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BSc (Hons) Business Management

programme overview

Innovation and enterprise are at the heart of every successful business. In a world shaped by volatility, complexity, and uncertainty, leaders in business management must know how to innovate under pressure and steer organisations through ambiguity.

This BSc Business Management degree gives you the practical experience and strategic mindset to turn ideas into outcomes, whether you are building your own venture or leading within an established organisation. You will develop the ability to think flexibly and creatively, articulate and execute a compelling vision, and graduate with the entrepreneurial outlook needed to thrive in dynamic environments.

This programme is part of APIIT's suite of Business Management degrees, which share core modules. Complementary pathways are available in Human Resource Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability.

Core topics include leadership, management strategy, business creativity and innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking, alongside the operational fundamentals every business professional needs.

The BSc (Hons) Business Management is awarded by the University of Staffordshire, UK, and can be completed as a three-year full-time degree or a two-year accelerated programme.

Course Duration

Three Years (Full-Time)

Two Years (Accelerated)

Location

Colombo | Kandy

Lectures Time

Intake

Programme Offered By

Programme Modules

  • Foundations of Management
  • Introduction to Management Accounting
  • Marketing in the Business Environment
  • Managerial Economics
  • Business Law
  • Foundations of Human Resource Management

  • Operations Management
  • Management Accounting
  • Managing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Sustainable Business Development
  • Elective Module (Semester 1)
  • Elective Module (Semester 2)

Elective modules: An Entrepreneurial Mindset, Enterprise in Practice, Employee Voice and Representation, Managing and Developing People, The Business of Doing Good, Governance and Climate Change

  • Authentic Leadership
  • Data and Decision-Making
  • Innovative Change Management
  • Strategic Management in a Global Context
  • Consultancy Project

Admission Requirements

Standard Route

The minimum qualifications required for admission on the standard route are:

  • GCE Advanced Level (Sri Lankan): 3 passes, or
  • GCE Advanced Level (London, Cambridge, or Edexcel): 3 D passes, or
  • Any combination totalling 12 points under the applicable tariff scheme
  • OR
  • APIIT Sri Lanka Business Foundation, and
  • GCE/GCSE Ordinary Level (Sri Lankan, Edexcel, or Cambridge) with a Credit Pass (Grade 4) for English
  • OR
  • An equivalent qualification, subject to approval from the University of Staffordshire
Accelerated Route

The minimum qualifications required for admission on the accelerated route are:

  • GCE Advanced Level (Sri Lankan, Edexcel, or Cambridge): 3 C passes, and
  • GCE/GCSE Ordinary Level Credit Pass (Grade 4) for English

You may apply with pending A/L results. Applicants with additional qualifications may be considered for advanced entry, subject to approval from the University of Staffordshire.

Teaching & Learning

All of our business programmes equip you with a diverse skill set in leadership and management, grounded in a real-world understanding of how organisations operate. You will graduate with a creative approach to problem-solving, the ability to interpret and apply financial data, strong teamworking and communication skills, and confidence in managing time, projects, and resources.

Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and independent study, supported by books, journals, digital databases, and social media resource banks. You will be consistently challenged to interrogate and anticipate the business landscape of the future.

To deepen your industry connections, the programme includes career talks, company visits, and guest speakers from across the profession. Faculty bring a genuine depth of business experience and research expertise to every session.

Throughout your studies, you will have access to a wide range of learning support platforms and e-resources, including LinkedIn Learning for continuous professional development and certifications.

On successful completion, you will be awarded: BSc (Hons) Business Management.

Career Opportunities

The breadth of this degree gives you access to a wide range of career paths. Many graduates of our Business School have gone on to launch their own successful businesses. Others have moved into marketing, human resource management, and operations management in both the public and private sectors. Typical specialist roles include Product Innovation Manager, Business Analyst, Business Process and Design Specialist, Product Development Manager, and Business Innovation Manager.

Special Remarks

Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If, for any reason, a module cannot be run, we will advise you as soon as possible and provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative. Elective modules are offered subject to demand.

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