The School of Business and Management offers undergraduates a range of degree options that provide flexible learning opportunities with courses that are designed to cater for a wide range of business options and career paths, and a growth environment to develop literacy and numeracy skills, critical thinking, and compassion.

The discipline of business studies bridges markets, industries and economic development, providing values to both business and its students. Business education has has cultivated numerous professionals specialized in management, operation and overall coordination for for many years. It is a cornerstone for the steady operation of the market economy, sustainable corporate development and social prosperity, with enduring professional and civic values.
With the rapid development of the digital economy, intelligent technology and new business models, the contemporary business environment has gone far beyond traditional operational logic. Fundamental shifts have taken place in market requirements for business talents, who are now expected to possess comprehensive and multi-dimensional capabilities. Future top-tier business elites will need to integrate three core competencies. First, sharp business insight to accurately judge market trends and explore business opportunities based on fundamental business logic. Second, solid mastery of management science, enabling efficient coordination of corporate operation, team management and resource allocation through application of systematic and scientific management theories, operational models and decision-making. Third, in-depth understanding of commercial applications of technologies, proficient use of big data, artificial intelligence and digital tools to empower business decision-making, process optimization and business model innovation.
In collaboration with our partner institutes in the UK, we have developed an interdisciplinary business education system and curriculum framework integrating business insight, management science and technological application, to foster business talents who can adapt to current demands and drive future development.

We endeavour to ensure that our students not only advance their academic capacity to the highest international standards but to also learn and practice the abilities needed to navigate  the complexities of international business and event management in a rapidly changing global economy.

Shanghai is a major financial, business, and innovation hub with its sights set on developing the massive potential of China and driving the global economy. Studying at SBC clearly gives our graduates a competitive advantage when securing employment or developing their own business venture.

We expect our students to gain more than just an ability to pass exams and all Business students are expected to complete assignments and research on both a group and individual basis. They are also expected to become involved in their learning experience and actively participate, developing independent learning skills that will support them through their studies and future careers.All classes are taught in English in the same way as they would be taught in the UK. The subjects and assessments are set and approved by staff in the UK to internationally recognised standards which means that students at SBC gain transferable Business skills based on the latest international teaching practices.

Assessments are based on both examinations and student performance throughout the year. This form of continuous assessment helps to ensure that students are able to practice the skills they learn in the classroom and also gain experience and understanding of the skills needed to be successful in the real business world.

Studying for a UK degree in Shanghai in English clearly gives SBC students a competitive edge when they are looking at securing employment. This can be attributed to their comprehensive knowledge and practical understanding of modern business concepts, ideas, and applications, coupled with their refined critical and strategic thinking abilities, as well as their well-developed global perspectives. Another major advantage to our students is Shanghai itself. Shanghai is a rapidly expanding financial hub with its sights set not just on the massive potential of China but also the global economy. While some business and financial centres are currently experiencing a slowdown, China and particularly Shanghai is continuing to expand and provides a great opportunity for SBC graduates to secure an excellent future in business either in Shanghai or on the global stage.

Classes are delivered in a variety of formats and a number of teaching methods are employed including: lectures; tutorials; presentations; team projects and tasks; problem solving and case studies of real companies. The goal is to provide students with good subject knowledge and also to develop their problem solving and critical thinking skills.

The School of Business and Management is a Member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The School is in the process of seeking professional body membership and accreditation to enhance our already strong links with industry. Our strong collaboration with the British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai for over a decade helps us place our students in internships and our graduates in jobs with affiliated member companies.

We hope that you will come to join our business faculty and become one of the future great leaders on the Global Business Stage.

Accreditation

The BSc Business and Management programme is jointly launched by the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) and the University of Bradford. Leveraging the high-quality educational resources of both parties’ business schools, the programme adopts international faculty, curriculum and teaching modes to cultivate global-minded, cross-cultural, innovative, interdisciplinary and application-oriented management talents.

The School of Business Management of SBC officially became the member of AACSB in 2021. 

In 2024, the School of Management at Sino-British College was granted membership in the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). This membership establishes a solid foundation for the college to pursue accreditation through the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).