“So my studies at Solent really helped me in my career – giving me the theory that I could then put into practice”
BSc (Hons)Business Management with Finance
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Starting in: 2025
Register your interest- 3 years
- 4 years with foundation year
- 4 years with year in industry
- 5 years with foundation and industry years
UCAS code: BMF1
Institution code: S30
UCAS points: 104-120Flexible entry options available
Campus: Southampton City CentreView on Google Maps
Why study a business management with finance degree at Solent University
Become a business innovator and gain financial expertise. With Solent awarded Outstanding Higher Education Provider of the year, this CMI accredited degree prepares you for rewarding career.
- 0thin the sector for graduate start-ups (HESA 2023)
- 0thUK uni for sustained employment (Longitudinal Educational Outcomes 2022)
- Top0%for teaching quality, out of 131 institutions (Times Good University Guide, 2025)
- Solent ranked in the top 25% of UK universities for satisfaction with assessment in business and management (out of 117 institutions) (The Guardian University Guide 2025).
- Solent Business School, winner of the Outstanding Higher Education Training Provider of the Year at the CMI Awards 2022, holds the Small Business Charter. Solent is one of only 62 Business Schools to have this acknowledgement of excellence in working with SMEs.
- Gain an additional Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Management and Leadership qualification.
- Graduates from a CMI-dual accredited degree are significantly more likely to be working in high-skilled jobs 15 months after graduation compared to students on non CMI-accredited degree courses (CMI, Dual Accreditation Employability Statistics, 2024).
- Sustainability is embedded in the curriculum. Learn about climate change, population growth, digitisations and the impact on people, planet and profit and study regenerative business practices, financial, environmental and social sustainability.
- Deliver projects for clients including PWC, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Red Funnel, and B&Q – giving essential knowledge of business and management, and the understanding to apply that knowledge in real-world contexts.
- Our teaching team offers a wealth of experience in varied national business and marketing environments with strong connections with a range of successful businesses.
- You’ll have the opportunity to do a 13-week placement or study abroad in semester 2 in your second year.
Course overview
The degree enables you to add a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Management and Leadership qualification to your CV when you graduate.
Learn to analyse future trends and identify the impacts of economic changes on capital markets and borrowing, and build a comprehensive understanding of the workings of national and international capital markets.
You will explore financial language and theory, develop enquiry, analysis, evaluation and communication skills, and learn to offer practical, sustainable and ethical solutions to challenging real-world problems.
Solent Business School will help you develop the skills and confidence to progress a successful career in finance, business and management or even start up your own business.
Our courses are taught by a talented and diverse teaching team with a wealth of finance and business expertise – and real-world connections – giving you both academic credibility and the chance to build your professional skills and network.
Any questions?
Contact international admissions
Email: admissions.international@solent.ac.ukCall: +44 (0)23 8201 5066Accredited by with Dual Award:
Solent Business School awarded:
Course features
Placement year
If you apply for this course with a placement year, you have the opportunity to undertake a year in industry between your second and third years
Additional qualification
This course offers additional qualifications for you to obtain with your degree
Professional membership
You have the opportunity to obtain a professional membership as part of this degree
Foundation year available
If you're not quite ready for a full undergraduate degree, there's alternative entry through one of our foundation years
Further studies
After successfully completing your studies, there's an opportunity to continue your studies at Solent
Study abroad
You have the opportunity to study abroad in one of our partner universities for a semester on this course
Who is this course is for?
Ideally suited to students who want to develop their financial literacy and management skills, the course gives you the tools to create value for society, the economy and yourself. You may not be sure yet which industry or organisation will suit you. You may work in financial services, in local or global business, or in a smaller entrepreneurial firm or start-up. You may even start your own business.
Whatever your aspiration, you know you have the potential to be an analytical, creative, problem solver with determination. On this exciting course you’ll gain valuable and applied finance and management skills, from interpersonal skills to capital trading to data analysis.
What does this course lead to?
When you graduate, you will have a broad range of transferable skills, allowing you to pursue an exciting career in a wide range of industries as a management accountant, assistant fund manager, business adviser, project manager, financial analyst, or cost accountant.
Our graduates have secured jobs within companies such as HSBC, Deloitte, JP Morgan, PwC, Credit Suisse, McKinsey & Company, Airbus, Red Bull Racing to name only a few.
Graduate stories
Hear from Solent alumni about where their careers have taken them and how studying at Solent prepared them for their future.
Read more storiesMeet the team
Sally Holland
Course Leader
Dr Paul Summers
Senior Lecturer
Harjinder Virdee
Senior Lecturer
Lynsey Watt
Senior Lecturer
Dr Jarutas Andritsch
Lecturer
Michelle Merry
Lecturer
Audrey Emery
Senior Lecturer
Dr Whysnianti Basuki
Associate Professor
Dr Richard Scullion
Associate Professor
Akash Puranik
Senior Lecturer
Mark Joyce
Senior Lecturer
Dr Ajab Khan
Senior Lecturer
Uje Daniel Apeji
Lecturer
Paula Elliott
Lecturer
The University cannot guarantee any particular members of staff will teach specific aspects of the course in the future, but will endeavour to ensure the teaching team maintains their balance of experience and qualifications.
