Get hands-on running simulated companies and supporting real clients through projects. Network with SMEs, explore emerging trends, hear from guest speakers and apply AI tools in real-world contexts.

1st in the UK for Teaching Quality in Business

The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

Top Business School in UK for 'satisfaction with feedback'

Guardian University Guide 2025

Top 10 for teaching, learning opportunities, academic support, and student voice

National Student Survey 2025

Business courses open for applications

Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
Full-time
Full-time, with a foundation year
Full-time, with a placement year
NN45
NN47
NN46
 Stoke-on-Trent campus
Business Management BSc (Hons)
Full-time
Full-time, with a foundation year
Full-time, with a placement year
N220, N223
N222
N221
 Stoke-on-Trent campus
Business Management (Events) BSc (Hons)
Full-time
Full-time, with a foundation year
Full-time, with a placement year
N200
N216
N202
 Stoke-on-Trent campus
Business Management (Human Resource Management) BSc (Hons)
Full-time
Full-time, with a foundation year
Full-time, with a placement year
N203
N218
N204
 Stoke-on-Trent campus
Business Management (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) BSc (Hons)
Full-time
Full-time, with a foundation year
Full-time, with a placement year
N205
N215
N206
 Stoke-on-Trent campus
Business Management (Sustainability) BSc (Hons)
Full-time
Full-time, with a foundation year
Full-time, with a placement year
N207
N214
N208
 Stoke-on-Trent campus
Business Management (Tourism) BSc (Hons)
Full-time
Full-time, with a foundation year
Full-time, with a placement year
N209
N217
N210
 Stoke-on-Trent campus
Digital and Social Media Marketing BSc (Hons)
Full-time
Full-time, with a foundation year
Full-time, with a placement year
N1NA
N1NB
N1NC
 Stoke-on-Trent campus
Visitor Attraction and Resort Management BA (Hons)
Full-time
N836
 Stoke-on-Trent campus

 

 

We are the place to do business

At Staffordshire Business School, you won't just be joining a course - you'll be joining a community. You'll be immersed in hands-on learning throughout your course where you'll learn many transferable skills including leadership, analysis and creativity. Gain professional accreditations whilst you study including CMI, ACCA and CIM.

From pitching your business ideas to real companies and working with entrepreneurs in residence, as a student here you'll have the space to try new ideas and explore what kind of business thinker you want to be.

  • We have expertise in digital innovation with AI, VR and AR experiences built into our business courses.
  • You'll mirror what happens in a real workplace by working on live briefs, and be involved in consultancy work where you support a project or business need.
  • And, go on field trips to see business operations in action.

 

Work experience and graduate destinations

Become the business professional you were meant to be. Choose to do up to a year in a paid work placement in the UK or abroad, and gain a global perspective with the opportunity to study overseas with our partner universities.

Throughout your course, you'll take part in live projects with local and national organisations to get real-world practice, and you'll attend inspirational guest lectures providing you with insights into industry. You'll have opportunity to connect with industry players before you graduate through careers fairs, networking events and exhibitions. 

Many graduates have set up their own businesses with the knowledge gained from the entreprenaurial focus embedded in our courses, including entrepreneurship coaching and bootcamps.Our business students have worked for top organisations during their year in industry or successfully secured a graduate role at the likes of:

 

Business student Eleri gets real-world experience with work placement at Airbus Space and Defence which helped to prepare her for the working world. She's now gone on to become a Graduate Project Manager at Babcock International.

Eleri Turner, Graduate Project Manager at Babock International. Studied BSc (Hons) Business Management.

Brad is smiling and standing outside of BBC radio Stoke, he is holding a black briefcase

Brad Charlton-Wells, BrickLab Academy

Brad, who is currently studying BA (Hons) Visitor Attraction and Resort Management is also building his own creative business, BrickLab Academy, alongside his studies.

BrickLab Academy is a creative platform delivering hands-on LEGO® workshops, bespoke model design and community-led projects across the UK. The business combines creativity with strong operational planning, covering areas such as capacity management, staffing, pricing strategy, health and safety compliance, safeguarding and customer journey design.

Brad reflects on how his business has grown in parallel with his academic journey at the University of Staffordshire. He delivers workshops nationwide, collaborates with venues and community partners, and is developing opportunities for international expansion.

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Why choose University of Staffordshire?
University of the year

Academic Employability Awards 2026, Graduate Futures Institute

for overall student positivity

National Student Survey 2026

university in the UK

National Student Survey 2026

for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2026

in the UK for Games Education

Rookies Games Design and Development 2023, 2025

TIGA Best Games Institution 2024, 2025

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021