Business
Build your future with a career in business, management and leadership
If you’re ready to develop your leadership skills, master business strategy, and shape your future career in management, our University Centre in Bury St Edmunds offers the perfect pathway. Whether you’re starting out, aiming to gain professional accreditation, or seeking a solid foundation to progress, we provide the teaching, support, and real-world experience to help you succeed.
Our courses combine academic knowledge with practical insight, giving you the confidence to lead teams, manage projects, and drive business growth. With opportunities for apprenticeships, work placements, and connections to industry professionals, you’ll graduate ready to make an impact.
Business and management pathways
BA (Hons) Business and Management
The business environment is continually changing. Management and leadership skills are essential for driving businesses forward. The BA (Hons) Business and Management programme will equip you with the knowledge, skills and experience that will enable you to be ‘professionally ready’ on graduation.
BA (Hons) Professional and Digital Marketing
The BA (Hons) Professional and Digital Marketing programme prepares you to succeed in a fast-moving global marketing environment. You will develop the skills to create and deliver marketing strategies across digital and traditional channels, using insights from content marketing, branding, analytics, and campaign management.
Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship
Take your career to the next level with our Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship. This course combines academic learning with real-world experience, developing your leadership, strategic thinking, and business management skills while you work.
Access to HE Business and Management
This course is designed for adults seeking to progress to university and a career in business, management, or related fields. It provides a strong foundation in subjects such as finance, marketing, leadership, and organisational behaviour, while developing essential academic skills like research, essay writing, and critical thinking. The programme is ideal for learners returning to education who want to gain a recognised qualification.
For the full range of construction pathways available across the Eastern Education Group – and to see the careers they can lead to – explore our Business Progression Map.
Why choose our university?
Strong links with local employers and professionals
Flexible study options designed to fit around your lifestyle
Gain real-world experience through hands-on projects
Careers in business and management
PROJECT MANAGER
Salary: £25,000-£75,000+
Responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects that support an organisation’s strategic goals. They coordinate people, budgets, and resources to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and to a high standard.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Salary: £13,000-£40,000+
Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a company, department, or specific business unit. They focus on achieving organisational goals by managing people, resources, and budgets while ensuring efficiency and profitability.
SALES
Salary: £13,000-£40,000+
Focuses on promoting and selling products or services to customers, building long-term client relationships, and driving revenue for an organisation. Sales professionals identify customer needs, present solutions, negotiate deals, and close agreements.
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Real students, real outcomes
Graduates from our Business and Management programmes leave with practical skills, professional experience, and the confidence to progress in their careers. Many move into roles in management, consultancy, project leadership, or continue their professional development through chartered status.
By engaging with live projects and regional employer networks, you’ll graduate with the skills and connections to succeed without needing to relocate.
Hear from our graduates:
Ellie Parker
Vicky Gamble