Facilities
Our vibrant campus brings state-of-the-art facilities to enhance your learning and elevate your student experience. Our award-winning teaching building, The Spark is centred around students and offers a stimulating study environment with flexible learning spaces.
Away from studying, why not try out the gyms, fitness studios and sports halls in our £28 million Sports Complex, or watch a blockbuster film at our student-run cinema with Dolby Atmos audio.
International opportunities
Broaden your horizons by adding an international dimension to your CV – essential to achieving success in today’s fast-changing, global environment.
Studying, working or volunteering in another country could be the experience of a lifetime. Enhance your degree by developing important global skills such as knowledge of other countries, language skills, intercultural awareness, adaptability and confidence.
For more information, please email international.mobility@solent.ac.uk.
What you'll study
Core modules
Positive Psychology for Success
Lay strong foundations for study and employment success. Build your academic, employability and independent learning skills, and put together a personal professional development (PPD) plan to stay agile, adaptable and future ready.
Contemporary Management Theory
Expand your understanding of key managerial concepts, including organisational purpose and structure, leadership, corporate culture, ethics, strategic decision-making, diversity and employment law - through case studies from today’s business environment.
Data Analysis, Tools and Application
Explore how digital technology has fundamentally reshaped traditional business, and how businesses try to keep up. Learn to collect, analyse, and interpret data, and to present your findings effectively.
Marketing, Sales and Negotiation Skills
Discover the critical role of marketing in business, from understanding customers’ motivations to engagement to measuring effectiveness. Learn key marketing concepts and terminology, explore digital and content marketing, and more.
Business Finance for Managers
Get to grips with finance and accounting, an essential part of any management role – exploring financial controls, budgeting, profit and loss, financial statements and more – through practical problem-based interactive sessions.
Creative Enterprise and Innovation
Explore strategies and cultures that promote creativity, enterprise and innovation, and examine leading individuals and organisations – developing your own entrepreneurial capacity, and learning to be creative, enterprising and innovative for others.
How you will learn and be assessed
You will learn by:
You may be assessed by a combination of:
- Written exams
- Business simulations
- Individual presentations
- Peer evaluation
- Blogs
- Reflective accounts
- Coursework
Solent’s curriculum framework builds on our unique, creative and applied approach to teaching. The transformation of students’ lives is at the heart of our mission as a university, and our curriculum – informed by the latest theory – reflects this shared educational vision.
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Study support
The student achievement team are on hand to help you succeed during your studies at Solent. They aim to contact you at key times during your time here with personalised information, advice and guidance, by email or phone.
Access Solent provides information, advice and guidance for disabled students.
All students can access Succeed@Solent, Solent's online guide to getting better grades. It offers extensive, practical information and advice on topics such as academic writing, research and presentations.
Why choose the industry?
Business, management and finance provide the engine for vital social and economic growth. Understanding how money influences both people and places, the ability to manage finance is a talent that can take you anywhere in the world. By studying business management with finance, you build skills that are transferable across any sector and professional field, such as analysis, risk, project management, finance, planning and strategy.
Our local and wider global business connections ensure that currency and relevancy of our course. We have live briefs and address real business and finance challenges; we even use strategic games to simulate the market and economic movements that firms and organisations have to respond to in the real world.
When you graduate, you will have a broad range of transferable skills, allowing you to pursue an exciting career in a wide range of industries as a management accountant, assistant fund manager, business adviser, project manager, financial analyst, or cost accountant.
Our links with industry
You could earn:
Business development manager
Typical salary: £30,000 to £60,000
Salaries are affected by regional variances, and pay is generally higher in London and the South East and is also dependent on the sector you work in. It's common for bonuses to be paid and some jobs will be advertised with 'uncapped commission', or advertised with a basic salary and a higher on-target earnings (OTE) figure.
Financial manager
Starting salary: £25,000 to £35,000
Starting salaries can be as high as £45,000 in the investment banking sector. Qualified, mid-level finance managers with five to ten years' experience usually earn an average of £55,000 to £65,000. Senior financial managers, with around 10+ years' experience, earn £65,000 to £115,000+.
Management consultant
Junior consultants: £25,000 to £33,500
Salaries vary greatly depending on the location, type and size of consultancy. With around three to five years' experience, it's possible for management consultants to earn up to £50,000. With significant experience, it's possible to earn up to £125,000. After considerable experience, management consultants can work on a consultancy basis, charging a considerable day rate or project fee.
The stated salaries are published on prospects.ac.uk.
Graduate stories
Hear from Solent alumni about where their careers have taken them and how studying at Solent prepared them for their future.
