Why I study Business Management

Benefits of studying Business Management at UON

Whether you consider becoming an entrepreneur, working as a business consultant or pursuing a career in HR, the Business Management course can give you many opportunities to effectively prepare for future employment.

Let’s have a look at some benefits of choosing Business Management course!

Balanced teaching structure

This course is taught through the combination of different methods:

• Face to face sessions – where you can directly engage with your peers and other students to share your views and experiences to learn from each other. This helps to develop teamworking and communication skills as students actively take part in discussions, debates, as well as presentations and simulation tasks
• Online learning – helps you to get used to remote working, which now used often in the workplace. It allows you to still receive important information from lecturers without commuting
• Self study – supports your own academic development and allows you to independently take learning in your hands through revising, reading resources and taking time to write assignments

Varied topic modules

The Business Management course consists of  different modules which can help you shape your academic potential and gain knowledge on many interesting topics. Each of the modules is designed to support your growth and develop skills through different activities.  You will learn more about:

• Marketing
• Sustainability
• Finance
• Strategy and change
• International business

And much more!

Six pathway choices

In the second and third year you will be able to study chosen pathway modules which provide great insight into specific industries you can  pursue a career in. This will be included in your degree award certificate – eg. Business Management (Finance).

You will have options to choose from:

• Economics
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Human Resources Management
• Law
• Marketing

The pathway choice can effectively help you to develop the right skills and gain adequate knowledge to be prepared for professional work. Also, you will be able to directly meet and learn from lecturers who have specific qualifications and experience of working in the relevant industry.

Preparing you for the future

During the course you will get a wealth of advice to effectively prepare for employment, through career planning and goal setting. You will create a LinkedIn profile to stand out, be provided with guidance on CV writing, and complete short courses which are a great addition to your CV and final qualification. This will build your confidence in achieving your goals and secure a job in your desired industry!

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Emilia Sarniak

Emilia studies Business Management (Finance) at UON, where she is also a  Course Rep and Student Ambassador. She is very passionate about marketing and finance, and learning new things. In her free time, she likes to travel, engage with social media and take photos. She loves coffee too!