BSc (Hons) Equine Studies and Business Management
Course Aims
The horse industry has undergone rapid development in the last decade and a wide range of career opportunities exist for those who can offer a combination of relevant scientific, practical skills in areas such as equitation, breeding and stud management, youngstock production and marketing, whilst at the same time developing commercial awareness and business skills.
Within the second and third years of the course, students with the desire to manage an equestrian enterprise or run their own business, are able to develop a specialism in equine business management through the study of specified modules. The business management skills aquired are transferable to many other professions outside the immediate equine sector.
Within the second and third years of the course, students with the desire to manage an equestrian enterprise or run their own business, are able to develop a specialism in equine business management through the study of specified modules. The business management skills aquired are transferable to many other professions outside the immediate equine sector.
Course Content
This course combines the scientific, technical and commercial aspects of horse management with the development of practical equestrian skills and business awareness. The programme is offered on a modular basis allowing flexibility and choice in the subjects studied. Students study a broad range of subjects in year one, and can then choose to follow a named pathway of business management modules. These modules are enhanced by the College's extensive contacts within the equine industry, with visits to, and speakers from, external equine enterprises making an important contribution to student learning.
Special Features
This course will appeal to students wishing to manage an equestrian enterprise or run their own business. It combines vocational training with the development of business knowledge and commercial awareness.
Students are actively involved with the running of enterprises and events. The student experience is enhanced further by a comprehensive programme of external visits and guest speakers.
Students are actively involved with the running of enterprises and events. The student experience is enhanced further by a comprehensive programme of external visits and guest speakers.
Industrial Placements and International Exchanges
The College has extensive links with employers overseas. These links provide students with the opportunity for an optional industrial placement, should they wish to supplement their existing experience within the equine industry.
International exchanges are currently available with universities in the USA, Canada, Holland and Finland as part of this course.
International exchanges are currently available with universities in the USA, Canada, Holland and Finland as part of this course.
Career Prospects
- Marketing of Equine Products & Services
- Event Management
- Stud and Equine Enterprise Management
- Competition Management
- Equine Journalism
- Equine Administration
- Competition Horse Production
- Financial Management
- Human Resource Management
Related Learning Opportunities
The Equine Training and Development Centre is an approved British Horse Society (BHS) Examination Centre and the practical options of the programme are geared towards the BHS syllabus. Students wishing to achieve the BHS 'stages' can therefore do so at Writtle via the normal BHS entry system.
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Course Fees
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Honours: D323 / Ordinary: DNLF
Duration & Mode
3 years FT
UCAS Tariff Points
240
BTEC National Diploma & Certificate
MMP/DM
BTEC Extended Diploma
MMM 240
City & Guilds Extended Diploma
Merit 240
Irish Leaving Certificate
4 X B2 Higher
Scottish Highers
4 X B Higher
International Baccalaureate
24 points
Desirable Experience
Some practical experience with horses or riding
Postgraduate Qualifications
Students on this course will be given the opportunity to progress to a relevant Masters programme in the Postgraduate School.