Read more stories“So my studies at Solent really helped me in my career – giving me the theory that I could then put into practice”
Solent Futures
The Solent Careers team is committed to getting students into great careers.
While you are studying, the team can help you with finding work experience or placements, link you with a mentor, check your CV, or offer one-to-one guidance.
If you're in your final year, we also have graduate job opportunities just for Solent graduates.
6th
UK uni for sustained employment
Longitudinal Educational Outcomes, 2022
Accreditations and awards
Accredited by with Dual Award:
Solent Business School awarded:
Further study
Thinking about studying further than an undergraduate degree? Alumni can get 20% off their postgraduate study.
MSc Financial Management
Explore global trends and get to grips with the challenges and financial sustainability that underpin successful financial management on this industry-focused master's degree.
MBA Global Master of Business Administration
Add value to your organisation with a graduate MBA from Solent. Develop a deeper understanding of business and the challenges facing today's global economy.
MSc Project Management
Aligned to the Association for Project Management, this professional course will help you take your career to the next level, by studying methodologies, techniques and processes of project management.
Tuition fees
The tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year are:
- UK, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fees: £9,250 per year
- International full-time fees: £17,750 per year
For further information, please visit our tuition fees page.
Extra course costs
While most course costs are covered by your tuition fees, some essential resources and optional extras may need to be paid for separately. These additional costs are listed below. For advice on budgeting and managing your money, please contact student.funding@solent.ac.uk.
The 2025/26 other costs are not yet available. For guidance, the 2024/25 other costs were:
Optional costs
While the CMI qualification is included within the course fees, undertaking the Project Fundamentals Qualification for the Association of Project Management will require an exam fee to be paid, which is normally around £400.
Bursaries, scholarships and financial support
Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria. Check out our bursaries and scholarships pages to find out more.
Cost of living support
At Solent, we understand that the cost of living crisis may be of some concern. To help, we've put together some detailed information to show what support is available and how to make your money go further.
Graduation costs
There is no charge to attend graduation, but you will be required to pay for the rental of your academic gown (approximately £45 per graduate, depending on your award). You may also wish to purchase official photography packages, which range in price from £15 to £200+. Graduation is not compulsory, so if you prefer to have your award sent to you, there is no cost. Extra guest tickets will go on sale after results publication and will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. The cost per ticket is currently £15. Please note, we do not guarantee there will be any extra tickets available to purchase.
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Entry requirements
Please select an option below:
Key entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points
- A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D or equivalent qualification, T-level Merit, or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points.
- Direct entry into year two or three may be considered for this course.
- For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
Key entry requirements
As a general guide, we look for qualifications that are equivalent to the British high school A-levels.
If you are applying from outside the UK, find information about entry requirements, visas and agents for your country here.
For further information about EU qualifications, please see our course entry requirements document.
For international students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, our trusted partner, QA Higher Education offers the following pathway programme designed to develop your academic and English language skills:
- International Foundation Year - for progression to the first year of an undergraduate degree
Key entry requirements
As a general guide, we look for qualifications that are equivalent to the British high school A-levels.
If you are applying from outside the UK, find information about entry requirements, visas and agents for your country here.
For further information about international qualifications, please see our course entry requirements document.
For international students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, our trusted partner, QA Higher Education offers the following pathway programme designed to develop your academic and English language skills:
- International Foundation Year - for progression to the first year of an undergraduate degree
Note to all international students requiring a visa
All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Solent University, and the English language requirements to obtain a visa from the Home Office, may be different. This means that if you meet the Solent University language requirement to gain a place on the course, you may still have to meet additional requirements to be granted with a visa by the Home Office.
We strongly advise all applicants to visit the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application.
104-120UCAS points
Any questions?
Contact international admissions
Email: admissions.international@solent.ac.ukCall: +44 (0)23 8201 5066How to apply
Full-time
Any student applying for the first year of a full-time/sandwich undergraduate course must apply through UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Service). This includes mature, overseas and EU students.
Nearly all schools and colleges offer their students the facility of applying electronically through the UCAS website using 'Apply'; it may also be used by those applying independently in the UK and overseas. This facility and all course information can be found on the UCAS website: www.ucas.com.
Your application should reach UCAS by 31 January if you hope to enter a course the following autumn. Early application is advised for the most popular subject areas. Late applications may be made until the end of June. The UCAS Code for the University is S30, code name SOLNT.
Find out what happens after you apply
Contextual offers
Solent endeavours to offer learning opportunities to students from all backgrounds. When we receive and review an application, we take into consideration the context and personal circumstances of applicants when making a decision, which means our advertised entry tariff could be reduced.
Language requirements
Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed minimum requirements for this course are:
- IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component
- TOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component
- Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with minimum of 95 in each component or equivalent.
Qualifications are checked before enrolment, and international students must bring their original certificates or certified copies when coming to study at the University.
Pre-Sessional English programme
The University also offers a pre-sessional English programme for international students who wish to improve their level of English before starting a degree course.
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