Business Management with Social Purpose, BSc (Hons)

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. This programme emphasises sustainable and ethical business practices, aligning with the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Management Education. Students explore core business concepts alongside specialised topics like non-profit management, corporate social responsibility, and social enterprise through practical projects and modules on economics, marketing, and strategy.In the first year, foundational modules introduce business fundamentals; the second year applies theory to social purpose issues, including volunteering and hybrid organisations; and the third year focuses on specialisation, leadership skills, and a final project with real-world application. The degree offers options for a three- or four-year format, including placements or study abroad, preparing graduates for careers in social enterprises, NGOs, or corporate responsibility roles. Assessment combines exams and coursework, with the programme fostering ethical leadership for 21st-century challenges.

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 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.