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Careers / HE Information
Careers / HE Information
Degrees in Business are some of the most popular courses at university for QE students. These range from general Business Degrees to more specialist degrees such as Business Administration or Business Management. Certain degrees such as Management Science may be more theoretical, whereas others like Business and Accountancy are more mathematical.
Business students can follow a wide range of careers in Industry, Commerce, Finance, Banking, and Insurance. Skills in management and marketing are also required in other areas such as Charity, Social Work and Local Government, while knowledge of business is also important for Consultancy, certain teaching jobs and for Financial Journalists.
What careers are directly related?
What careers are directly related?
Chartered Accountant - As a chartered accountant you'll give advice, audit accounts and provide trustworthy information about financial records. This might involve financial reporting, taxation, auditing, forensic accounting, corporate finance, business recovery and insolvency, or accounting systems and processes.
Business Development Manager - As a business development manager you'll be concerned with improving and growing a business, by fostering and developing relationships with customers, suppliers and other partners. You may work to improve profitability through careful strategic planning and positioning in the appropriate markets, or to enhance the operation of the business, position or reputation in some way.
Management Consultant - Management consultants help organisations to solve issues, create value, maximise growth and improve business performance. They use their business skills to provide objective advice and expertise, and help an organisation to develop any specialist skills that it may be lacking.
Financial Analyst - as an analyst you will assess the strengths and weaknesses of businesses and analyse trends in various industries to evaluate companies, industries, and associated investments for clients or their parent company. This involves interpreting financial statements, calculating ratios and writing reports with recommendations for investments and the allocation of corporate resources.
Social Media Manager - Social media managers coordinate their employer's presence on sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr
Data Analyst - Data analysts are in high demand across all sectors, such as finance, consulting, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, government and education.
Forensic Accountant - As a forensic accountant, you'll utilise your accountancy skills to investigate financial discrepancies and inaccuracies such as fraudulent activity, financial misrepresentation or misconduct and disputes.
Insurance Underwriter - As an insurance underwriter you'll decide if applications for insurance cover should be accepted and what the terms and conditions of that acceptance are if so.
Policy Officer - Policy officers work in a variety of departments and roles, such as planning council services in a policy section, or delivering services in a department such as education or housing.
Project Manager - As a project manager, you'll need to track work to be completed, set deadlines and delegate tasks to your project team, identifying any potential risks.
Stockbroker - Stockbrokers are individuals who buy and sell stocks and other securities for retail and institutional clients, through a stock exchange or over the counter, in return for a fee or commission.
Actuary - Actuaries are experts in risk management. They use their mathematical skills to measure the probability and risk of future events and to predict their financial impact on a business and their clients.
Apprenticeship / Internship
Apprenticeship / Internship
There is a growing portfolio of higher and degree apprenticeships developed by employers.
Apprenticeships are available at several levels:
Level 3 = A Level equivalent
Level 5 = Foundation Degree equivalent
Level 7 = Degree equivalent
Accountancy - KPMG/EY
Foundation Level (Year One): Once you join the programme you will normally complete two placements in different business areas. The exact rotations vary between offices, determined by the availability of roles within each region. You’ll also complete the AAT Level Three Qualification.
Business Administration
As an intermediate or advanced apprentice, it’s likely that you’ll be working with a team to handle various tasks. You may be typing up board meeting documents, putting financial information together in spreadsheets, sending the daily post, negotiating with customers, managing projects or coordinating events. Business administration is about handling the day-to-day tasks in an office and making sure things run smoothly. They organise people and resources, and among their ilk are executive assistants, secretaries, office supervisors, administration assistants, data entry clerks and office juniors. Administration roles are also an excellent starting point to move into management. The higher apprenticeship caters for management roles.
Human resources
Working in human resources involves engaging with a range of people, dealing with challenging situations and issues as they arise. You'll need a motivational attitude, approachability and a good understanding of workplace policies and culture.
Logistics - Higher Degree Apprenticeship
BA (Hons) Professional Practice in Management as part of the Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship.
Undergraduate Degrees
Undergraduate Degrees
BA (hons) Business Studies
BA (hons) Business and Marketing Studies
BA (hons) Business Management
BSc (hons) Accounting and Finance/Business and Management
BSc (hons) Business and Human Resource Management
BA (hons) Fashion Business
BA (hons) Creative Events Management
BSc (hons) Accounting and Finance
BSc (hons) Banking and Finance
BSc (hons) Marketing
BA (hons) Fashion Marketing
BSc (hons) Advertising and Marketing Communications
Studying business gives you a versatile set of skills that you can take into a wide range of different careers.
Studying business gives you a versatile set of skills that you can take into a wide range of different careers.
Self-management.
Teamwork.
Business and customer awareness.
Problem solving.
Communication and literacy.
Application of numeracy.
Application of information technology.
Entrepreneurship.
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