BSc in Business With Year Abroad

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Exeter

Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) Business with year abroad at the University of Exeter provides a comprehensive understanding of core business disciplines, preparing students for diverse roles in the global business environment. The program is ideal for individuals seeking to develop a broad skill set in business management, strategy, and operations.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: In the first year, students engage with foundational modules such as Business and Society, Business Practice and Analysis, and Operations Management: A Sustainable Perspective. These courses introduce key business concepts, analytical techniques, and the importance of sustainability in business operations.

Year 2: The second year delves deeper into business functions with modules like Marketing in a Digital Age, Understanding Work and Organisations, and Accounting. Students enhance their understanding of digital marketing strategies, organizational behavior, and financial management.

Year 3: The 'With Year Abroad' (WYA) pathway is a four-year degree programme where students spend their third year at one of the university's 60+ international partner institutions. Participants may also combine a semester of study abroad with a semester of a self-secured international work placement. Students return to the university for their final year of study.

Year 4 : In the final year, students have the opportunity to specialize and apply their knowledge through various optional modules and a capstone project. This year emphasizes strategic thinking, leadership, and the integration of business concepts in real-world scenarios.

Focus areas: "Business strategy, operations, marketing, sustainability, organizational behavior"
Learning outcomes: "Develop analytical and strategic thinking, understand organizational dynamics, apply marketing and financial principles"
Professional alignment: Designed to meet industry standards, preparing graduates for roles in various business sectors.
Reputation: The University of Exeter Business School is recognized for its strong academic programs and employability outcomes.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

This programme focuses on applying data-driven decision-making to core business functions using the University's specialist facilities. You will develop practical analytics skills through hands-on work with industry-standard software and real-world business datasets. This applied approach is delivered through:

Specialist Business Analytics Facilities: Access to Kent Business School's Bloomberg Terminal Suite and the Trading Room, equipped with professional data analysis and financial modelling software.
Industry-Standard Software: Practical work with analytics programming languages like Python and R, plus business intelligence tools such as Tableau and statistical packages.
Substantial Final Year Project: A major research project where you apply business analytics techniques to a substantial organisational challenge, from data collection to strategic recommendations.
Practical Case-Based Learning: Group projects using real business scenarios that simulate corporate analytics tasks and decision-making processes

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the University of Exeter's BSc (Hons) Business degree develop well-rounded skills preparing them for diverse roles such as Business Analyst, Marketing Manager, Management Consultant, and Project Manager. The program's emphasis on sustainable and ethical business equips students to drive positive change in global markets:

Exeter’s Business School Career Zone provides personalized career coaching, extensive employer networking events, and support for securing internships and placements, including opportunities via the highly regarded SETsquared Exeter incubator.
Employment outcomes are excellent, with 92% of graduates entering employment or further study within 15 months, and competitive starting salaries reflective of the university’s top UK rankings.
The course benefits from strong business connections with companies spanning e-commerce, finance, marketing, and consultancy sectors.
The Business School holds triple accreditation (AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS), ensuring long-term recognition and industry relevance.
Graduates achieve success in leadership, consultancy, and professional roles in private, public, and third sectors.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can pursue postgraduate study in MSc Business Analytics, MSc Management, MBA, or related fields at Exeter or other top universities. Professional certifications in project management, business analysis, or data analytics offer pathways for career advancement.