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Undergraduate BA (Hons)
Available in clearingBusiness Management with Marketing
Master the art of marketing on a global scale. Learn how businesses think, anticipate buyer behaviour, and make your mark creating campaigns that truly connect.
Course overview
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21 Sep 2026
Ready to think like a marketer and make confident business decisions? This BA (Hons) Business Management with Marketing course equips you with the skills to design impactful campaigns, understand consumer behaviour, and tackle real industry challenges. From ethical and sustainable marketing to digital innovation and global business issues, you’ll be prepared to thrive in fast-moving and competitive business environments.
As part of this course, you'll:
- Explore marketing ethics, corporate social responsibility, and cultural differences across international markets, boosting your employability in the UK and abroad
- Understand what drives consumer choices and how businesses influence buying decisions
- Create sustainable, data-driven marketing plans that help brands stand out
- Analyse how complex global, political, economic, and social issues affect business decisions
- Apply marketing theories and models to real-world business scenarios
- Build a strong multifaceted foundation in finance, economics, accounting, and people management
- Gain hands-on experience through workshops, live projects, and practical assessments designed to build your confidence and employability
Try before you apply
Leeds Beckett University has partnered with Springpod to bring you immersive subject spotlight videos, giving you a taste of university study before you apply.
In this spotlight, you'll explore how smart technologies are transforming business and everyday life with insights from Leeds Business School experts Dr Sukky Jassi, Dr Esther Pugh, and Alistair MacAuley. Discover how digital innovation is reshaping industries such as food and drink and fashion, and what this means for consumers, sustainability, and the future of business.
Gain specialist knowledge
What would you do if a competitor undercut your product or demand dropped in a key market? This course gives you the tools to tackle real-life marketing challenges. Test your decision-making in our business simulation suite, take part in workshops, and start building your professional network while you study.
Industry expertise
Learn from teaching staff with real-world experience and close ties to the business community. You can also attend our Guest Lecture Series, where we’ve welcomed industry leaders including the President of the Academy of Marketing, the CEO of Yorkshire Bank, and the Editor of Cosmopolitan. Register to join upcoming lectures and gain valuable industry insight.
Professional recognition
This course aligns with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) standards, meaning you’ll gain specialised knowledge and skills recognised by employers worldwide. You’ll gain exemptions from certain assessments if you decide to pursue professional qualification.
The Hatchery
Got a business idea? Thinking about self-employment or launching a social enterprise? As a Leeds Business School student, you'll have access to the Hatchery, our dedicated enterprise hub. Through enterprise education and specialist support from the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Knowledge Exchange, you'll benefit from:
- A creative co-working space
- Mentoring from experienced advisors
- Networking events and a vibrant student community
- Help to turn ideas into exciting, sustainable ventures
Why study the BA Business Management with Marketing course at Leeds Beckett University?
- Learn in professional standard facilities that mirror real business environments - 93% of students on BA (Hons) Business Management with Marketing were positive about the availability of specialist facilities*
- Strong graduate outcomes - 92.3% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation**
- Test and refine your marketing and decision-making skills in our business simulation suite
- Learn from a team combining academic expertise with strong industry connections
- Study on a CIM-accredited course designed with employer needs in mind
*National Student Survey 2026
**Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 22-23
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Everything you need to know
Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.
Entry requirements
72
points required
If you’re unsure how to work out your UCAS points we have a UCAS Tariff Calculator which will do it for you. All you need to do is enter your qualifications and let the UCAS Tariff Calculator do the maths.
We have welcomed students from over 140 countries to study at Leeds Beckett University. If you are interested in studying with us you can find all the information you need about entry requirements and how to apply on our country specific pages.
Entry requirements
72
points required
48 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Selection Criteria
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
Mature Applicants
Our university welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. All students will be considered through the contextual admissions policy described above. If you do not meet the requirements through the contextual admissions policy, we may still be able to make you an offer if you have recent relevant work experience through our 'Recognition of Prior Learning' policy. Please ensure that you list both your qualifications and any relevant work experience in your application so that we can consider you under both schemes where applicable. All applicants should meet our standard entry requirements of GCSE grade 4 in English language and, where specified, Maths. Alternative qualifications such as functional skills are accepted in lieu of GCSEs for most courses.We have welcomed students from over 140 countries to study at Leeds Beckett University. If you are interested in studying with us you can find all the information you need about entry requirements and how to apply on our country specific pages.
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Selection Criteria
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
Additional entry requirements:
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 09.00 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 09.00 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses.More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Modules, teaching and learning
The tabs below detail what and how you will study in each year of your course. The balance of assessments and overall workload is indicative and may be subject to change.
