UK business and administrative courses

If you dream of being an entrepreneur, setting up your own company or becoming a management consultant, a UK business course is for you. Studying business in the UK is also a good career choice in a difficult global economic climate. Companies around the world recognize that the business students of today are best placed to become the business leaders of tomorrow. You can find information about business career opportunities on the Prospects website.

Business degrees are among the most popular in the UK. More than 13 per cent of all UK higher education students and 19 per cent of postgraduates are on business-related courses. You’ll be in good company too, as nearly a third of all UK business students come from overseas.

Why study business in the UK?

• There are more than 100 dedicated business schools in the UK, several of which are situated on university campuses.

• Business, management and finance studies in the UK will put you at the center of the country's exciting and vibrant business environment.

• The City of London is one of the most important financial centers in the world. A total of 692 foreign companies are listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) while the Square Mile plays host to more than 250 foreign banks.

UK undergraduate business degrees

A huge range of business-related degree courses are available in the UK. Most lead to Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc). Others take you to Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or undergraduate Master of Management Science (MManSci).

UK postgraduate business courses

More than 16,000 postgraduate courses relating to business, management and marketing are available at UK universities. Many business graduates join international companies on fast-track management training programs. There is strong competition in this area, so a UK postgraduate degree can give you a definite edge.

Business education and research at postgraduate level receives some funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). They have a budget of more than £100 million and fund around 2,000 postgraduate students in the UK.

Business programs in the UK are taught master's and PG Certificate/Diploma or research degrees (MPhil, MRes and PhD). Many UK universities also offer New-Route PhDs in business-related subjects.

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