A Business and Management degree at Bristol gives you a broad understanding of how organisations work, from strategy and operations to finance, marketing and people management, before you specialise in the areas that interest you most. You will develop the knowledge and skills to understand complex business challenges and how effective management turns ideas into results.

We want our graduates to become the managers and leaders organisations need now: people who think critically, collaborate effectively, and respond to the defining challenges of our time, from sustainability and climate change to AI and the digital economy. Alongside a strong academic foundation, you will develop the practical skills, confidence and judgement to make an impact in a rapidly changing world.

What sets our degrees apart is flexibility. You can tailor your studies to match your interests and ambitions, whether you see your future in the corporate world, entrepreneurship and start-ups, or the social enterprise and not-for-profit sector. Optional units such as Technology Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence for Business, and Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability allow you to broaden or deepen your studies as your interests develop.

If you're looking for a more specialised route, our International Business Management and Marketing degrees offer opportunities to focus on those areas from the start.

While studying our Business and Management degrees, you'll engage with industry professionals, applying your learning in real-world contexts and developing the skills needed for a wide range of careers.

Every student will have access to our mentoring scheme, connecting you with professionals in sectors you're interested in exploring. You’ll build your professional, gain industry insight and develop the confidence to build relationships that are vital for careers success.

Depending on your course, you’ll have opportunities to take part in work-based learning including professional placements, real-world challenges and industry consultancy projects. These experiences are supported by dedicated School Employability Consultants and our Professional Liaison Network, which builds partnerships with employers to enhance student learning. Alongside this, the Business School offers careers and employability activities including sector insight talks, company visits, mock interviews and networking dinners.

As Bristol is a hub for startups, some of our graduates go on to launch their own businesses, while others join graduate schemes in the public and private sectors, continue to postgraduate study or pursue professional careers in finance, marketing or management consultancy. Recent employers include KPMG, Goldman Sachs, UK government, Amazon and the NHS.

You'll also benefit from support from the University's Careers Service and Basecamp Enterprise, which helps aspiring entrepreneurs through skills workshops, networking events, funding opportunities and business support. You can also complete the Bristol PLUS Award, recognising the skills and experience you gain through extracurricular activities alongside your studies.