What you'll learn
In an increasingly dynamic and competitive global business landscape, entrepreneurial strategy is central to organisational innovation, economic growth, and individual career development. This module introduces the core principles of entrepreneurship, exploring how strategic thinking, opportunity recognition, and innovation can transform ideas into viable business ventures. Through a blend of theory and practical engagement, you'll examine the role of entrepreneurial strategy in driving economic value, creating employment, and addressing real-world business challenges. The assessment combines an academic report with an employer-based activity, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate theoretical understanding and apply entrepreneurial concepts in a live business setting.
Gain an awareness of the economic environment that modern businesses operate in. This module will give you an understanding of the principle economic perspectives and theories relating to the operation of the global economy. You'll study important worldwide macro-economic issues as you investigate key global markets, economies, and challenges.
Become familiar with key marketing principles and appreciate how contemporary marketing concepts are used by organisations. You’ll gain an insight into modern marketing challenges and the consequences for organisations if they fail to become customer orientated. This module will help you develop your skills to analyse business environments and successfully apply appropriate marketing mixes and strategies to achieve organisational goals. You’ll learn how to set your organisation apart from others and build a loyal customer base.
Examine how managers can understand and use different financial information to make informed decisions. You'll consider how different shareholders can use financial statements as a means of assessing a firm's performance. To solidify your understanding, you’ll gather and analyse information from published annual accounts of a Public Limited Company, identifying its financial position and main policies. By the end of the module, you'll be able to effectively use and recommend accounting techniques and tools to evaluate investment opportunities.
The bond and evolution of data, analytics, and commercial application has rapidly changed the way in which businesses operate. This includes the way they make money, sell services and products, measure success, invest in sustainable people and business practices and the ethical impact decisions have on society. This module will introduce you to the technical terminology needed to understand and confidently explore business data, analytics, and tools. You'll explore the wider context of business information, data types and characteristics, the role of the Internet of Things (IoT), big data and the impact on individuals and society. You'll also understand how to use digital tools practically to produce an accurate narrative of findings.
Get stuck into the people side of business. Studying four main themes, you'll cover: motivation, management, leadership and teams. You'll look at these within the context of culture, political environment, global working and intercultural competence. Not only will you gain a strong understanding of leadership and managing people, but you'll also become a critical thinker able to articulate the skills you can offer future employers.
What you'll learn
Gain a detailed insight into the fascinating world of marketing. You'll explore a variety of concepts, models and theories concerned with marketing, as well as relating them to the profession and reality of marketing in practice. As part of this module, you'll learn to assess the impact of stakeholders and analyse developments within a given marketplace. You'll understand how and why organisations conduct market research, analyse customer behaviour and identify and assess challenges in the data collection process. Ultimately, you'll be able to identify and evaluate marketing opportunities within the internal and external environment.
Understand the structure of business finance and its application to the decision-making processes in organisations. This module aims to give you a general grounding in the role of financial management within a business. We'll examine the theoretical concepts that underpin the modern approaches that businesses take towards finance and look at key financial management decisions. Studying both internal and external sources of business finance, you'll learn how to address financing decisions and raise capital. Throughout the module, you'll also develop your intellectual, academic, communication and problem-solving skills.
Explore how businesses and organisations achieve competitive advantage through efficient operations and supply chain strategies. In this module, you'll investigate real-world business scenarios, using both qualitative and quantitative data to understand, apply, and analyse key concepts and principles in operations and supply chain management. Your learning will be hands-on and practical. Assessment takes the form of a multimedia case simulation based on a real-life client organisation. You'll step into the business, analyse its operations and make strategic recommendations for improvement using the tools and techniques you've learned throughout the module. Towards completion, you'll have the skills to critically evaluate operations and supply chain processes and understand how they drive performance and success in today's competitive business environment.
Learn to apply the broad concepts, principles and theories of marketing to the planning process, such as the creation of a product or service for a defined target market. You'll be well equipped to develop marketing plans through the application of marketing principles. This module reflects the highly competitive and increasingly global environment, along with the need to embed sustainability, using a diverse range of examples. Upon completion, you'll recognise the strategic importance of market planning and have the key skills to prepare sustainable marketing plans.
Understand the nature of managerial decision making and its complexities including the tensions between ethics and cost effectiveness. You'll explore the role of cognition, perception and motivation in decision making, as well as the negotiation skills essential in effective decision making. You'll engage with both theory and practice as you learn the foundations for making team decisions and reaching a collective agreement.
