Plymouth Business School

An enterprising environment driving sustainable prosperity, enabling our students and partners to achieve their full potential
Hannah Fleming-Hill, BSc (Hons) Events Management and MSc Entrepreneurship graduate, Plymouth Business School
Plymouth Business School delivers industry-led programmes that equip graduates with the right skills not only to be successful in their careers, but also to have a fulfilled life.

A responsible business school

We are committed to good business practice and social, economic and environmental responsibility. We strive to develop value-driven graduates who understand the importance of sustainability and corporate responsibility and are aware of their impact on society and the planet.
 

Study with us

Shahana BSc (Hons) Economics student
Undergraduate degrees
We offer a range of undergraduate BA and BSc (Hons) opportunities including degrees with foundation years, two year fast-track options, top-up courses and work-based degree apprenticeships.
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Postgraduate degrees
Our postgraduate programmes are designed to give you the essential skills for professional and practical development. Enhance your career prospects and build the skills to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and its practical application.
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Postgraduate research opportunities
Join a vibrant, forward-thinking community where global challenges meet innovative research solutions. We offer a unique blend of academic rigour, a supportive research community, and practical industry insights.
 

Landmark accreditation for business education

The University’s commitment to outstanding business education has seen it become the first university in the UK to achieve accreditation from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), a leading accreditation body for business education programmes in colleges and universities worldwide.
The recognition is a testament to the quality of the degrees offered through the Plymouth Business School in subjects including business and management, and accounting and finance.
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A new home to cultivate business leaders

Our Fitzroy Building has been transformed, becoming the new home of the Plymouth Business School, providing students with specialist facilities and social learning spaces.
Among these spaces for business, management, accounting, finance and marketing students, you'll find the Bloomberg Interactive Suite for tracking stock markets and The Cube - support for our student and graduate entrepreneurs, as well as a Maritime Suite and a Language Lab.
Watch our video visualising what the new building looks like.
Our research

Our research-active community produces high quality multi and interdisciplinary research of local, national and international importance

Our community

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Plymouth Business School alumni
We're proud of our graduates – they can be found all over the world working in a broad range occupations
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Our international community
Internationalisation is a key characteristic of the Business School. Many of our academic staff are from different parts of the world with considerable international understanding and cross-cultural competence.
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Engage with Plymouth Business School
Plymouth Business School aspires to have a positive impact not only on our students but the world around us. We achieve this by collaborating and co-creating with external stakeholders.
 

Explore our subject areas

Learn more about teaching, research and careers across different business subject areas
 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) values are integrated throughout our school across all aspects of operations, including teaching, research, and community involvement.

Plymouth Business School news

Fitzroy alumni - Pam Frost, David Adkins, Shelley Oliver, Rachel Goodsell and Ben Siu
Meet the alumni who brought Plymouth’s new business school to life

The £14.5million redevelopment of the Fitzroy Building was led by University of Plymouth graduates using their skills to inspire the next generation

27 February 2025
Plymouth Business School
 
*The Plymouth Business School at the University of Plymouth has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE Member status page.

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