On this course you develop the skills to succeed in the business world, and gain the confidence and qualities that employers really want. No two students have the same experience on this course. The variety of optional modules means you create your own business studies degree, exploring which areas of business you want to work in and specialising in your areas of interest. During your first year you study the core areas of business. These give you knowledge in the key areas of • finance • human resources • international business • marketing • operations management • business environment. Each year the number of optional modules increases, allowing you the freedom to pursue your interests. You choose from options including • a foreign language • contemporary issues in marketing • operational project management • managing the digital enterprise • financial performance management. You develop key skills and knowledge for business, including the ability to • analyse business issues • present your opinions and make recommendations • work independently and as part of a team • manage people and projects. You also gain skills in • problem-solving • creative thinking • team-working • communication • leadership and management.

You can find junior management positions in smaller organisations or management training schemes in large companies such as • Toyota • Coca-Cola • Santander • DHL • Lloyds • the Metropolitan Police • Virgin Media • BMW. The flexibility of the course means there are many career possibilities open to you in all of the functions of business, including marketing, human resource management, financial management and operations management in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.