Business and Management blog

Choosing the right university degree is a critical decision in shaping your career. If you aspire to have a successful...

Choosing your university course is a significant decision. With a wide range of options available, it can be challen...

Do you have a brilliant idea that you’re eager to turn into a business? You’re not alone! Many people dream of trans...

A business degree is a fantastic pathway to a fulfilling career. Its versatility equips you with valuable skills desir...

Welcome to the elevator pitch, your secret weapon to conquering awkward pauses and unlocking great opportunities. Thin...

Ever wondered what a typical day for a Business student looks like? BA (Hons) Business Management student Caitlin take...

Business Management student, Caitlin, reflects on an exciting placement year with Spin Master, working with brands suc...

Starting a business is an exciting and daunting challenge, which is probably why you’re looking at tips for starting yo...

Open Days are a great opportunity for you to experience a little bit of life as a BCU student. Take a look at why they...

When the exciting opportunity of carrying the Commonwealth Games baton came up, Tom Clarke-Forrest jumped at the chance...

Our Business School saw over sixty businesses entering its doors as it hosted an exclusive speed networking event. The...

Juanling Huang , Course Director for the International M BA course, shares an insight into her career an...

Senior lecturer, Shaista Mukadam, has been teaching at the University for the last 16 years. We caught up with Shaista...

Business is a large sector, which is also exciting, with many areas to specialise in. It’s understandable that it may b...

Business and HR experts Kelly Rogers and Harry Allen discuss common interview mistakes, share tips for a successful int...

Find yourself starting yet another TV series? Why not spend your time connecting with us in the Business, Law, and Soc...

Student Caitlin shows us around her student digs over at the Old Fire Station.

In this article, we’ll look at how embracing digital business more comprehensively can benefit both companies and emplo...

As Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak read out the latest budget, students from Birmingham City Business School g...

In this article, we’ll take a look at the most frequently asked questions concerning starting a vlog, and answer them a...

The working world is always in a constant state of flux and, following the pandemic, the modern-day workplace has been...

Studying an online course can offer you flexibility over where and when you work on your studies, which means you can ...

A lot has changed in the past 18 months. The pandemic has altered a lot of our daily routines, and not always in a neg...

When starting out on the journey towards university, most students start looking at either the big picture, or the fin...

Podcasts are a great way to continue our learning, develop our skills, and expand our knowledge - and, as well as educa...

We've put together a list of the best business based TV shows, documentaries and movies that you can watch on Netflix r...

We asked two of our ambassadors to describe their experiences of both living on campus and commuting from home.

We explore how you can get a head start on your career with a postgraduate placement.

If you’re feeling a little homesick or missing your favourite meals, then take a look at the restaurants Birmingham has...

Packing for university can be overwhelming, especially if you are studying overseas. Here are our top tips for packing ...

We have asked our team of Mental Health First Aiders to give us their top tips for looking after your mental health.

What jobs you can explore after you graduate?

You may want to use this time to start thinking about your postgraduate degree and your chosen career path. To help get...

Dr Hanna Szymborska examines why the COVID-19 crisis represents a chance to rethink economic recovery.

Birmingham is our home and we are proud of our reputation and history. You may not realise it, but it is a city full of...

Explore the four biggest parts of the hospitality sector and how they interact with each other.

With a population of over 747 million people over 44 countries, Europe is a hub for some of the world’s largest events...

Pancakes, beer floating, golden retrievers – whatever tickles your fancy, trust us, there’s a festival for you in Europ...

Esports is a new and emerging industry that is expanding at a faster rate with every year.

When you become a BCU student, you automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, giving you access to the wide...

Our favourite restaurants, pubs, cinemas and shops are closed for business as usual, but many of them are finding new w...

The Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences at Birmingham City University has a lot of support services on offer t...

You may choose to use this time to start thinking about your degree and your chosen career path. To help you get starte...

Professor Chris Edger examines the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the hospitality industry.

We asked some of our students to tell us something special they have experienced during their time at Birmingham City U...

We asked our Social Media Ambassadors how they are dealing with studying from home during the coronavirus outbreak.

Business School Associate Professor Stephen Willson looks at the origins of traditional organisational behaviours.

Business School Associate Professor Stephen Willson looks at how the measurement of KPIs impacts a business, for better...

Business School Associate Professor Stephen Willson looks at how businesses can look to avoid damaging cases of "sil...

Postgraduate Management courses lend themselves to a wide variety of future careers, opening up not just the world of ...

Have you ever wondered how to switch disciplines at University?

Launching in September 2019, our new BA (Hons) Sport Business Management is an exciting addition to our diverse course...

From world famous venues and arenas to the 2022 Commonwealth Games, here are just a few reasons why you should consider...

What type of jobs are becoming available to HR graduates?

The events industry is huge and diverse, and here are just seven reasons why events management is a great course to st...

Find out how this degree can take you practically anywhere.

Big brands, a growing economy, and great transport links - what makes Birmingham so appealing to business students?

Averil Wagoner is studying Management, here she shows you what a typical day is like for her on campus.

Business and Management blog

Why study a Business course with us?

Why study an accredited business management degree?

Which Business Management quiz is Right for you?

How to start a business with the STEAMhouse Hatchery

What can you do with a Business degree?

What is an Elevator Pitch?

Day in the Life of a Business Student

My year in placement at spin master

11 Essential Tips For Starting A Business In 2023

5 reasons why you shouldn't miss a Birmingham City Business Open Day

Business student carries baton at Commonwealth Games

Students get speed networking with businesses

Academic Spotlight: Dr Juanling Huang

Academic Spotlight: Shaista Mukadam

Which business course is right for you?

How to be successful in an interview

Seven ways you can learn more about our faculty

Student accommodation vlog

How businesses are benefitting from being more digital

The Budget: What does it mean for you?

How to vlog your experience at university

Top skills employers of the future will want

How to succeed with online learning

Is online university study worth it?

What to look for in a Business School

The best podcasts every entrepreneur should listen to right now

The best TV shows every entrepreneur should watch on Netflix

Accommodation or Commuting - What's Right For You?

Four reasons to take a postgraduate placement

Restaurants for Each Culture

Packing for University

Looking after your mental health – top tips from our Mental Health First Aiders

What jobs can you get with a Business or Management degree?

Get a head start as a postgraduate

A “V” or a “swoosh”? Why we shouldn’t talk about the shape of the COVID-19 crisis recovery

Businesses that were started in Birmingham

The Different Hospitality Sectors Explained

The Biggest Events in Europe

7 Quirky Events in Europe

The biggest esports tournaments in the world

Societies at Birmingham City Business School

How Birmingham businesses are coping during the lockdown

Student Support Services at BLSS

Get a head start as an undergraduate

Apocalyptic leadership - how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on the hospitality industry

I AM BCU - Something Special

Studying From Home: What our students are doing

Where do organisational behaviours come from?

Why should you measure KPIs?

Avoiding Silo Mentality

What careers can you get into with a postgraduate management degree?

How YOU can get into management

7 Reasons Why You Should Study Sport Management at Birmingham City University

Why Birmingham is THE place to study sport management

Where can a Human Resources degree take you?

7 reasons to study an Events Management course

7 reasons to study a Business Management degree course

5 reasons why Birmingham is the best city for business students

A Day in the Life of a Management Student