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Read moreWhat is Economics?
Are you often hearing people talking about economics, but never understanding what it actually is? Let us put it simpl...
Read moreWhat is an Elevator Pitch?
Welcome to the elevator pitch, your secret weapon to conquering awkward pauses and unlocking great opportunities. Thin...
Read moreDay in the life of a Marketing Placement Student
Have you ever wondered what a typical day looks like for a Marketing student on a year-long placement? Well, my na...
Read moreDay in the Life of a Business Student
Ever wondered what a typical day for a Business student looks like? BA (Hons) Business Management student Caitlin take...
Read moreHow ChatGPT & other AI tools are affecting the digital marketing landscape
Alem Al-Khamiri, Mentor of the STEAMhouse Hatchery Program and Digital Director of Fuel Communications, writes about ...
Read moreMy year in placement at spin master
Business Management student, Caitlin, reflects on an exciting placement year with Spin Master, working with brands s...
Read more11 Essential Tips For Starting A Business In 2023
Starting a business is an exciting and daunting challenge, which is probably why you’re looking at tips for starting yo...
Read more5 reasons why you shouldn't miss a Birmingham City Business Open Day
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...
Read moreBusiness student carries baton at Commonwealth Games
When the exciting opportunity of carrying the Commonwealth Games baton came up, Tom Clarke-Forrest jumped at the chance...
Read moreStudents get speed networking with businesses
Our Business School saw over sixty businesses entering its doors as it hosted an exclusive speed networking event. The...
Read moreAcademic Spotlight: Dr Juanling Huang
Juanling Huang , Course Director for the International M BA course, shares an insight into her career an...
Read moreAcademic Spotlight: Andrew Salmon
Associate Professor Andrew Salmon has significant industry experience, having developed a range of marketing and busine...
Read moreAcademic Spotlight: Shaista Mukadam
Senior lecturer, Shaista Mukadam, has been teaching at the University for the last 16 years. We caught up with Shaista...
Read moreWhich business course is right for you?
Business is a large sector, which is also exciting, with many areas to specialise in. It’s understandable that it may b...
Read moreHow to be successful in an interview
Business and HR experts Kelly Rogers and Harry Allen discuss common interview mistakes, share tips for a successful int...
Read moreTop tips for developing a strong brand
Marketing lecturer Jane Gosney shares tips on how to create a brand destined for success , ...
Read moreSeven ways you can learn more about our faculty
Find yourself starting yet another TV series? Why not spend your time connecting with us in the Business, Law, and Soc...
Read moreStudent accommodation vlog
Student Caitlin shows us around her student digs over at the Old Fire Station.
Read moreHow businesses are benefitting from being more digital
In this article, we’ll look at how embracing digital business more comprehensively can benefit both companies and emplo...
Read moreThe Budget: What does it mean for you?
As Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak read out the latest budget, students from Birmingham City Business School g...
Read moreHow to vlog your experience at university
In this article, we’ll take a look at the most frequently asked questions concerning starting a vlog, and answer them a...
Read moreTop skills employers of the future will want
The working world is always in a constant state of flux and 2020 was the year that turned the modern-day workplace on ...
Read moreHow to succeed with online learning
Studying an online course can offer you flexibility over where and when you work on your studies, which means you can ...
Read moreIs online university study worth it?
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...
Read moreWhat to look for in a Business School
When starting out on the journey towards university, most students start looking at either the big picture, or the fin...
Read moreThe best podcasts every entrepreneur should listen to right now
Podcasts are a great way to continue our learning, develop our skills, and expand our knowledge - and, as well as educa...
Read moreInside our new Postgraduate Finance courses
To make sure we are always keeping up with industry demands, Birmingham City Business School is launching four new pos...
Read moreThe best TV shows every entrepreneur should watch on Netflix
We've put together a list of the best business based TV shows, documentaries and movies that you can watch on Netflix r...
Read moreMy Experience as a Business (Marketing) Student
Business student Max talks us through his time as a BA (Hons) Business (Marketing) student at Birmingham City Universi...
Read moreAccommodation or Commuting - What's Right For You?
We asked two of our ambassadors to describe their experiences of both living on campus and commuting from home.
Read moreWhy I Chose to Study Accounting and Finance
Accounting and Finance student Mariam Hussain discusses why she chose Birmingham City University. T...
Read moreFour reasons to take a postgraduate placement
We explore how you can get a head start on your career with a postgraduate placement.
Read morePacking for University
Packing for university can be overwhelming, especially if you are studying overseas. Here are our top tips for packing ...
