Program Overview

BSc Business and Management with Study Year Abroad

The BSc Business and Management with Study Year Abroad degree is a flexible, four-year course taught by experts from Henley Business School. This program equips students with the fundamental skills of business, from theory and practice to their real-world applications. Students will enrich their learning and broaden their life experience with an integrated study year abroad.

Overview

Develop the skills and knowledge to succeed in the rapidly changing world of business, and broaden your skills and experience by studying overseas. This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business and management, including the core disciplines that underpin business, such as economics, psychology, and sociology.

Choose BSc Business and Management at Henley Business School

Henley Business School is among an elite group of business schools that hold triple-accredited status from the UK, European, and US accrediting bodies (AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB). The school is ranked 1st in the UK for Business studies in the Daily Mail University Guide, 2026, and 14th in the UK for 'Career after 15 months' in Business and Management in the University Guide, 2026.

Flexible Study Options

After the first year, students have the option to transfer to any of the specialist pathways:

• BSc Business and Management (Human Resources and Organisational Behaviour)
• BSc Business and Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
• BSc Business and Management (Data Analytics and Digital Business)
• BSc Business and Management (Marketing)
• BSc International Business and Management
• BSc International Business and Management with a Modern Language

Study Year Abroad

In the third year, students will have the opportunity to continue their studies at one of the overseas partner universities. The university will help students decide where to go and for how long, guide them through the application process, and support them when they are abroad.

Learning

Students will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and self-guided study. This will provide students with the opportunity to discuss subject materials in an in-depth way with their lecturers and fellow students. Students will study the core disciplines that underpin business, including economics, psychology, and sociology, and explore theories and concepts such as international strategy, marketing, organisational behaviour, operations, entrepreneurship, data analytics, human resource management, and accounting.

Entry Requirements

• A Level: ABB
• International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall, including 4 in Maths and English at standard level
• GCSE: Maths and English at grade B (5)
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5

Structure

The course is divided into four years, with compulsory and optional modules in each year. The compulsory modules include:

Year 1

• Management Debates: ways of thinking about business
• Business in Practice: Markets, Marketing and Management
• Business in Practice: Accounting for Managers
• Business in Practice: Data Analytics
• Developing Professional Excellence

Year 2

• Building competitive advantage: Business Strategy and Operations
• Managing Work and People: Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Management
• Social Responsibility in Action

Year 3 (Study Year Abroad)

• Developing Personal Leadership

Year 4

• Optional modules, including Advance Management Accounting, Optimising Marketing Performance, Cross Cultural Marketing, and more

Fees

• New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £9,790 (2026 entry)
• New international students: £25,850 (2026/27)
• Year abroad fees: 15% of the usual tuition fee for that year

Careers

The BSc Business and Management with Study Year Abroad degree will prepare students for a career in both the public and private sectors. The skills and knowledge acquired will be applicable to, and provide a route into, many areas, including accounting and professional services, banking and investment banking, consultancy, finance, human resources, IT, marketing, operations, and general management. Graduates have gone on to work at high-profile organisations, including Deloitte LLP, EY, IBM, Kimberly-Clark, Capgemini, Reed, and Vodafone.

Why Study Business and Management at Reading?

The University of Reading offers a unique learning experience, with a strong focus on employability and career development. Students will have access to dedicated careers support from Henley Careers, which can help plan their future, develop interview and application skills, and build confidence. The university is committed to creating a community of global sustainability leaders of the future, and students will have the opportunity to engage with climate and sustainability initiatives throughout their studies.