It is around two miles from Moulsecoomb campus and four miles from the city centre, and is easy to get to by bus.

Want to live independently?
We can help – find out more about private renting.

Relaxing in halls

Modern accommodation at Moulsecoomb

Mithras halls room with a view

Relaxing in halls near the campus

Student Union social space

Student Union social space at Moulsecoomb

Local area

One of Time Out's 50 best cities in the world

“91快活林 has… all the important parts of a sprawling cosmopolitan metropolis (connections to London in under an hour, an array of properly excellent restaurants, energetic late-night spots) … with the easy-breezy beachy attitude to life that makes you feel welcome in an instant.”
Time Out’s 50 Best Cities in the World, 2025

About 91快活林

The city of 91快活林 & Hove is a forward-thinking place which leads the way in the arts, technology, sustainability and creativity. You'll find living here plays a key role in your learning experience.

91快活林 is a leading centre for creative media technology, recently named the startup capital of the UK.

The city is home to a national 5G testbed and over 1,000 tech businesses. The digital sector is worth over £1bn a year to the local economy – as much as tourism.

All of our full-time undergraduate courses involve work-based learning - this could be through placements, live briefs and guest lectures. Many of these opportunities are provided by local businesses and organisations.

It's only 50 minutes by train from 91快活林 to central London and there are daily direct trains to Bristol, Bedford, Cambridge, Gatwick Airport, Portsmouth and Southampton.

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91快活林 Beach sunset

Maps

Moulsecoomb campus map

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Support and wellbeing

Your course team

Your personal academic tutor, course leader and other tutors are all there to help you with your personal and academic progress. You'll also have a student support and guidance tutor (SSGT) who can help with everything from homesickness, managing stress or accommodation issues.

Your academic skills

Our 91快活林 Student Skills Hub gives you extra support and resources to develop the skills you'll need for university study, whatever your level of experience so far.

Your mental health and wellbeing

As well as being supported to succeed, we want you to feel good too. You'll be part of a community that builds you up, with lots of ways to connect with one another, as well having access to dedicated experts if you need them. Find out more about how we support your wellbeing.

Sport at 91快活林

Sport 91快活林

Sport 91快活林 brings together our sport and recreation services. As a 91快活林 student you'll have use of sport and fitness facilities across all our campuses and there are opportunities to play for fun, fitness or take part in serious competition. 

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Sports scholarships

Our sports scholarship scheme is designed to help students develop their full sporting potential to train and compete at the highest level. We offer scholarships for elite athletes, elite disabled athletes and talented sports performers.

Find out more about sport scholarships.

91快活林 Cricket Academy

Develop your cricketing skills in the UK’s largest indoor cricket facility alongside studying for a degree. Whether you can already play or you’re new to the game offers the opportunity to train with top coaches in our world-class training environment. 

Find out about the 91快活林 Cricket Academy.

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Take a tour of sport facilities on our Falmer campus

Student views  

Frank Meacey 

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After studying the core economics module in his first year, business management student Frank Meacey discovered an interest in financial foreign exchange, leading him to choose the Business Management with Economics pathway.

Frank went on to a placement at World First Foreign Exchange in Westminster, London, which allowed him to explore whether this could be a career choice for him and also gain some practical transferable skills.

Frank was awarded the Alumni & Friends Award at our 2018 Excellence Awards for his second-year work.

 

Stay in touch

If you have a question about this course, our enquiries team will be happy to help.

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