This 2-year programme hasbeen designed with your future in mind and developed with input from businesses so you gain theexpertiseyou need to succeed in the modernworld.By studying with us, youwilldevelop knowledge and skills acrosskeybusiness disciplines, focusing on the study of organisations,management,and the changing environment in which they operate.
On your journey with us you willinteract withourstrong network of professional bodies, industry specialistsand alumni; and you'll havetheopportunity for fully supported entrepreneurial activity. We offer an innovative blended learningapproach tosupportyour needs and developyour keydigital,analyticaland coaching skillsalong the way.
And where better to study than our brand new, purpose-built campus, in the heart of one of Londons fastest growing areas?We are responding to the needs of a community and providing Londoners with a brand new business hub in the heart of Croydon. We have chosen our new campus as the home of our accelerated degrees, giving local residents an extra boost towards employment.
Why Business Management at LSBU?
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- We are ranked 5th among modern London competitors for Business Management (Complete University Guide, 2022).
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- We are an esteemed member institution of the Business Graduates Association (BGA), sister brand to the AMBA.
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- We hold Centre of Excellence status with the IOEE, recognising our entrepreneurial culture and practice.
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- We offer outstanding facilities and access to the software widely used in industry: Bloomberg, SAGE, FAME, Nvivo and SPSS.
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- Graduate in just 2 year, meaning lower fees and a step closer to employment.
Extra curricular activities
Business students benefit from a number of facilities and software available within the School of Business, but are also host to a whole number of extracurricular activities that help prepare students for the world of work.
Below is a list of extracurricular activities which students can get involved in, utilising the facilities which we have available, to make the learning process at LSBU much more practical and hands-on.
- Institute of Directors (IoD) our close relationship with the IoD results in regular networking events with senior IoD members, entry into the Young Director of the Year award, membership with the IoD, and access to all of their great resources.
- Business Solutions Centre - put skills in to practice as a student advisor inthe¯Business Solutions Centre, whilst making a positive impact in the business community.
- Mentoring“ Students have the opportunity to be mentored by a peer or provisional from industry
- LinkedIn Learning - benefit from access to a¯wide array of courses and materials related to professional and personal development.
- Live Projects students benefit from live projects with real businesses who present problems and students have to suggest solutions.
- Hackathons an event, which brings students together to solve a business problem over a short period, you will need to think fast and work as a team to come up with an innovative solution!
- ILX courses We provide a number of accredited courses, which prepare students for project management, a crucial skill respected within the business sector.
- Learn a language students will have the opportunity to learn another language, an invaluable skill in a global city. Another language is just another skill we can support you with, supporting you for future career success.
- Speakers Club- improveyour presentation skills by working with professional and networking.
Find out about our¯HEAR programme in the School of Business
Accelerated 2-year degree
By studying on a 2-year accelerated degree, you will be required to study throughout the year including through the summer. This allows you to complete the full course, with the same outcomes, in a shorter amount of time.. Students considering two-year degrees are expected to be highly self-motivated to complete the course within two years, and our academics and specialist personal tutors will be there to support you along the way.