Business Management and International Business Management

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Your course

Business Management BA

/ September start

A Levels AAB

UCAS code N200

Gain a comprehensive understanding of a range of core business topics, combining academic study with practical skill development. With a wide array of optional modules, you can specialise in an area of interest or keep your options open, gaining insight into a range of different disciplines.

International Business Management with Study Abroad BA

/ September start

A Levels AAB

UCAS code N120

After building a solid foundation of business knowledge, you will spend a year abroad, preparing you for the global marketplace. Many students take a paid placement year after their year abroad, returning to Sheffield for their final year. You will graduate with a solid understanding of how businesses function and succeed in an international market.

Business Management and Economics BA

/ September start

A Levels AAB

UCAS code NL21

This course will give you a comprehensive understanding of core business issues and the principles of how businesses operate and succeed, paired with economic analysis and economic policy.

Business Management and Modern Languages & Cultures BA

/ September start

A Levels ABB

UCAS code RN50

Combining business management with modern languages and cultures gives your degree a global focus. You’ll study key areas of business management, such as organisational behaviour, marketing, operations management, and strategy alongside Catalan, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Portuguese or Spanish.

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Exemptions

Some of our undergraduate programmes are accredited and approved by professional associations, each with exemptions towards particular qualifications.

International Business Management - your year abroad

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Study abroad

Spend time at one of our partner institutions in Europe, Canada, Asia, Australia and New Zealand or the USA.

Chris Young.

The experiences I gained from the year abroad and my placement were absolutely invaluable

Undergraduate student,
BA International Business Management with Study Abroad and Placement Year

Careers and employability

Students listening to a talk in the Employability Hub.

The Employability Hub

You will be supported by our dedicated employability team from the day you arrive in Sheffield as a student, through your degree, and into your future career as you become part of our alumni community. We will be here to support you for as long as you need us.

BA Business Management and Economics student Maria Jose Gordillo takes us through a day in the life of her placement at PepsiCo.

Hear more from our students about their placement year experiences, including the process of securing their place.

Our Triple Crown accreditation from the from the three major international accreditation bodies – AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA

We're proud to be Triple Crown accredited

We hold a number of professional programme accreditations and membership to various industry associations.

See our accreditations

Our graduates

alumna stephanie massey

My lecturers' experience and passion for business made my experience at the Management School exciting and insightful

Steph Massey graduated with a degree in Business Management in 2022. She is now working on an HR graduate scheme at TikTok. Learn about how her degree got her there.

Jonathan Wright wearing graduation robes.

The study abroad year is one of the primary reasons for picking Sheffield, and it paid off 10 fold

Jonathan Wright, who is half American and half Brazilian, graduated with BA International Business Management with Study Abroad in 2020 and is now working as a Customer Success Associate at Qualtrics in Dublin, Ireland. Learn about how his degree got him there.

Aaron Probert wearing a black fleece.

I studied a module that enabled me to create a business of my choice, a social enterprise

Since graduating in 2019, Aaron has been hard at work bringing together his social enterprise, Labre’s Hope. He has partnered with leading charitable organisations Crisis and South Yorkshire Housing Association and won £500,000 of UK Government funding through the Community Renewal Fund.

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Placements and Internships

Are you considering a placement year or internship? You'll gain valuable work experience, test out a career path and build your network of contacts, with plenty of support from us along the way.

Placements and Internships

Your student experience

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Support services

You will have access to all the support you need during your studies, both within the faculty and through dedicated support services at the University of Sheffield.

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Students' Union

Our award-winning Students' Union is home to hundreds of societies and is a great place to try new things, find new hobbies and meet friends for life. You can also explore societies related to your studies.

Management Society

Josephine Gibson gives an overview of what opportunities she has had through being involved.

Investment Society

Maria Jose Gordillo gives an overview of what opportunities are available through the society.

Women in Business

Chi Nguyen shares her experiences of being part of the Women in Business Society.

The Deans list

Dean's List winners postgraduate class 2022

About the Dean's list award

The Dean's list award recognises the academic, employability and social responsibility-related achievements of our Management School students and is a great asset for when you enter the job market.

Eoin Sheehy received his Dean's List award.

Dean's list award winner - Eoin Michael Sheehy

Eoin committed to his personal and professional growth since his first day at the Management School, and made the most of every opportunity during his studies. Find out more about his experience that led to his fantastic achievement.

Explore

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Contacts for prospective students

Sheffield City Centre and University buildings — University of Sheffield campus

Guide to Sheffield

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