BA Business Management and Sustainable Practice
Course overview
This BA (Hons) Business Management and Sustainable Practice course provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of business management while also developing skills for a sustainable future. The course addresses how companies are working toward sustainability goals across net-zero carbon, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability. It prepares managers to move businesses forward while adapting to meet these goals. The modules embed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and UNESCO sustainability competencies. Real-world learning is a key part of the studies, through live industry briefs, guest speakers, and an optional placement year.
Learning is done through interactive lectures and seminars, debates, discussions, field trips and from practitioners. Students will use theoretical and contemporary literature and work with live case study briefs. Assessment methods include essays, research reports, presentations, group work, and practical reports.
Entry requirements
Grade requirements
Applicants are required to have the following
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112 UCAS Tariff points with qualifications equivalent to A-levels
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BTEC Extended Diploma: Grades within the range of Distinction to Merit (DDM)
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International Baccalaureate (IB): A 28 points is usually required.
English Proficiency
Candidates whose first or primary language is not English will usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no component score below 5.5.
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
With a BA Business Management and Sustainable Practice degree from the University of Derby, you are open to the careers below:
- Sustainability Consultant
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager
- Environmental Impact Analyst
- Sustainable Supply Chain Manager
- Ethical Business Development Officer
Cost of study
The cost of the BA Business Management and Sustainable Practice program for International Students is £16,900 per year (2025/26).
Admission
Your application for this course can be done through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to learn more about this process and help you showcase your strengths and tailor your application to meet the program requirements
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