BA Business Management and Finance

Students who take the Business Management and Finance course at Keele University will gain the financial knowledge to make important business decisions and help organisations succeed. The course combines the basics of business management with detailed financial studies, preparing students for their careers. 

The business management side of this course covers key areas such as marketing, managing people, leadership, planning, and how a business works, and on the finance side, students will learn about financial markets, how to manage investments, how to analyse finances, and the principles of financial and management accounting. This will equip them with the tools to assess risk, manage investments, and understand financial reports and regulations.

The course emphasises practical, career-focused teaching, providing access to industry-leading software like Bloomberg and STATA. Students can also gain a competitive edge through a Professional and Academic Development Programme, with options for a year working in industry or entrepreneurship.

Keele University, established 75 years ago, is located on a 600-acre campus in the Staffordshire countryside, about an hour from Manchester and Birmingham and is well known for welcoming students from around the world and giving them a conducive learning environment.

Keele Business School has strong connections with businesses and is located in the Keele University Science & Innovation Park, which helps students network and connect with industry. The university has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), showing its consistent teaching quality. 

The academics at Keele Business School are from many different countries, bringing an international perspective to the School's teaching, research, and business activities. Keele University also offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and the Arts.

To join this course, you need to write a personal statement. In this statement, explain why you want to study Business Management and Finance and tell us about your previous education. We also need a reference letter from a teacher or someone you have worked for. If you have any work experience, you can include your CV with your application.

Grade Requirements:

• The standard entry requirements are 112 UCAS points. These points can come from qualifications such as A Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP level, a BTEC Diploma at MM level, T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate. 
• The university also accepts other qualifications from around the world that are seen as the same level as A Levels.

English Proficiency:

• If English is not the first language you learned, you need to show us that your English skills are good enough for the course. Usually, this means getting an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS test, with a score of at least 5.5 in each of the four parts. 
• The university also accepts other English language tests, like TOEFL and PTE.

If you are an international student studying the BA Business Management and Finance at Keele University, the cost for one year of full-time study is £17,700.

Keele University offers several scholarships for international students who will start their studies in the 2025/26 academic year. Some of these are automatically given based on your academic achievements. These include the Undergraduate Global Scholarship (£5,000 off your tuition fees), the Advanced Entry Scholarship (£3,000 off your tuition fees), and the International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship (£1,000 off your tuition fees). 

There is also the Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship, which will cover all your tuition fees and give you some money to help with living costs if you have been granted refugee status. You will need to apply separately for this scholarship.

A degree in Business Management and Finance can lead to many interesting career opportunities in the business and financial sectors. Here are some well-known job titles that graduates often pursue:

• Financial Analyst
• Management Accountant
• Investment Banker
• Business Analyst
• Financial Advisor
• Credit Analyst

You can apply to Keele University directly using the online application form, or you can apply through UCAS. If you need any help with your application, you can speak to one of our experienced advisors who can guide you through the process.