BA (Hons) Business Management and Geography (LN72)

Are you interested in tackling global environmental challenges Do you want to develop an understanding of core business concepts On our Geography with Business Management BSc, you’ll examine key aspects of geography, including sustainability, globalisation and social inequalities, and explore the dynamic global business environment. You’ll build a diverse skill set through industry work placements, laboratory activities and fieldwork opportunities, preparing you for careers in areas such as environmental consulting, corporate sustainability and planning.Course overviewDiscover how the rapidly evolving global economy and the environment are intrinsically connected on our Geography with Business Management BSc. You’ll gain expertise in two exciting fields, inspiring you to become an effective leader, decision-maker, and agent of positive change.Our comprehensive programme explores various aspects of geography including physical, human, and environmental geography. You will examine geographical issues from local, regional and global perspectives so you can fully comprehend global challenges such as urbanisation and climate change and engage with current debates taking place within the field. There’s a strong focus on sustainable development principles, cultivating a commitment to sustainable practices and policies. From the business management sphere, you’ll study essential areas such as management, organisational performance, marketing strategy, finance and strategic thinking.The programme also provides you with the tools to strengthen your critical thinking, spatial analysis and data interpretation skills. You'll also learn robust research techniques, including quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as digital skills.Employability and opportunities to enhance your practical experience are integrated into our curriculum. We offer study abroad and industry work placement options and you’ll gain professional skills using digital, statistical and laboratory-based methods for collecting and analysing data in our state-of-the-art Central Science Labs. Through different field courses in the local area, across the UK and optional international activities, you’ll gain hands-on experience in applying these techniques and develop key technical skills using specialist software such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing. Plus, Keele’s 600-acre campus serves as a ‘living laboratory’, offering opportunities to study geographical features, ecosystems, and sustainability initiatives right on our doorstep, further preparing you to succeed in your future career.Foundation yearOur Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year.Your future career95% of Keele students are in employment or further study within 15 months of finishing their studies (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 201920)Studying geography and business management will provide you with skills and knowledge highly valued by employers and applicable to a broad range of career opportunities. They also provide ideal training for postgraduate study and research.Jobs that a graduate of this course could go on to include:CartographerEnvironmental ConsultantGeographical Information Systems OfficerGeospatial Data AnalystInternational Development WorkerJournalistLogistics ManagerMarket ResearcherPlanning and Development SurveyorResidential SurveyorScience TeacherSystems DeveloperTown PlannerDuration of study: 3 years 4 years with international or placement year