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WHAT CAN I DO WITH MY DEGREE IN BUSINESS STUDIES?

• SKILLS DEVELOPED STUDYING BUSINESS STUDIES
• JOBS WHERE A BUSINESS STUDIES DEGREE MAY BE USEFUL
• EXAMPLES OF ORGANISATIONS EMPLOYING BUSINESS STUDIES GRADUATES
• EXAMPLES OF WORK AND FURTHER STUDY OF ASSOCIATE COLLEGE BUSINESS STUDIES STUDENTS
• HOW DO I GET A JOB?
• BUSINESS STUDIES LINKS - useful websites

SKILLS DEVELOPED STUDYING BUSINESS STUDIES

Here are some examples of the transferable skills developed as a result of studying Business Studies. They are not limited to your academic study and can be applied to other contexts. Employers' job vacancy details often refer to them when they advertise the positions available. They can also be used on the skills sections of your CV to demonstrate the broad range of qualities you have to offer.

• analysing and selecting information
• communicating effectively
• project work in groups - teamwork
• understanding and interpreting numerical data - numeracy
• problem solving
• computer literacy
• meeting deadlines
• organising your time
• writing reports

JOBS WHERE A BUSINESS STUDIES DEGREE MAY BE USEFUL

Here are some examples of jobs where a Business Studies degree may be useful. You can research more information about these occupations by looking at the AGCAS Sector Briefings and Occupational Profiles available from your Careers Adviser or by visiting the Prospect website: www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Occupations   

• Accountant
• Advertising Account Executive
• Banker, Retail/Investment/Commercial
• Building Society Manager
• Buyer, Industrial/Retail
• Company Secretary
• Commodity/Futures Broker
• Distribution/Logistics Manager
• Insurance Underwriter
• Management Consultant
• Marketing Executive
• Market Research Executive
• Human Resources Manager
• Public Relations Account Executive
• Recruitment Consultant
• Retail Manager
• Sales Executive
• Stockbroker
• Systems Analyst/IT Consultant

You can find a list of all the main jobs open to graduates of any subject by clicking here

EXAMPLES OF ORGANISATIONS EMPLOYING BUSINESS STUDIES GRADUATES

Here are some examples of employing organisations who may value either the subject knowledge or transferable skills Business Studies graduates have to offer:

• industrial & commercial organisations
• the finance sector
• the public sector: government & local authorities
• major recruiters offering graduate training schemes
• small businesses
• self-employment may also provide an opportunity for graduates

EMPLOYMENT & FURTHER STUDY OF ASSOCIATE COLLEGE BUSINESS STUDIES GRADUATES

There follows a summary of the employment and further study which Associate College Business Studies students (including combined courses) obtained.

• Curriculum Leader – Canterbury College
• Administrator – London Fancy Box
• Senior Sales Assistant – Travis Perkins
• Call Centre Assistant – MM Group
• Administration – South Eastern Trains
• BA in Business – Marketing Management
• BA in Business – HR
• BBA Business Administration
• Quality Assurance Adviser – Saga
• Administrator – Amdell
• Merchandising Assistant – Karen Millen Ltd
• Cashier – William Hill
• Payroll Clerk – Brake Bros
• Graduate Training Scheme – Prison Service
• Housing Officer – Dover City Council
• BA in Business – HR
• BA in Business – Marketing Management
• BA Social Policy
• Management - Matalan
• Customer Services - Institute of Financial Services
• HR Assistant - Capita
• Customer Services Adviser - Nat West Bank
• Sales Assistant - Comet
• Accounts/Administration - HMD Controls
• Administration - Procter and Gamble
• Payroll Clerk - Brake Brothers
• Housing Officer - Dover County Council
• Graduate Training Scheme - Prison Service
• Recruitment Consultant - About People
• Progression on to BA in Business top up degree at Canterbury College
• BA in Retail - University of Bournemouth
• BA in Business - University of Middlesex
• BA in Business - University of Central England
• BA in Business - University of Portsmouth

HOW DO I GET A JOB?

• Remember to check our Regular Vacancy Lists
• Remember to check our Working in Kent pages
• Self employment and Work in Small Businesses www.kent.ac.uk/careers/selfemployment.htm

GRADUATE DIRECTORIES

• Prospects Web www.prospects.ac.uk

BUSINESS STUDIES LINKS - Useful Websites

• Remember to check our Links to Careers Websites
• Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development Kompass Business Directory 
• Reed Business Directory

Last fully updated 2012

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