Choosing what to study can be a daunting experience whether you are fresh from school or already working. You want the best for yourself and something that you will enjoy as well. There are a lot of specialised and technical fields, but the faculty of business or business schools always have an influx of applications. The great thing about business studies is that they are broad and cover so many industries. You can choose entrepreneurship or if you want to be employed you can end up working for big global corporations
Wales like most countries has a wide variety of business schools that are well respected and have an innovative and captivating syllabus. Sure they may not house any of the top five, but their current and former students can hold their own in the business world. There are many qualifications to choose from such as a BA in Business, accounting, and finance.
Cardiff Metropolitan University
The University offers nine business degrees in its prospectus which includes a 3-year or 4-year business information system degree. The university is currently ranked 93 in the CUG rankings and all its courses are accredited by the relevant business governing bodies. Their Business Management (Bsc) is very popular, it is certified by the (AACSB) and is the kind of qualification you need if you want to become a CEO or Director. With this qualification, you can work in any industry be it retail, the stock exchange, or an online casino to cite a few examples. They have a holistic approach to leadership and management that is constantly growing and adapting.
Times Higher Education 2022 ranked the university between 126-150 bands for its business courses worldwide. It has also been rated one of the more affordable Universities to enrol in. An undergraduate course costs an average $12,828 based on university residence for a student from the EU or UK.
Wrexham Glyndwr University
The university is currently ranked 127 in the complete university guide, the university was established in 1887 and named after Welsh scholar Owain Glyndwr. In addition to the undergraduate business courses they also offer a master’s in International Business and Data Analytics. Some of their alumni include Joe Hackney BSc (Hons) in Construction Management.
Swansea University
Swansea University also offers an excellent Business Management, BSc (Hons) programme at approximately $11,056.51. The course is 4 years full-time with a year abroad, and the time spent overseas gives students essential exposure to real-world business situations. The course is accredited by CMI and was featured in the UK Top 30 for Teaching Satisfaction. Swansea is considered one of the top Universities in Wales with top rankings having achieved a ranking of between 401 -500 in 2021. They have a competitive acceptance rate of over 80%.
The University of Bangor
The Bangor Business School is focused on making its students more employable, they provide opportunities for students to take part in internships. and workplace placements The university is ranked 884 in the Best Global Universities. They were placed in the top ten Guardian University Guide for accounting and finance. The Bangor Business School recently reached the semi-finals of the Universities Business Challenge.