Business Management

Please note; this new Business Management Course (N220) is only available for Year 1 entry. Those looking for advanced entry should visit the existing N200 course for further information.

Choose this Business Management degree with outstanding business links, valuable work placements and study abroad options. Study at Scotland's Top Modern University for Student Satisfaction (CUG2026).

This Business Management degree at Abertay's Business School teaches you how to improve productivity, performance and profits. Learn to manage and lead organisations ethically, sustainably and inclusively.

Become a highly skilled business professional
Studying here is not just about getting a degree, it's about having the right educational experience that helps you become a skilled business professional. You’ll develop data-informed decision-making, enterprise and innovation skills, and the confidence to operate in global situations.

Lead change and innovate
We'll empower you to lead change and innovate in any kind of organisational setting. You'll work in teams, building the communication skills needed in a modern workplace. You'll graduate fully equipped with the knowledge and mindset to thrive in a rapidly changing work environment.

Outstanding industry links
Through our outstanding industry links, you'll find out how businesses really operate via expert guest speakers, real-world case studies, projects tackling real life business problems, work placement opportunities and offsite visits.

Work placement and study abroad options
There are work placement opportunities, and you can apply to study abroad as well.

You can gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of business life by going beyond the classroom and working on extra-curricular activities such as the IBM international Business Challenge.

Get prepared for the workplace
Our aim is to prepare you for the realities of professional life, so you become a capable business professional and emotionally intelligent leader. You’ll be encouraged to make evidence-based decisions and demonstrate data literacy throughout. So whether your ambition is to start your own business, or work for someone else, your skills and expertise will be relevant all over the world.

Scotland's Top Modern University for Student Satisfaction

Abertay is widely regarded as THE place to come for student satisfaction and high quality teaching. But don't just take our word for it:

• Scotland's Top Modern University for Student Satisfaction - National Student Survey 2024 and The Complete University Guide 2026.

• UK Top 10 for Student Experience - The Times Good University Guide 2025 and The Daily Mail University Guide 2024.

• Top Scottish Modern University - National Student Survey 2023 and 2024.

Following recent updates to our Business Management courses, this programme is available for Year 1 entry only. Applicants seeking entry to Year 2 or beyond should apply for the BA (Hons) Business Management (N200) or associated pathways

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The assessment for this programme is based on a foundation of authentic learning that supports the professional and academic ambitions of the whole graduate. The assessment will allow students to demonstrate application of knowledge in real-world contexts through live projects, capstones and other forms of authentic assessment. This facilitates the development of critical thinking skills, creativity and employability within our graduates.

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS