Business Management with Social Purpose, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

The BSc (Hons) Business with Social Purpose, offered by Bayes Business School at City, University of London—ranked among the top six UK business schools and fourth in London for Business and Management Studies—equips students with essential knowledge and skills to lead social change and address societal challenges. Emphasizing sustainable and ethical practices, the program integrates United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education, preparing future leaders through a curriculum that combines business fundamentals with expertise in charities, NGOs, corporate social responsibility, and social enterprises. Students engage in practical projects, consultancies, and electives to apply theory in real-world contexts.The three- or four-year degree includes core modules on management, economics, marketing, and social purpose in the first two years, followed by specialization in the final year with options for placement or study abroad. Assessment combines exams and coursework, with contributions to the final degree classification weighted as 10% for year one, 30% for year two, and 60% for year three. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in social enterprises, nonprofits, or corporate social responsibility roles.

Year one Core modules: — Introduction to management — Business economics — Critical analysis for business — Quantitative methods and analytics — Operations and supply chain management — Finance and management accounting 1 — Fundamentals of marketing — Management lab and business skills. Year two Core modules: — Technology and innovation management — Introduction to entrepreneurship — Introduction to finance — Human resources management — Business strategy analysis — Managing for social purpose — Campaigning for social change. Elective modules:

• Econometrics

• Financial & Management Accounting 2

• International Business Environment

• International Marketing

• Asset Management

• Economics for Business 2

• Financial Markets

• Intellectual Property Management

• Introduction to Business Law

• Management of the Public Sector

• Management Science

• Marketing Strategy

• International Management

• Micro-Placements

Year three You will spend the third year on placement gaining valuable experience, developing your skills and creating a network in the industry. Year four: you will return to Bayes for your final year. Core modules:

• Final-year project

• Research methods and data analysis

• Business in society

• Social enterprise

• Mentoring and coaching for leadership.

Elective Modules:

• International Business Strategy

• Advanced Management Practice

• Bank Strategy & Management

• Behavioural Decision Making

• Change Management

• Climate Change and its impact on the World Economy

• Corporate Governance

• Corporate Strategy

• Creativity and Innovation

• Design Thinking for the Digital Age

• Digital & Social Media Marketing

• Emerging Markets

• Financial Services Regulation

• International HR Management

• Mergers & Acquisitions

• New Product Development

• Strategy 2

• Technical Analysis

• Virtual Organisations

• Strategic Supply Chain Design

• Ethical Decision-Making in Business

• Micro-Placements

Modules are subject to change.