In a world seemingly full of thriving tech start-ups and charismatic entrepreneurs, it’s no surprise that business and administrative subjects are the most popular course in the UK, with a total of 232,785 applicants in the 2016/17 application cycle.
Business degrees can have a variety of different titles, including:
- Business & Management Studies
- Finance and Management
- International Business
- Management Sciences
- Banking, Finance and Management
The exact topics studied will vary depending on your degree, but you can expect to develop a solid knowledge base in key business concepts like management, finance theory, entrepreneurship, marketing, and human resources. Many also offer a sandwich year, giving you a chance to test your mettle and develop your skills in a real business environment.
There’s plenty of career scope for those with a business degree, with possible paths including sales, management consulting, banking, human resources, and management – amongst many others.
Study Length for Qualification: 3 years or 4 years with a placement year