Businessnagement and Entrepreneurship

Why study Business Management and Entrepreneurship?

New businesses are the lifeblood of most developed or developing economies. They're needed by established companies, whether as a supplier offering exciting new inputs or as new ventures within the company.

Governments are very keen to stimulate the creation of new businesses and support them, as they are often key to developing regions or creating jobs in areas with high unemployment. Perhaps most importantly, you might want to start a business because you have a passion for creating something new.

To start and make a success out of your own business it's not enough just to have a great idea, you need to manage it well. If this is your ambition, you'll need to learn a wide range of entrepreneurial concepts and skills. Our Business Management and Entrepreneurship course will prepare you to become innovative, teach you how to manage new ideas and how to apply learning to creating a new business. We aim to give you practical experience through our extensive placement and mentoring programmes, which will equip you with hands-on skills and guidance from industry professionals.

• Dual accreditation: BA (Hons) degree, plus Certificate in Management and Leadership (CMI)
• Course designed by academics and entrepreneurs
• Work placement opportunities integrated into the second and third year of the programme.
• Rose 29 places in the 2023 Complete University Guide
• Option to study with a placement year of paid work experience

Career opportunities

Application methods

There is a range of methods for international students to apply to study an undergraduate or foundation degree at St Mary's.

Most international applicants will apply directly to St Mary's University, but can also apply either via UCAS or through an agent. American applicants can also apply through the Common App system.

Direct applications

If we are your only choice of university and you don't wish to indicate any others on your application, then we are able to accept direct applications via our International Undergraduate online application system.

When you submit your online form you will need to upload the following:

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates
• A copy of your English language requirements (if needed)
• A copy of your passport
• Visa history questionnaire

If for whatever reason you don't have these details available at the time you are still welcome to send the application, but we may not be able to make a full assessment or offer until we have all the information required.

Please note: original or official copies of these documents may be requested as part of the process.

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UCAS application

If you are applying to more than one UK university, you may want to apply through the UCAS (University and College Admissions Service) application process, used by the majority of UK and EU students.