Business Management and Analytics

Why Study This Course?

• Learn business theory and management techniques alongside practical analytics — programming, statistics and data visualisation.

• Gain workplace-ready skills in Python/R, spreadsheets, SQL and applied statistical methods.

• Learn to translate data into clear recommendations for managers and stakeholders.

• Benefit from LJMU’s Future Focus programme to reflect on experience and shape your professional profile.

• Choose a sandwich placement year or a study year abroad to build hands-on experience and global perspective.

• Strong emphasis on employability and real-world, work-related learning throughout the degree.

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

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

• LJMU climbed 7 places this year to become 15th university in the UK for Business and Management Studies (Uni Compare - Subject Rankings 2027)

About Your Course
The programme develops your ability to analyse complex business problems, use programming and statistical techniques to extract actionable insight, and communicate results clearly to diverse audiences. It prepares you for careers across sectors where management expertise and analytical capability are in demand.

What you’ll learn

By the end of the programme you will have:

• A rigorous grounding in business theories, models, techniques and contemporary issues.

• Practical proficiency in programming languages and statistical techniques to transform business data into actionable insight.

• The ability to evaluate and apply analytics responsibly, recognising the ethical and professional limits of data-driven decisions.

• Skills to apply business and analytics knowledge in workplace settings and team environments.

• Personal and professional development through the Future Focus programme and reflective practice.

• Intellectual confidence and a positive approach to lifelong learning.

Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.

The methods used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated are as follows:
Knowledge and skills are gained through a range of teaching and learning approaches that include lectures, workshops, seminars and tutorials depending upon the subject matter and the learning experience and level of study. All modules in the programme emphasise student-centred learning, involving students in task-based activities followed by discussion, feedback and a wider application of the concepts. Theoretical concepts will be applied to practical examples and experiences to enable students to see their relevance. Through PDP students will be encouraged to develop and work towards more personal and professional goals. Work-related learning forms an integral part of the programme and will give students an opportunity to engage with the external environment at each level.
Students will be taught in a range of group sizes with a focus on both individual and group work, to ensure that students gain an understanding and experience of teamwork and working alone. Tutorial support is given on all modules through a variety of processes and support is also offered through the personal tutor system.
The programme uses a range of assessment methods including essays; reports; presentations; portfolios and case studies. There will be a mix of individual and group assessment. Students are encouraged to identify their strengths and weaknesses and set appropriate goals and strategies for achievement.
Guidance and feedback on assessments are provided at modular level. Criteria for assessment accompanies individual assignments. Indicative and essential sources accompany course outlines.

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