This programme offers graduates from any subject discipline the chance to develop expertise in business. Using a hybrid approach to teaching and learning, students will benefit from a rich and diverse learning environment. Whether you’re interested in starting your own business, or working within an organisation, this programme will allow you to develop the skills necessary to succeed in your chosen role.
A 2:2 undergraduate degree in any subject discipline, or equivalent professional experience and qualification. International students will be expected to meet the English language requirements of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Non-standard applications are welcome and careful consideration will be given to the applicant's career history, experience and other learning.
UCAS code Apply to Marjon
UCAS institution code P63
Duration 1 Year full time, 2 years part-time
Contact Rachel Bailey-Lewis, our Student Recruitment Officer (Postgraduate).
This programme offers graduates from any subject discipline the chance to acquire skills and expertise in business. It provides opportunities to explore the business environment and its current and future challenges. Learners will be guided through specialist areas of business including marketing, people and team management, finance and strategy, before embarking on a major project which allows them to explore a business area of their interest in a practical, theoretical or combined approach.
A hybrid-model approach to the learning programme, with opportunities for connected and located learning.
Open to students from non-business Undergraduate backgrounds; building on contextual Undergraduate experience to support the development of graduate employability skills.
The Enhancement Series – a personal and professional development programme that sits alongside your academic study.
What challenges and opportunities are we faced with in the current business environment?
Are entrepreneurs born or made?
What are the key skills required in business?
What makes a successful working environment?
How can we successfully navigate people, planet and profit in business?
Can anyone be an entrepreneur?
On completion of this course, graduates may find potential careers in a range of business and management roles, including:
Teaching is delivered using a combination of located on campus sessions and connected online learning. Teaching will be blocked over two days a week (for full time students).
No exams. You’ll be assessed using coursework activities such as essays, reports and presentations, as well as projects and creative tasks.
Laura is the Marjon Business centre lead and has responsibility for the business postgraduate programmes at Marjon. Her research focusses on the drivers and barriers in small business and entrepreneurship, and she continues to explore what shapes success for small business owners and entrepreneurs through her work.
Susan studied Graphic Design at Arts University Plymouth and worked in London and Yorkshire as a designer before discovering a passion for Marketing. Following a number of Marketing roles predominantly in the Tourism & Leisure sector and the completion of a CIM Diploma at Marjon, Susan was head-hunted by Weststar Holidays and worked on the Board as Marketing Director alongside Deborah Meaden.
Susan is still providing Marketing and Business Consultancy and is currently working on the feasibility for a new visitor experience in Wales, a Community Farm, for the Invisible Circus and Wildworks Theatre.
Fees UK students: £8,500
Fees for International students: £14,600
This fee covers your tuition and access to course-specific equipment and facilities, as well associated services including access to the library, study skills support, IT support, student support and wellbeing services and membership of the Student Union. There may be additional costs by course.
Our Student Funding Advisors offer confidential and impartial advice about your funding options.
Fees and funding