So you are interested in … Business?
projects with your fellow students, which is good preparation for working in teams in the world of work.
If you are interested in the management side of business then consider a degree like Business Management or one that specialises in a particular area, like Hospitality Management. These tend to have an emphasis on work placements and practical experience rather than a more theory based course.
So you are interested in … Business?
You could study … Accounting( A), Advertising( A), Marketing( A), Enterprise( A), Human Resources( A), Business Studies, Management( Business, Hospitality, Event, Tourism). Related subjects: Accounting, Economics.
If I study Business at university – what do I do? This can vary hugely from university to university, however, there is usually a common theme of learning about the core business areas; economics, business strategy and planning, finance, business law, human resources, marketing and accounting. You can then specialise in particular areas in your second and third year.
There is also often the opportunity to have a year out working in industry, which not only gives you a real insight into the world of work but also often leads to employment after your degree.
If you are thinking about business, it isn’ t just about creating new businesses and becoming the new Alan Sugar. You need to do the groundwork in the core business areas so you have an understanding of all areas of business, even the bits you might not find as interesting or you may find challenging. You also need to practise your presentation skills and be happy to stand up in front of others. There is also often group work on
Personal skills: Analytical and critical thinking, a creative approach to problem solving, decision-making, good communication skills( both oral and written), numeracy and the ability to research, interpret and use business and financial data, self-reliance, initiative and the ability to manage time, projects and resources, computing skills, ambitious.
What are the Job Opportunities? Unsurprisingly lots of graduates go into management, finance, marketing or PR after this degree but the skills you learn on the degree really do equip you for a variety of careers including running your own business!
Subjects needed: Grades vary a lot from course to course and some management courses like you to have studied maths, however, there often isn’ t any particular subjects they look for, though studying business studies or economics can be helpful.
Useful websites www. cim. co. uk / more / getin2marketing www. young-enterprise. org. uk www. insidecareers. co. uk / professions
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