Business and Management with Year Abroad

Business and management is the systematic study of how organisations are created, led, and sustained, drawing on strategy, finance, marketing, human resources, and operations to understand why some organisations flourish and others do not. It is a discipline that combines analytical rigour with practical awareness, developing the capacity to think clearly about complex decisions in environments that are uncertain, competitive, and constantly changing. The management dimension adds the human dimension, exploring how organisations motivate people, build culture, and navigate the dynamics of teams and leadership.

At the University of Reading, this four-year full-time programme includes a year abroad, giving you the opportunity to study at a partner institution in another country and to experience business education and management culture in a different national context. Reading's business school has a strong research tradition and good industry connections, and the programme benefits from a curriculum that keeps close to the realities of contemporary organisational life. You will study core business disciplines including strategy, marketing, finance, human resource management, and operations management, developing analytical, communication, and decision-making skills that employers across many sectors value.

A typical entry tariff of 152 points reflects the competitive nature of the programme.

Graduates of business and management programmes are among the most widely employed graduates in the UK, moving into roles across marketing, human resources, operations, finance, and general management in organisations of every size and type. The year abroad is a significant professional advantage, demonstrating adaptability and international awareness that employers increasingly look for. Further study at master's level in business administration, management, marketing, or a specialist function is a well-trodden path for those who want to develop deeper expertise or move into more senior roles.

The degree is equally suited to those with entrepreneurial ambitions and those who plan careers within larger organisations.