Business Management with Marketing and Industrial Placement BSc

BScUndergraduate (Placement)Business & Finance
Industrial Placement

Course Highlights

  • Birmingham Business School is consistently found in international ranking tables and accredited by leading bodies, AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. The triple-crown accreditation confirms our position within an elite group.
  • Our strong links with industry mean academic study is combined with a real practical focus, leading to excellent job opportunities.
  • The University of Birmingham is one of the UK's most consistently sought‑after universities by the UK’s top graduate employers, and has been for the last decade (High Fliers Research 2026).

What You'll Study

Experience a comprehensive learning approach with lectures, collaborative projects, and personalised support in small group sessions. Structured Learning: 30 hours of weekly contact time, supplemented by self-guided study tailored to your degree and specific module requirements. Small Group Seminars: Engage in interactive discussions and collaborate with peers, promoting a deeper understanding of course material. Practical Workshops: Develop hands-on skills and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, enhancing your problem-solving abilities. You’ll transform your career prospects with tailored placements approved by the University of Birmingham with guidance from our Careers Team. Your progress is assessed through coursework and exams. Coursework takes a variety of forms, including reports, essays, group presentations, class essays and computer assignments. You must achieve satisfactory results to proceed to the next year. Your final degree is based on marks gained in the second and third years and credits which you build up throughout the whole programme. Both placements are worth 120 credits in total and comprise of 12.5% of the total degree classification. As a Business Management with Marketing and Placement graduate, you will receive the critical, analytical and communication skills that are highly sought after by top employers. Achieve your professional aspirations with our dedicated on-campus career support. We'll guide you in developing a winning career strategy, setting you apart in the competitive job market. Whether you aim to build your own business or pursue opportunities in the UAE and beyond, our expert guidance will ensure you're primed for success upon graduation. Unlock your potential and embark on the career journey you've always dreamed of! Our accomplished graduates have thrived in various fields, from advertising and banking to law, accounting, marketing, consulting, and communications. Invest in a versatile education that empowers you to carve your unique path to success!

Year 1

  • Economics for Business20 credits
  • Introduction to Marketing and Communications20 credits
  • Organisations, Management and Entrepreneurship20 credits
  • Accounting, Accountability and Financial Decision-making20 credits
  • Discover Management Education and Learning20 credits
  • Quantitative Skills for Business20 credits

Year 2

  • Business Strategy20 credits
  • Consumer Behaviour20 credits
  • Research Methods20 credits
  • Responsible Business: Theory and Practice20 credits
  • Human Resource Management20 credits
  • Marketing Communications20 credits

Optional modules

  • Industrial Placement120 credits

Year 3

  • Crisis Management20 credits
  • Data Visualization and Consumer Insights20 credits
  • Dissertation40 credits

You will need to choose 2 modules from the following options:

  • Responsible Marketing and Society20 credits
  • Services and Retail Strategy20 credits
  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship20 credits

Entry Requirements

A Level: 3 A Levels. Typical offer AAB-BBB. GCSE Mathematics at grade 5/B and English at grade 6/B required. General Studies is not accepted as one of three A2s, but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of the offer and have General Studies as a fourth A2
IB Diploma: 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall and SL/HL Mathematics at 5.
English: To study at the University, you must be able to demonstrate a good level of written and spoken English. Many applicants do this by submitting a recent IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE result, or by completing a Presessional English course. The level of English language proficiency required varies depending on your level of study and subject area. You can view the full English language requirements, including accepted tests and required scores, on our entry requirements page for the Dubai campus.

Careers

At Birmingham Dubai, our aim is to make sure that success in your studies leads you on to a fulfilling career. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network information, advice and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal. In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Science

Start Date

September 2026

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Business & Finance

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Integrated year in industry, Major/minor

Tuition Fee

AED 134,922/yr

Tuition for September 2026 entry: AED 134,922 per year. To apply for an undergraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online. Apply directly through the University of Birmingham Dubai Admissions portal (not UCAS); there is no application fee. A non-refundable AED 5,000 tuition deposit is payable on accepting an offer and is deducted from your fees. Decisions are usually issued within 10 working days.

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