BSc (Hons) Digital Business Leadership at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Drive AI and digital transformation in organisations and build the skills to lead and manage businesses on our digital business leadership course. Businesses are being transformed by digital technologies, data, artificial intelligence (AI), and changing customer and global demands – and they need leaders who can understand and navigate this change effectively. Digital business leadership combines strategic thinking with digital awareness and the ability to lead people through transformation.

Faculty: Leeds Business School | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement) | Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional placement year) | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Academic & Critical Thinking Skills, Managing Organisations & People, Marketing & the Digital Customer Experience, Data Decisions & Understanding AI, Leadership & Professional Practice, Accounting & Finance for Managers. Year 2 core modules: Data Analytics & Digitalisation in Business, Professional Skills, Learning & Development in Organisations, People Resourcing & Talent Planning, Future Focused Management for Sustainability, Principles of Leadership in the Digital Era. Year 3 core modules: Machine Learning & AI for Efficient Management, Global Responsibility & Sustainability, Leadership, Strategy & Change, Digital Transformation & AI in Business, Research Skills.

Career pathways

AI and digital transformation are changing how organisations operate across numerous sectors, creating opportunities for graduates who can connect technology, data, strategy, and people. Employers need adaptable digital professionals who can understand emerging technologies while making commercially aware decisions and leading change. Roles include Digital business analyst, Digital transformation assistant, Project coordinator, Operations manager, Business consultant, Strategy analyst, Innovation manager, Management trainee.

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 112 points required. (Minimum 72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies). GCSEs GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points. T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core. Scottish Awards 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above. Irish Leaving Certificate 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above. International baccalaureate 112 tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,345 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement)

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/search/results?SearchText=Leeds+Beckett+University+Digital+Business+Leadership&filters=Destination_Undergraduate&studyYear=2027

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