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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 .
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