Read moreRestaurants for Each Culture
If you’re feeling a little homesick or missing your favourite meals, then take a look at the restaurants Birmingham has...
Read moreLooking after your mental health – top tips from our Mental Health First Aiders
We have asked our team of Mental Health First Aiders to give us their top tips for looking after your mental health.
Read moreWhat jobs can you get with a Accounting, Finance or Economics degree?
Although there are hundreds of career paths graduates of Accounting, Finance and Economics degrees can take, we though...
Read moreWhat jobs can you get with a Business or Management degree?
What jobs you can explore after you graduate?
Read moreWhich Marketing course is right for you?
We break down all the Marketing courses available at Birmingham City University
Read moreA “V” or a “swoosh”? Why we shouldn’t talk about the shape of the COVID-19 crisis recovery
Dr Hanna Szymborska examines why the COVID-19 crisis represents a chance to rethink economic recovery.
Read moreBusinesses that were started in Birmingham
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...
Read moreThe Different Hospitality Sectors Explained
Explore the four biggest parts of the hospitality sector and how they interact with each other.
Read moreThe Biggest Events in Europe
With a population of over 747 million people over 44 countries, Europe is a hub for some of the world’s largest events...
Read more7 Quirky Events in Europe
Pancakes, beer floating, golden retrievers – whatever tickles your fancy, trust us, there’s a festival for you in Europ...
Read moreThe biggest esports tournaments in the world
Esports is a new and emerging industry that is expanding at a faster rate with every year.
Read moreSocieties at Birmingham City Business School
When you become a BCU student, you automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, giving you access to the wide...
Read moreWhy Study International Finance?
The world of business is getting smaller. With advances in technology making international transactions a lot easier, m...
Read moreHow Birmingham businesses are coping during the lockdown
Our favourite restaurants, pubs, cinemas and shops are closed for business as usual, but many of them are finding new w...
Read moreStudent Support Services at BLSS
The Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences at Birmingham City University has a lot of support services on offer t...
Read moreApocalyptic leadership - how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on the hospitality industry
Professor Chris Edger examines the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the hospitality industry.
Read moreI AM BCU - Something Special
We asked some of our students to tell us something special they have experienced during their time at Birmingham City U...
Read moreStudying From Home: What our students are doing
We asked our Social Media Ambassadors how they are dealing with studying from home during the coronavirus outbreak.
Read moreWhere do organisational behaviours come from?
Business School Associate Professor Stephen Willson looks at the origins of traditional organisational behaviours.
Read moreWhy should you measure KPIs?
Business School Associate Professor Stephen Willson looks at how the measurement of KPIs impacts a business, for better...
Read moreAvoiding Silo Mentality
Business School Associate Professor Stephen Willson looks at how businesses can look to avoid damaging cases of "sil...
Read moreWhat careers can you get into with a postgraduate management degree?
Postgraduate Management courses lend themselves to a wide variety of future careers, opening up not just the world of ...
Read moreWhat careers can you get into with a postgraduate accounting and finance degree?
Accounting and Finance are both areas of study that can open up many career doors for those graduating from postgradua...
Read moreHow YOU can get into management
Have you ever wondered how to switch disciplines at University?
Read more7 Reasons Why You Should Study Sport Management at Birmingham City University
Launching in September 2019, our new BA (Hons) Sport Business Management is an exciting addition to our diverse course...
Read moreWhy Birmingham is THE place to study sport management
From world famous venues and arenas to the 2022 Commonwealth Games, here are just a few reasons why you should consider...
Read moreWhere can a Human Resources degree take you?
What type of jobs are becoming available to HR graduates?
Read moreWhat are the career paths with a marketing degree?
Wondering exactly what jobs you can expect to apply for after you graduate.
Read more7 reasons to study an Events Management course
The events industry is huge and diverse, and here are just seven reasons why events management is a great course to st...
Read more11 marketing tips to build a social media presence
It can seem daunting building from the ground up, so here are 11 ways to successfully create, maintain and grow your s...
Read moreWhere can an Economics degree take you?
Ever wondered which jobs this diverse course could lead to?
Read more7 reasons to study a Business Management degree course
Find out how this degree can take you practically anywhere.
Read moreAccounting vs Economics vs Finance: Which degree is right for you?
Here’s a quick guide to let you know the difference.
Read more6 reasons why Birmingham is the best city for business students
Big brands, a growing economy, and great transport links - what makes Birmingham so appealing to business students?
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