Equine Business Management (Top-up Level 6)

If you want to develop business skills and pursue your equine passion while gaining real-world commercial experience, then this is the ideal course for you. You’ll be able to tailor your studies to suit your individual career goals and apply your skills practically.

Compulsory modules will equip you with the skills to succeed in a commercial equine environment, covering core business subjects including finance, management, Public Relations, media and marketing. A comprehensive range of optional modules will allow you to apply your acquired knowledge and skills to positively influence the areas of the equine industry you’re most passionate about.

You could focus on horse performance, equine nutrition or take an active role in the planning and organisation of successful events and competitions. Alternatively, you might choose to delve deeper into business through accounting and commercial decision-making, or explore the vibrant equine sport and hospitality sector.

Whatever route you choose, you’ll be able to apply the key principles of successful business on a campus brimming with commercial opportunities. Alongside your studies you’ll have the opportunity to experience a behind-the-scenes taste of equine business. Students gain experience at our regular international and national equine competitions and events, as well as in our commercial equine therapy and rider performance centres.

Our modules are developed regularly to reflect student and industry demands, ensuring you’re well prepared to enter skilled employment on graduation. The majority of courses are comprised of both compulsory and optional modules, the latter of which you'll be able to choose from to suit your interests and career goals. Most courses also include work placement learning, to help you gain essential experience for your future. Compulsory and optional modules include: Undergraduate Dissertation, Investigative Skills for the Successful Undergraduate and Applied Research Project, Creating Equestrian Content for Media Platforms, Sustainability and Global Responsibility within the Equestrian Sector, Sales, Negotiation and Customer Service, Equine Nutrition for Performance, Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation, People, Leadership and Change, Sports Sponsorship and Brand Development, Strategic Management, Volunteering within the Equine Charity Sector. Optional modules change each year - you can attend introductory sessions before deciding which ones to study. For more information, please visit our website.