BSc (Hons) International Equine and Agricultural Business Management

• Bachelor

  Degree

• English

  Language of instructions

• 3 years

  Years of study

• Full-time

  Study mode

• United Kingdom, Cirencester

  Location

This well-established degree provides a thorough grounding in agriculture, agricultural economics, equine production systems, science, marketing, and finance and business management. Our course will see you delve into the changing dynamics of the UK horse industry, as well as international equine business, covering north-west Europe, the USA, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia. Work experience You will have the chance to learn from and meet internationally-acclaimed visiting speakers, while a 20-week work placement in your second year will give you further avenues to expand your industry insight and networks. This is a vital opportunity that could propel your employment chances after graduation as you can tailor your placement to your future aspirations. Should you wish, you can complete a full year in employment between your second and third year. It’s no wonder that RAU graduates have secured work in the UK and internationally upon graduating. The typical modules for this course are: Year one • 1005 Livestock Science • 1007 Soil and Environmental Science • 1010 Equine Industry 1 • 10xx Equine Industry 2 • 1033 Business Finance • 1054 Introduction to Food Production • 1235 British Bloodstock Production • 1248 Equine Bioveterinary Science 1 Year two • 2014 Equine Law • 2019 Farm Enterprise Management • 2036 Work Placement Incorporating Personal Development Planning • 2069 Rural Business Enterprise • 2166 Equine Business Finance and Taxation • 2231 International Agri-Business Marketing • 2252 Equine Research and Ethics Plus a choice of ONE elective selected from: • 2253 Equine Bioveterinary Science 2 • 2254 Equine Nutrition and Training Year three • 3002 Equine Developments • 3003 International Equine Industry • 3006 Emerging Agricultural Issues • 3015E Honours Research Project • 3036 Advanced Equine Business Management • 3079 Practical Skills for Business Managers Plus a choice of TWO electives selected from: • 3008 Advanced Livestock Production • 3009 Agricultural and Equine Journalism • 3011 Rural Business Diversification • 3020 Advanced Crop Production • 3034 Marketing Communications • 3058 Equine Behaviour and Welfare • 3059E Equine Genetics • 3078 Equine Performance Nutrition • 3081 Consumer Behaviour • 3200 Equine Health • 3206 Equine Breeding Management