BSc (Hons) Business and Management (Marketing) at University of Derby

Programme overview

If you want to combine strong business and management skills with specialist marketing expertise, this degree is designed for you. Delivered online and built with flexibility in mind, it enables you to balance your studies with work and personal commitments. We welcome learners from all walks of life – whether you already have business experience or are starting your career journey – provided we are confident you have the drive and ability to succeed.

What you will study

Stage 1 core modules: Principles of Accounting and Finance , Business and Society, Business Economics, Human Resource Management, Enterprising mindsets: Skills, Opportunity and Innovation, Introduction to Marketing. Stage 2 core modules: Financial Analysis and Decision Making, Data Insight for Business Decision Making, Applied Operations Management, Sustainability and Responsible Management, Project Management, Digital Marketing. Stage 3 core modules: Strategic Marketing, Ethics and Sustainability, Marketing Across Cultures.

Career pathways

The BSc (Hons) Business and Management (Marketing) is designed for people who aspire to build careers in marketing, brand management, and communications, as well as in wider business and leadership roles across any industry and country.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will need A-levels or equivalent qualifications such as a BTEC certificate or diploma, an international baccalaureate, OU credits, an access to HE diploma, Scottish highers or Irish leaving certificate.; We’ll also consider all the information that you include in your application, including evidence of any relevant experience which demonstrates you have the potential to succeed on this online learning degree.; Exemptions; We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, origins, countries of residence and walks of life, as long as you can be considered adequately prepared to complete the course. This can be proved either by relevant academic and/or professional qualifications and/or business experience.; If you have experience of working in a business environment, we can take this into account. For example, you may be eligible for the direct entry at Stage 3 (Level 6) if you have significant proven managerial experience; this enables you to complete the course in one year on the accelerated route, or in two years following a standard route.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,290 for the whole programme (2025/26). Total course fee for online study; same fee for UK/EU/international students Source

International applicants: GBP 16,290 for the whole programme (2025/26). Total course fee for online study; same fee for UK/EU/international students Source

Intake: September, January, May

Duration: Part-time: 3-6 years

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