BA Business Management with Sustainability
Course overview
This course is designed for students who are passionate about making a positive impact on the environment while also achieving business success. In this course, students will learn the skills and knowledge needed to manage sustainable business practices, ensuring long-term growth that respects ecological and social responsibilities.
The course will equip students for careers in areas such as sustainability consulting, corporate social responsibility, and environmental management. Students will investigate various systems and their relevance to different industries, and gain insights into improving environmental performance.
The course focuses on international companies and circular economy approaches, helping students develop practical tools to implement sustainable practices across the entire supply chain and through case studies, they will learn to identify and address climate-related risks, responding to the growing demand for corporate accountability on environmental and biodiversity impacts.
The course also includes a Professional and Academic Development Programme to enhance students’ professional skills, creativity, confidence, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Entry requirements
To apply for this course, you need to submit a personal statement. In this statement, you should explain your reasons for wanting to study BA Business Management with Sustainability at Keele University and provide details of your previous academic qualifications. You will also need to provide a reference from a teacher or an employer. If you have any relevant work experience, you can include your CV with your application.
Grade Requirements:
The typical qualifications required for entry to this course include A Levels with grades BBC, a BTEC Extended Diploma with a grade of DMM, or equivalent qualifications. The university also considers other qualifications such as T Levels and the International Baccalaureate. The university also accepts a range of international qualifications that are considered comparable to UK qualifications.
English Proficiency:
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate that you have a sufficient level of English language ability for the course. Generally, this requires an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components. Keele University also accepts other English language tests, such as TOEFL and PTE, with equivalent scores.
Scholarships
Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships
A full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years; A cash award of £1200 each year towards living costs.
International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship
Awards of £1,000 for international students undertaking the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Up to £1,000Placement Bursary Initiative
The Placement Bursary Initiative could be worth up to £500 during your unpaid/paid, non-mandatory placement.
The Advanced Entry Scholarship (UG)
Awards of £3,000 will be awarded towards the tuition fee for the year of entry for students who exceed published entry requirements.
Up to £3,000Undergraduate Global Scholarship (UG)
Eligible students will be awarded £3,000 per annum for every year studied (up to 4 years, not including placement years).
Up to £3,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of this course can pursue various careers, including:
- Sustainability Consultant
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager
- Environmental Manager
- Sustainable Supply Chain Manager
- Green Business Developer
- Sustainability Analyst
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students undertaking the BA Business Management with Sustainability course at Keele University for the 2025/26 academic year is £17,700.
Admission
Applicants can apply for this course directly through the university’s online application portal or UCAS. If you require any assistance with your application, you can contact our experienced advisors for guidance.
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