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University of Buckingham: Business Management
Postgraduate Business Degrees with Real-World Impact
At the University of Buckingham, our postgraduate business programmes are designed for ambitious professionals who want more than theory. With countless accolades for outstanding teaching quality and strong graduate outcomes, and an emphasis on real-world application, Buckingham offers a distinctive and highly personalised postgraduate experience.
Award-Winning Teaching and Student Experience
Our Business Management courses are consistently recognised for excellence:
- 1st in Business & Management for Teaching – The Guardian University Guide 2025
- Top 10 in Business for Teaching – National Student Survey 2025
- Top 10 for Teaching in Accounting and Finance – National Student Survey 2025
- Top 10 for Graduate Prospects (Outcomes) – Complete University Guide 2026
- Top 5 for Student Satisfaction in Business & Management – Complete University Guide 2026
- 3rd in Business Management for Graduate Prospects (On-Track) – Complete University Guide 2026
- Top 10 in Business for Teaching Quality – The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
Business Programmes on Offer
We offer a focused portfolio of postgraduate business degrees designed to support both career progression and academic ambition:
- MSc Accounting and Finance
- MSc Finance and Investment
- MSc Financial Fraud Investigation and Intelligence
- MSc Strategic Marketing & Customer Experience Management
- MSc Operational Excellence
- MSc Accounting by Research
- MSc Finance by Research
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- PhD Accounting
- PhD Business
- Professional Doctorate in Operational Excellence
Courses are available full-time and part-time, allowing you to balance your studies with professional and personal commitments.
Why Choose Buckingham?
1. Employability and Career Outcomes
90% of Buckingham business graduates progress into employment or further study
Buckingham offers strong employer links and real industry access, with established relationships across major professional services firms including PwC, Deloitte, Grant Thornton and Ernst & Young, as well as a wide network of regional and national employers.
Students benefit from internships, placements and live projects that provide early exposure to professional environments, alongside paid internship opportunities through specialist centres such as the Institute of International Monetary Research.
Degrees are designed with a clear employability focus, offering fast-track routes to professional qualifications and preparing graduates for careers across accounting, finance, business management, consultancy, banking and financial services. Career development is supported through a Professional Development Portfolio, enabling you to reflect on and evidence the professional skills you build throughout your degree, strengthening both academic performance and long-term employability.
2. Assessment Designed for Real Careers
We have removed traditional exams from our Business programmes (except where professional accounting bodies require them). Instead, you are assessed in the way future employers assess performance:
- Business reports
- Strategic pitches
- Presentations and discussions
You will graduate with a portfolio of practical work, demonstrating applied skills and professional competence - not just a transcript of grades.
3. Practical Simulations and Applied Learning
Your learning goes beyond textbooks. Many programmes include advanced business simulations, where you manage a virtual company in a dynamic, risk-free digital environment. These simulations allow you to test strategies, make decisions, and see the real-time impact of your leadership.
Real-world projects are embedded across our courses, including team-based assignments with local and regional organisations. Students apply theory to live business challenges, gaining experience that employers value.
4. A Powerful Alumni Network
Buckingham Business alumni have gone on to remarkable careers, from Vice-President of Ghana, to being featured on the cover of Forbes at 25, to becoming entrepreneurs in finance, fashion and media, and senior leaders in global consulting and capital firms. As a Buckingham graduate, you join an esteemed and influential alumni community.
5. Small-Group Teaching & Expert Faculty with Industry Experience
At Buckingham, postgraduate students benefit from small class sizes, enabling closer relationships with lecturers, richer discussions, and personalised academic support. You are never just a number.
You will be taught by academics who bring real-world commercial expertise into the classroom. Our lecturers have founded businesses, held senior leadership roles, and worked across finance, consulting, marketing, and operations. This ensures your learning is grounded in current business practice.
We also welcome guest lecturers from organisations such as Virgin Money, giving you insight into contemporary industry challenges and opportunities.
6. Small-Town Charm. Big-City Access.
Enjoy the calm, community feel of an idyllic riverside campus, with the energy of Oxford, Cambridge and Milton Keynes all within easy reach. It’s the perfect balance for postgraduate, mature and international students who want focus without feeling disconnected. Buckingham’s town centre is also just a short walk away, with weekly street markets, cafés, bars, restaurants and independent shops, while Buckingham campus offers an activity Students’ Union with various societies and a recently refurbished Business faculty building complete with modern study areas, breakout spaces and a football table to unwind and relax.
See what our students have to say
“Studying a BSc in Business Management and an MBA at the university of Buckingham has been transformative, giving me a strong academic foundation and practical skills for my career. I have really enjoyed my time here, and the university’s supportive, welcoming environment and staff has made it a genuinely lovely place to learn and grow.” – BSc Business Management and MBA Master of Business Administration Graduate
“Now that I have completed my studies, I feel well-prepared for the next stage of my career, equipped with strong academic foundations, practical skills, and the confidence to pursue ambitious goals. I would highly recommend The University of Buckingham to anyone seeking a high-quality, personalised, and academically rigorous education." -MSc Finance and Investment Graduate
“Studying for my MSc in Financial Fraud Investigation and Intelligence at the University of Buckingham was a highly rewarding experience. I graduated with a distinction, supported by an excellent teaching team and a learning environment that encouraged critical thinking and independent research.” – MSc Financial Fraud Investigation and Intelligence Graduate
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How to apply
Simply visit your chosen course page and apply through our online application portal, where you can upload your academic transcripts, certificates and supporting documents securely.
Our friendly and experienced team is on hand to support you at every stage of the process, from initial questions to submitting your application. If you’d like guidance or advice, email them at info@buckingham.ac.uk
Choose Buckingham for a postgraduate business degree that combines outstanding teaching, practical assessment, and strong career outcomes.
Contact
The University of Buckingham
Hunter Street, Buckingham, MK18 1EG, United Kingdom
+44 (0)1280 814080
info@buckingham.ac.uk
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