Explore the leadership skills and competencies required for managers in a global environment. This module focuses on managerial employability and how you can gain the expertise to get to where you need to be. We'll equip you with competences relating to job search, application and selection, as well as an understanding of your individual 'personal brand'. You'll also develop a strong self-awareness and the confidence to maximise your employability upon graduation.
What you'll learn
Explore the importance of ethical business decision-making. On this module, you'll take a case-based approach to enhance your existing knowledge of business operations, gaining a critical insight into building an ethical and sustainable business. You'll look at how the governance of firms should be organised and how to consider stakeholders when developing approaches to the social responsibility of businesses. After studying this module, you'll have the ability to critically identify, appraise and make recommendations around the ethical and responsibility impacts of business decisions in a range of settings.
Gain a critical understanding of organisations as a whole. We'll consider topics such as the business environment, strategic capabilities and purpose of organisations, and the importance of culture as a driver of strategy. You'll learn to distinguish between business and corporate levels of strategy, and the dilemmas that come with innovation, mergers and internationalism. Throughout the module, you'll develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to critically analyse, benchmark and evaluate any organisation from a strategic perspective. Upon completion, you'll be able to contribute to the strategies of any organisation by working with complex real-life business problems.
Strategic marketing allows organisations to understand dynamic markets, build a competitive advantage and maximise opportunities for growth and value building. You'll evaluate strategic marketing activities and develop an awareness of strategic aspects of marketing as well as major aspects of the planning and control of marketing operations. By analysing the marketing environment using relevant strategic marketing tools and theories, you'll learn to make appropriate recommendations. By the end of the module, you'll be able to propose innovative solutions to organisational problems through strategic marketing.
Leaders spend significant amounts of time managing the human resource needs of their staff and aligning this strategically with an organisation's requirements. In this module, you'll learn how the approaches to leadership and behaviour of leaders are considered as they strive to support staff needs in fast-changing environments. Together, we'll evaluate the role of leadership practice in the implementation of strategic human resource management in organisations. We'll also consider the impact of this on those being managed and on organisational outcomes.
Option modules may include
The digital environment has a dramatic impact on marketing in the 21st century. Future managers will need to appreciate a variety of concepts, models and theories concerned with digital marketing. This could include approaches to the web, evolving and emerging digital platforms, media and content, strategic decision-making and the integration of digital marketing. During this module, you’ll examine ways in which digital technology, platforms and media can be used for marketing activities and how this can be influenced by the modern digital environment. You’ll gain key skills and knowledge in objective setting, decision making, planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting as you develop viable plans to implement digital strategies.
Understand branding, consumer relationships with brands and the brand management process in a dynamic, highly competitive and global operating environment. You'll gain an appreciation of the strategic role branding and brand management plays in achieving an organisation’s goals. You'll also cover the theoretical side of branding, bringing these concepts to life throughout the module. We'll take a deep dive into the characteristics, importance and value successful brands have to organisations, consumers and society. By the end of the module, you'll be able to critically analyse, evaluate and apply a range of specialist and contemporary brand-related approaches to support brand activity.
Apply your learning to a strategic organisational issue of your choice. You'll develop and manage a client-consultant relationship, and work in a group supported by a member of staff deliver outcomes for the client using the relevant academic knowledge, skills and critical thinking. This module will be delivered in collaboration with professional mentors, and investors and will add real-life value to your CV.
Build an in-depth understanding of how business is conducted in Scandinavia. Studying intercultural management in Denmark offers a unique opportunity to explore Danish and wider Scandinavian approaches to management, negotiation, and communication. These perspectives complement UK-based management practices and broaden your global business outlook. You'll gain real-world insights into cultural difference, strengthening your cultural intelligence, adaptability, and employability in both UK and international markets. Your time in Denmark provides valuable practical experience, enabling you to identify emerging cultural trends, undertake intercultural research, and assess how individual cultural traits influence international business practice.
Work placements give you exposure to the real industry environments you can expect to go into after you graduate. As part of this module, you'll apply for and undertake a paid placement - typically for a full academic year - between your second and third year. This gives you the chance to use the knowledge and skills you've developed during the first two years of your course while developing transferable employability competencies. You'll have the opportunity to build business contacts in your network and gain an understanding of the roles available to you within the careers market.
This course offers the opportunity to take a ‘placement’ year – a year of paid employment in industry which will build your skills and experience. This is usually taken between the second and third year of your degree and will extend the length of your course by an additional year.
Students who choose the placement route find it helps with both their studies and getting a job after graduation. It can build your confidence, contacts, and of course your CV. Leeds Beckett advertise lots of placement opportunities and provide support in helping you find the right placement for you.
