Studying Business
What skills will I learn from studying Business?
As a Professional, you will need a set of transferable skills to ensure your success. The skills and knowledge that you gain from your Business programme will give you an excellent foundation for many careers. These skills include:
• Critical and creative thinking. • Research and analysis. • Communication. • Personal development.
Critical and creative thinking
During your studies you will develop thinking skills and an enquiring mind. You will:
• Analyse problems and evaluate solutions. • Use your judgment and make decisions. • Engage in reflective and creative thinking.
Research and analysis
You will be capable of recognising when information is needed and will have the capacity to locate, evaluate and use this information effectively through the use of: • Analytical and search skills. • Business models and frameworks. • Data analysis. • Information technologies.
Communication skills
All employers want people who are able to communicate knowledge, ideas, recommendations and decisions effectively. You will: • Develop sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to make professional presentations. • Develop coherent and justified arguments. • Strengthen interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work in teams. • Learn to effectively consult and negotiate. • Use contemporary communication technologies effectively.
Personal development You will possess an understanding of values and attitudes consistent with your role as a citizen and member of your professional community. You will have the capacity: • To identify and deal with ethical issues. • To interact effectively with and show sensitivity towards others. • To exercise leadership in local, national, global and professional communities. • To adapt to uncertainty, complexity, and
As a Professional, you will need a set of transferable skills to ensure your success. The skills and knowledge that you gain from your Business programme will give you an excellent foundation for many careers. These skills include:
• Critical and creative thinking. • Research and analysis. • Communication. • Personal development.
Critical and creative thinking
During your studies you will develop thinking skills and an enquiring mind. You will:
• Analyse problems and evaluate solutions. • Use your judgment and make decisions. • Engage in reflective and creative thinking.
Research and analysis
You will be capable of recognising when information is needed and will have the capacity to locate, evaluate and use this information effectively through the use of: • Analytical and search skills. • Business models and frameworks. • Data analysis. • Information technologies.
Communication skills
All employers want people who are able to communicate knowledge, ideas, recommendations and decisions effectively. You will: • Develop sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to make professional presentations. • Develop coherent and justified arguments. • Strengthen interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work in teams. • Learn to effectively consult and negotiate. • Use contemporary communication technologies effectively.
Personal development You will possess an understanding of values and attitudes consistent with your role as a citizen and member of your professional community. You will have the capacity: • To identify and deal with ethical issues. • To interact effectively with and show sensitivity towards others. • To exercise leadership in local, national, global and professional communities. • To adapt to uncertainty, complexity, and