Business and Management
A Business & Management Studies degree is concerned with the way in which a company or organisation operates and functions
This can include the financial, administrative and marketing sides of a business.
You should study a Business & Management Studies degree if you want to gain a deep understanding of how organisations function as one unified force of business.
Digging deeper into subject interests can help you in a number of ways:
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Confirm whether this is (or isn't) something you would be interested in enough to want to study it at university either as the focus of your degree or a minor/elective
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Give you some inspiration to use when creating your questions and topics for IA's (coursework) and your Extended Essay
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Provide you with content for your university application writing in the future, enabling you to reflect on the things you've been doing to explore your interests in a way that is academically relevant to the course or institution you are applying for.
Useful Resources
FutureLearn | Online Course | FutureLearn is a free online platform where universities from around the globe host FREE online courses you can undertake in your areas of interest. Browse courses by categories or use the search bar to find courses relevant to your interests | Click Here > | |
Online Skill Development and Networking programme from Globe Business College Munich | Online Course | Globe Business College Munich runs an invitational programme for students in the final two years of school. It is designed to show you how you can prepare yourself for your business career, build your own network, and identify the areas of personal growth where you would like to focus your energy. | Register Here > | |
On-line on-demand Work Experience Courses | Online Course | Work Experience | Scroll down on the weblink to find a range of internship courses across a range of subjects but all with a link to Operation Wallacea's key missions around biodiversity and conservation. | Click Here > | |
Bloomberg | Podcast | Bloomberg have a range of podcasts on a variety of topics from coverage of the stock markets to the pay gap and the reason for mistrust in vaccines. On most the latest episode is free to listen to, but there is also a subscription option. | Click Here > | |
PWC: The A - Z of tech podcast series | Podcast | Welcome to the A to Z of Tech podcast series. A is for Artificial Intelligence, B is for Blockchain, C is for Cyber Security. Follow our journey through an alphabet of technology trends with PwC's technologists and special guests. | Click here > | |
The APM Podcast | Podcast | The APM Podcast covers discussions and insights on the latest project management topics | Click Here > | |
ExeTalks | Video | Recorded Lecture | ExeTalks are a chance to discover some of the fascinating research undertaken at the University of Exeter. | Click Here | |
APM You Tube | Videos | The Association for Project Management's You Tube Channel has some great content to help you understand the field of Project Management | Click Here > | |
Investopedia | Website | Investopedia is a financial education website. They offer a stock market similar, news and views on a range of investment topics. They also offer an academy with online courses but there is a fee for these. | Click Here > | |
Project: You | Website | Discover more about what Project Management is as both a subject and a career area with this resource from the Association for Project Management | Click Here > | |
Springpod Virtual Work Experience | Work Experience | Virtual work experience Opportunities across a range of companies and sectors. Most of them are free. | Click Here > |