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Business and management
Use your analytics skills, and innovation to solve business challenges for the good of organisations and society.
Undergraduate degrees
Explore how businesses are created and grow. Understand organisational behaviour, management structures, supply chains, accounting and finance and how to manage innovation and new technologies within a business. You’ll explore the current issues affecting our global economy, including the international business environment; and gain a rich understanding of how organisations function and thrive. With a real-world focus, and experience research-led education from our experts, you’ll benefit from the latest thinking in an ever-changing industry enabling you to graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for the future you desire.
Whether you're aiming to launch your own business or to climb the career ladder – the opportunities for an Essex business and management graduate are endless.
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BSc (Hons) Business Management
Develop your leadership skills, learn how people and organisations operate and prepare for a successful career in business with this Bachelors degree.
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BSc (Hons) Business and Analytics
Develop your business and analytics skills and learn how companies use big data to propel your business career with this bachelors in Business and Analytics
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BSc (Hons) Marketing Management
Explore digital marketing, brand management, organisational behaviour and social media with this undergraduate degree, perfect for aspiring marketing managers
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BBA (Hons) Business Administration
Explore the main functions of an organisation and prepare for a successful career in business on this business and management undergraduate degree.
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BSc (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management
Combine key business knowledge with in depth studies of human resource management with a BSc Business and Human Resource Management at Essex
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BSc (Hons) Business Management (Including Foundation Year)
Develop your leadership skills, learn how people and organisations operate and prepare for a successful career in business with this Bachelors degree.
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BSc (Hons) International Business and Finance
Learn how businesses, people and financial information interconnect across borders with this Bachelors degree from the University of Essex.
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BSc (Hons) Marketing Management (Including Foundation Year)
Explore digital marketing, brand management, organisational behaviour and social media with this undergraduate degree, perfect for aspiring marketing managers
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BSc (Hons) International Business and Entrepreneurship
Discover how to launch your own global business through business simulation games and entrepreneurial projects on this undergraduate degree.
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Integrated Master in Management: Marketing Management
Discover digital marketing, brand management and organisational behaviour and develop your management skills with this four-year integrated Masters degree.
Clearing 2026
Get ahead of results day. Explore your Clearing options now and be ready to secure your place with us when the time comes.
Why study here?
- Our business and management courses offer an interdisciplinary approach which includes elements of sociology, psychology, history, politics, language, culture and communication to give you a solid education in business and management, coupled with an understanding of the societal context in which businesses operate.
- We are ranked in the top 175 for Business and Economics in THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
- A placement or study abroad year is available with the majority of our courses. Recent placement years have been taken at BMW on their Finance scheme, Nissan on their Management scheme and Lloyds Bank on their Risk Management scheme.
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"My lectures are about engaging students and allowing them to encounter the material in practical ways, this means that within the classroom a lot of what we do is about developing group exercises, discussion points and debates so we’re not just learning the material, we’re experiencing the material first hand and are thinking about the type of concepts we’re encountering and thinking about how they can be used to solve problems."
Career prospects
Unlock your potential with a business and management degree providing you with opportunities to acquire a comprehensive skill set encompassing strategic thinking, leadership prowess, problem-solving finesse, and excellent communication skills, all vital assets for navigating the corporate world. In today's globalised market, understanding the intricacies of business operations, be it finance, marketing, or human resources; is key to versatility and a career opportunities. Find out more about the skills you'll learn and the career path your degree could take you to on our Essex Business School web pages.
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Postgraduate Masters Degrees
Managing in today's global economy requires creativity, holistic thinking and a clear strategy.
At Essex, you explore more than just how organisations work and the best ways to manage them. Our Masters programmes promote critical reflection on the roles organisations have within different countries and cultures, as well as the impact they can have upon individuals.
You’ll be working alongside our world-renowned academics and practitioners, who are producing work with a global impact. We’ll nurture your ambition, encourage you to challenge the boundaries of knowledge and empower you to address the current issues organisations face independently. You’ll graduate with a degree that equips you with the understanding and skill to become a leader who can help both business and society to innovate and thrive.
