Business Management with Hospitality

Keele University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Business and management studiesEvents management

A-Level Entry

BBC

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Blend core business principles with specialised hospitality insights, exploring customer service, sustainable practices, and innovative strategies. You’ll study areas such as food, drink, and culture, as well as contemporary business operations, while gaining hands-on experience through placements, internships, and industry projects, preparing you for a variety of exciting careers within the hospitality industry.

Why choose this course?

  • Develop the skills to generate entrepreneurial ideas and drive innovation within the hospitality industry

  • Gain a competitive edge with our Professional and Academic Development Programme

  • Option to spend a year working in industry, or undertake an entrepreneurship year

  • Opportunities to study abroad

  • Study alongside innovative companies based in Keele Business School

    Prepare to become a leader in the hospitality industry with Business Management with Hospitality at Keele. Hospitality is one of the largest sectors in the UK which has a broad umbrella, providing a range of diverse and exciting careers opportunities. Our modern curriculum will prepare you for your career through a blend of practical learning and hands on experience through work placement opportunities.

    Learn to navigate operational challenges, understand cross-cultural influences on food and drink, and apply innovative strategies to meet evolving consumer demands. You will gain the skills needed to adapt to industry disruptions, like those posed by firms like Airbnb, with creativity and strategic thinking, amongst other skills needed to succeed in your future career.

    BA (Hons) Business Management with Hospitality is part of our dynamic suite of Business Management degrees, offering you a comprehensive understanding of key business and management principles. All our Business Management programmes share a common first year, where you'll build a strong foundation in core areas such as Marketing, Finance, and Human Resources, while also exploring the wider global business context - covering topics like international economics, politics, and society. You’ll also develop essential skills in data analysis and digital decision-making tools, crucial for today’s tech-driven business world.

    From the second year, you will specialise, tailoring your studies to suit your interests and career aspirations. We place a strong emphasis on the purpose of business, sustainability, and ethics, ensuring you’re prepared to lead with integrity in an ever-evolving business landscape.

    About Keele

    Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

    We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

    Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Keele

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Sandwich with time abroad

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Keele

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Sandwich including industrial placement

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Keele

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    1139 Functional managers and directors
    7220 Customer service supervisors
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Keele
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies, Events management
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000