Business and Management with Year Abroad
University of Reading
UCAS Code: N102 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Reading
UCAS Code: N102 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Extended Project
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths B (or 5), English Language or English Literature B (or 5). GCSE Physics or IT B (5) is acceptable in lieu of GCSE Maths.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Scottish Higher
T Level
Minimum grade C in the Core Component.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
The Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the grade achieved.
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About this course
Gain the skills and knowledge to succeed in the rapidly changing world of business – and broaden your skills and experience by studying overseas – with our BSc Business and Management with Study Year Abroad degree.
This flexible, four-year course, taught by experts from Henley Business School, equips you with the fundamental skills of business – from theory and practice to their real-world applications. You’ll enrich this learning and broaden your life experience with an integrated Study Year Abroad.
Study the core disciplines that underpin business – including economics, psychology and sociology – and explore theories and concepts such as:
- international strategy
- marketing
- organisational behaviour
- operations
- entrepreneurship
- data analytics
- human resource management
- accounting.
You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and self-guided study. This will provide the opportunity to discuss subject materials in an in-depth way with your lecturers and fellow students.
Throughout your studies, you will:
- explore the interdisciplinary nature of business
- apply the skills and knowledge you learn to current business problems
- study the emerging challenges facing global markets.
Choose BSc Business and Management with Study Year Abroad at Henley Business School
- Ranked 16th for Business and Management in the Guardian University Guide, 2024.
- Triple-accredited status from the UK, European and US accrediting bodies (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB).
In your third year, you’ll have the opportunity to continue your studies at one of our overseas partner universities.
We’ll help you decide where to go and for how long, guide you through the application process, and support you when you’re abroad.
For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/business-and-management-accounting-and-finance-ug/bsc-business-and-management-with-study-year-abroad
Modules
Modules may include:
- Management Debates: ways of thinking about business
- Business in Practice: Markets, Marketing and Management
- Building competitive advantage: Business Strategy and Operations
- Managing Work and People: Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Management
- Developing Personal Leadership.
*Please note that all modules are subject to change. Check our website for more details about the course structure.
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