Business studies

Solent has been a university since 2005, incorporated as an independent higher education institution in 1989, the University's origins can be traced back to a private School of Art founded in 1856

.Ranked in the UK top 30 for business, management and marketing (Guardian University Guide 2022), Solent Business School offers the skills and confidence you need to progress a successful career in business and international management – or even to start up your own business.

• Four-star rated overall, with five stars for employability, facilities, inclusiveness, internationalisation and teaching (QS World University Rankings 2019)

• Fourth in the sector for graduate start-ups – a fourth consecutive year in the top ten

• Holder of TEF silver award in recognition of the University’s excellent teaching