Is business management a good degree?

Business is an ever-changing and fascinating field, impacting lives around the world. Having a degree in business can lead to great career opportunities in a number of industries.

What is a business management degree?

Business management is the ability to build and maintain a successful business. Studying it at degree level will give you in-depth knowledge of business and management. It will help you build the skills you need to work in businesses of all sizes – from small start-ups to multinational companies – focusing on everything from data analytics to relationship management.

What skills will you gain from a business management degree?

A business management degree will teach you key managerial skills to monitor the success of a business and implement new ideas. These include:

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Leadership
• Project management
• Reporting

What are the career prospects of a business management degree?

Every business needs managers, so business management graduates will always be in demand. The strong business knowledge you will have could lead to a number of jobs including marketing manager, business analyst or human resources director. You could even start your own business, or use the transferrable skills you’ve built to and go into a completely different industry.

Cardiff University offers a range of careers support, from help with CVs to mock interviews and work experience opportunities. Cardiff graduates are in demand worldwide and go on to work for top companies including Deloitte, Sony and Unilever.

What are the benefits of studying a business management degree?

Employability

The in-depth business knowledge you develop in your degree will help you stand out in the job market and the transferrable skills you build will mean you are employable in a wide range of other industries too.

Introduction to the business world

Business is everywhere, and the knowledge you learn during your degree will help you understand the world around you, rather than just preparing you for a specific job.

Become your own boss

Entrepreneurship is a key element taught in business management degrees. If your dream is to start your own business, this is the place to start. You will build skills like decision making, persuasive communication and self-reliance, as well as having the chance to network with like-minded students and potential business contacts.

Why study business management at Cardiff?

Studying at a respected Russell Group university will help you stand out from the crowd when you graduate. Cardiff Business School is a renowned AACSB-accredited business school with a drive to make a positive impact on the world. Its business management degree provides a broad education with options to tailor your studies to your interests. It also offers a paid work placement, giving you valuable experience of the real world of business.

Study business management in the UK

Cardiff University International Study Centre is a friendly, welcoming and multicultural environment where you will be supported to achieve your dreams. Our preparation programmes are the perfect pathway to a business management degree in the UK. Designed especially for international students, they combine English language preparation with teaching on your chosen subject and key study skills.

For undergraduates

The International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance prepares you for a business management degree at Cardiff University. Over three terms, it introduces you to a broad range of business ideas, as well as developing key skills such as mathematics. When you complete the year, you will progress to your chosen degree programme at Cardiff University.

For postgraduates

If you don’t quite have the grades you need to join the University, or you think you could benefit from some extra support as you adjust to life in the UK, choose the Pre-Master’s Programme in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities. It will help you develop confidence, communication skills and subject knowledge before progressing to a Master’s degree at Cardiff University.

FAQs

Is business management a good subject to study?

One of the benefits of studying business management is the great knowledge and experience that can be applied to many fields out work both in and outside of business. People with business management degrees are highly employable due to their broad skill set and adaptability.

How many years does Business Management take?

The typical business management degree in the UK takes three years to complete at undergraduate level. If you wish to develop your skills and knowledge further you can do so with a postgraduate degree, which will take an additional year to complete.

What is the highest-paying job in business management?

The field of business management lends itself to many promotions and high salaries. There are many high paying jobs with a business management degree such as senior project manager, insurance broker director and corporate treasurer, that you can aim for once you have gained more experience.

^{Note: Salary information is sourced externally. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the salary ranges.}