Studying Business Management

Introducing your course leader, Karl McCormack

Course Leader for BSc (Hons) Business Management & Business Management Pathway Courses
Playmobil Certified Facilitator. Champion of Playful Learning. Student Experience Focused.

I’m Karl, and I have the joy of leading the Business Management courses here at University of Staffordshire. My passion is simple: creating learning experiences that are engaging, playful, and powerfully connected to the real world of business.

After more than a decade of teaching, and previous roles in retail and finance, I’ve learned that students thrive when theory feels alive. That’s why my sessions blend practical business insight with interactive, hands-on activities, and playful approaches to problem-solving. As a Playmobil Certified Facilitator, I use creative methods to help students unlock ideas, build confidence and develop skills that stick.

My academic interests span how to create belonging not othering, learning innovation, playful learning techniques and fraud management, but what drives my practice every day is student success. I’m committed to helping every learner discover what they’re capable of, supporting them from their first day on campus through to graduation and beyond.

At Staffordshire Business School, you’ll find an environment where curiosity is encouraged, learning is immersive, and your potential is taken seriously. I’m looking forward to welcoming you to our community and helping you shape the future you want.

Take it from me, it was amazing!

Business Management graduate Eleri, talks about the array of transferable skills she gained during her time here at University of Staffordshire and all the great things about her course. She loves how passionate the lecturers are about what they teach, which made the course really engaging and fun.

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Real-world challenges and community impact

As a Business Management student you will get to apply your learning to address real problems in communities. Our recent Entrepreneurship Week challenge allowed students to pitch to local business owners, giving them valuable employability skills.

Listen to Emele talk about her experience of pitching for a cultural hub in Stoke-on-Trent.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there opportunities for work placements or studying abroad?

Yes, students can choose to complete a 12-month work placement between the second and final year of the course. There are also opportunities for international study exchanges with partner universities in countries such as Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

What career opportunities can I pursue after graduating?

Graduates can pursue various careers such as Marketing Manager, Human Resource Manager, Operations Manager, Business Consultant, and Entrepreneur. Many graduates have also successfully started their own businesses.

What types of projects will I work on during the course?

Students will engage in various projects, including live industry briefs, business simulations, and creating their own consultancy to support existing companies. These projects provide hands-on experience and practical skills.

How is the course assessed?

The course is assessed through a combination of coursework, presentations, practical projects, and exams. This variety ensures that students can demonstrate their knowledge and skills in different ways.

Teaching staff

Karl Mccormack

Senior Lecturer

Karl has experience teaching on Apprenticeship and Foundation Degrees, BA accounting programmes, MBA modules. He has also taught as a subject specialist in forensic accounting, computerised accounting and management accounting.

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Amanda Payne

Senior Lecturer

Amanda is an active researcher and Course Leader for the FdA Visitor Attraction and Resort Management. She is working towards A PhD and is currently researching poverty alleviation through art and cultural tourism in Cambodia.

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Khaoula Omhand

Lecturer

Khaoula Omhand is a lecturer in Business management and leadership. Who has held previous posts in other higher education institutions and led environmental consultancy projects in Africa and Europe.

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Kathryn Mitchell

Senior Lecturer

Lecturer in Digital Marketing, specialising in developing strategy in changing and disruptive environments, assessing occupational competency and using technology to increase operational efficiency. Kathryn joined Staffordshire University in 2019.

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Dilrukshi Dimungu Hewage

Lecturer

Dr. Dilrukshi Hewage is a Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at University of Staffordshire. Her research focuses on finance, corporate governance, gender diversity on boards, bankruptcy, corporate fraud, ESG reporting, and corporate risk-taking.

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Your next steps

  1. Accept your offer

    An exciting new chapter awaits you here at University of Staffordshire - we can't wait to meet you. Before you can progress with finance or accommodation choices, you'll need to confirm your offer via UCAS.

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  2. Apply for student finance

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  3. Apply for your accommodation

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