Undergraduate study

We want our students to understand that exciting business prospects can be found in a variety of organisations. That’s why we welcome guest speakers into our classrooms from huge multi-nationals, such as HSBC, to dynamic local businesses, such as Footprint Digital.

You will work on real business case studies, feed into live consultancy projects and even take part in business simulations. If you really want to put your skills into practice, you have the option to do a placement year between your second and final years at Essex Business School.

Sustainable business practice is in our DNA. So much so that we built our home at the Colchester campus on truly sustainable foundations, it’s the UK’s first zero carbon business school building.

You’ll also find the themes of responsible management and sustainable international business practice are threaded through all our courses. We want to empower you to think critically about business and to graduate with a commitment to doing business better.

Our academics are experts in their fields and are at the forefront of contemporary research. It’s not uncommon for our students to see their lecturers on the news or read their articles online.

This is all fed into our teaching meaning our students themselves become expert in topical business issues. This is hugely valuable to your future employers and leaves you at a great advantage when you finish at University and are looking for that perfect graduate role.