Business Management with Law

Give yourself the edge in the employment market. Learn to observe the business world from a legal perspective on this business management law course.

Develop a dynamic combination of practical business knowledge and legal expertise. This course will open doors to a range of career opportunities for you.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Examine core business principles including finance, communications, entrepreneurship and human resource management

• Cover copyright, commercial, company, intellectual property rights and media and entertainment law

• Analyse complex and multi-faceted problems from a range of natural, global, legal and political settings to understand business and management behaviour and performance

• Gain an understanding of the operation of key global markets and consider important worldwide macro-economic issues

• Explore employment relations and how to manage employees, the employment relationship and the application of complex employment law and regulation

• Gain a grounding in commercial law and an appreciation of commercial factors which influence the operation of a business

Learn from experts
You’ll be taught by a team of tutors made up of experienced business and legal experts who have professional relationships with key employers in Leeds. These include Eversheds Sutherland, DAC Beachcroft and Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC.

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Opportunities on your doorstep
Apply your knowledge in real-world settings with an optional year-long placement in industry. With our strong links to industry, you'll be able to gain access to a number of major employers within Leeds, the region's centre for legal and financial services.

Links with industry
Our guest lecture programme will give you the chance to enhance your knowledge and gain inspiration. High-profile speakers have included ministers, judges and the CEO of the London Stock Exchange. To view and register for any upcoming guest lectures, visit our university events webpage.

An expanding business hub
From tech and gaming giants to national media powerhouses, including the BBC and Channel 4, Leeds boasts attractive opportunities within a variety of industries. Already one of the largest legal and financial centres in the UK, the city’s economy is forecast to grow even further over the next decade. This will provide the perfect location to witness the impact of development, expansion and innovation, making Leeds a great place to study business

Why study Business Management with Law at Leeds Beckett University

• 100% of students on Business Management with Law were positive about the availability of specialist facilities*

• Open doors to a range of career opportunities by developing a dynamic combination of practical business knowledge and legal expertise

• Work alongside a teaching team who have links to national and multinational organisations

• Use the university's industry connections to take a paid work placement that will help develop employability skills

*National Student Survey 2025