Why study here?
- We don't just prepare you for a successful career; we help you shape the world you want to live in.
- Whether you're new to studying business or are looking to extend your knowledge in a specialist programme, we've got the course for you.
- Be taught by internationally recognised social scientists and management experts.
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Become business-ready in just one year with this core management Masters degree by developing skills in business strategy and people management.
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MSc Management (International)
Explore business across borders with this Masters degree and develop your skills in international business challenges and cross-cultural management.
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Learn how to gather, organise and interrogate an organisation's data to solve a range of business challenges with this business analytics Masters degree.
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Launch your career in marketing management with this Masters degree and develop your skills in digital marketing, strategic brand communication and innovation.
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Discover how this Masters degree develops the leadership, communication and problem solving skills you need to successfully manage international projects.
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MSc Management (Social Economy)
Explore how businesses are using the social economy to inspire business strategy with this MSc in Management and Social Economy at Essex Business School.
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This MRes postgraduate degree is an ideal first step for future Management PhD candidates and will help you build your understanding of management theories.
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MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Develop the expertise to launch your own start-up, take over a family business or apply an entrepreneurial outlook to your organisation on this Masters
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This course aims to provide students with a critical understanding of ESG, sustainable finance, and corporate accountability
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Master of Business Management MBM
Explore this fast-paced Master in Business Management and develop your operational management skills and strategic knowledge to start your career in management.
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“Gaining practical experience while studying part-time has helped me to expand my knowledge in Human Resources Management which I have been able to apply to my course. Equally, the knowledge and experience gained during my internship as an HR Assistant and by working as an HR administrator in workforce planning at the NHS really helped me during my studies. I am proud to say that working around my studies has opened so many career opportunities for me. ”
Postgraduate Research Degrees
Today’s managers face dwindling consumer confidence, difficulties retaining talent and demand for greater social and environmental responsibility. Could your research help them to navigate these challenges?
At Essex, you can join the next generation of social science researchers shaping theory, policy and practice in the fields of management studies and business analytics. By studying for your PhD with us, you benefit from working in an academically rigorous and professionally supportive environment at a business school where 100% of our business and management research environment is world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
You can choose to undertake research in a number of areas, including human resource management, international management, marketing and brand management and work and organisation studies.
Throughout, our supervisors will support the development of your research expertise and professional skills. With more than 100 doctoral students, totalling around 40 nationalities, Essex Business School is the place to launch your international research career.
Why study here?
- Join our vibrant research community and challenge conventional business thinking to shape the organisations of the future.
- We also have courses for those without a Masters degree or limited research training.
- At Essex Business School, you can hear from scholars from around the world at regular networking seminars.
Start your application with us
Explore our Business and Management research by theme or your area of interest and find a supervisor that can support your through your studies. More information can be found about research degrees on our school pages. Our courses below will help guide you through the various research degree programmes we offer.
Research degree
Explore how data influences the modern business landscape through statistical techniques and modern computational methods on this PhD programme.
Research degree
Interrogate the issues surrounding the contemporary workplace and how these relate to wider society on a local and global level on this PhD programme.
Research degree
Explore the debates surrounding entrepreneurship, knowledge production, organisational development and innovation in the new economy on this PhD programme.
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Integrated PhD Entrepreneurship
Explore the debates surrounding entrepreneurship, organisational development and innovation in the new economy on this integrated Masters and PhD programme.
Research degree
Interrogate the issues surrounding management strategy and organisations and how these relate to wider society and the economy on this PhD programme.
Research degree
Explore management studies and business analytics to develop research which could help leaders navigate business challenges with this PhD programme.
Research degree
Interrogate issues in the contemporary workplace and how these relate to wider society on a local and global level on this integrated Masters and PhD programme.
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Integrated PhD Management Studies
Interrogate the issues surrounding management and organisations and how these relate to wider society and the economy on this integrated Masters and PhD.
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Integrated PhD Business Administration
Explore management studies and business analytics to develop research to help navigate business challenges with this integrated Masters and PhD programme.
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