Fees and funding
£9,790
UK
The annual tuition fee for students entering in the 2026/27 academic year is anticipated to be £9790 (the maximum annual tuition fee cap announced by the UK Government, which is subject to parliamentary approval).
For each subsequent year of study, the University may charge up to the maximum annual tuition fee cap set by the UK Government, which may increase in line with any uplift determined by the UK Government by law or government policy (such increases are expected to be linked to inflation).
Placement Year
You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee, which is yet to be confirmed.
£16,840
International 2026
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is £16840.
Placement Year
You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee of £2526.Fees and funding
£9,790
For students entering in 2026
The annual tuition fee for students entering in the 2026/27 academic year is anticipated to be £9790 (the maximum annual tuition fee cap announced by the UK Government, which is subject to parliamentary approval).
For each subsequent year of study, the University may charge up to the maximum annual tuition fee cap set by the UK Government, which may increase in line with any uplift determined by the UK Government by law or government policy (such increases are expected to be linked to inflation).
Placement Year
You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee, which is yet to be confirmed.Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Simulation suite, an on-campus system that will help you to develop effective leadership and group participant skills.
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Optional Costs
- Scientific calculator (£10)
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
£16,840
For students entering in 2026
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is £16840.
Placement Year
You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee of £2526.Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Simulation suite, an on-campus system that will help you to develop effective leadership and group participant skills.
Optional Costs
- Scientific calculator (£10)
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Scholarships and bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that an education at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us for undergraduate study, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship or bursary to help with the cost of university. To find out if you are be eligible visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
We also offer a range of non-repayable scholarships for international students. To find out if you may be eligible visit our scholarships for international students page and select your home country from the drop-down list.
93%
of students on BA (Hons) Business Management with Marketing were positive about the availability of specialist facilities
Career prospects
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a course. Take a look at the team you’ll be working with, employability statistics and career prospects to help make up your mind.
Career Prospects
This course prepares you to graduate with the skills, experience, and confidence employers are looking for. Through live consultancy project, workshops, and networking opportunities, you'll gain real experience solving business and marketing problems while building a strong CV.
You’ll develop a broad understanding of how different businesses operate, alongside specialist marketing knowledge applicable across industries. Leeds Beckett graduates have gone on to work for organisations such as Burberry, ASDA, and Boots; launch their own ventures; or pursue postgraduate study or professional accreditation.
Future roles could include:
- Marketing executive
- Entrepreneur
- Brand manager
- Content creator
- Market researcher
- Data analyst
- Digital marketing officer
- Social media coordinator
- PR account manager
Learn the skills to thrive in the world of business
Our graduates are highly motivated, dynamic, flexible, articulate, numerate, innovative and creative and have gone on to work in management roles across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, retail and healthcare. This course will open doors to a diverse range of roles, including human resources officer, sales manager and management consultant.
Alistair MacAuley
Course Director / Leeds Business School
Dr Alistair MacAuley is an academic leader and educator dedicated to developing the next generation of business and management professionals. As Course Director for Business Management & Pathways, he leads a large and diverse undergraduate portfolio, including a significant international cohort, driving curriculum innovation, applied learning, and student empowerment. With a background in retail, operations, and consultancy, he ensures graduates develop the confidence, practical skills, and insight needed to succeed in a complex and evolving world. His research explores how students’ university experiences shape who they believe they can become, drawing on the theory of possible selves and a Wittgensteinian language games approach to analyse how meaning, belonging, and aspiration are formed, leading to the development of the Possible Selves and Language Games Framework to support students’ identity development and future potential.
Our Graduate Promise
We have a dedicated team of people who will support you with all aspects of your career planning, from day one until 18 months after you graduate.
Getting you career ready is an integral part of your university life and this is embedded throughout your lectures and seminars. Outside of your course there is a wide range of support available to help you achieve your career goals, including:
- Getting ready to apply for jobs
- Working on your CV
- Interview skills and assessment centres
- Connecting with employers and organisations
We’re ranked in the Top 10 universities in the UK for job prospects
(Student Crowd, 2025 - the only awards based entirely on student reviews).
Find out why...
Student life
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Make every moment matter at Leeds Business School Discover the kind of moments you could look forward to at Leeds Business School, from learning from experts to being inspired by business leaders. Our students have gone on placements, worked on live industry projects and benefitted from connections with employers such as Disney, Sky Sports, Nestlé, Flamingo Land and North Brewing. Together we can power your future advantage.
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