Business and Project Management

Why Study This Course?

• Gain practical skills valued across industries - from planning and communication to project leadership

• Develop your knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2® and other project management frameworks

• Learn how to manage competing project demands, including scope, time, cost and quality

• Strengthen your confidence, teamwork and problem-solving abilities

• Benefit from Future Focus support to shape your professional development

• Opportunities to spend a year on placement or study abroad

• Winner! Business School of the Year, Educate North Awards 2025

• Winner! Business School of the Year, Times Higher Education Awards 2025

About your course

Explore how organisations operate, how projects are delivered, and how effective managers lead teams, solve problems and drive change.

You will develop a strong foundation in business theory, project management methodologies and real-world practice - learning how to apply your skills through case studies, hands-on tasks and work-related learning.

What you’ll learn
By the end of the programme, you will have:

Core business and project knowledge
• A strong understanding of key business theories, models and techniques
• The ability to critically evaluate different project management methodologies and select the right approach for different organisational contexts
• A strategic understanding of the project “triple constraint” - balancing scope, time and cost to deliver value

Professional and employability skills
• The ability to apply business and project skills in real work situations
• Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills
• Experience working both independently and collaboratively
• Enhanced self-awareness through Future Focus, helping you reflect on challenges and achievements

A mindset for lifelong learning
• The intellectual curiosity and learning habits needed for modern, evolving workplaces
• The confidence to continue your studies or pursue a range of business careers