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Equine Business Management [with Foundation Year] at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS

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Course summary

Turn your passion for horses into a successful business career by gaining the essential skills needed to thrive in this commercial world. At ARU Writtle, you’ll develop essential skills in management, leadership, marketing, event planning and sustainable business practices. While your studies will be grounded in the equine sector, the knowledge and experience you’ll gain on this course are designed to be very transferable, opening doors to careers not only in equine business and consultancy but also to the wider business world. In addition, our optional modules enable you to tailor your degree to the areas you're most passionate about, giving you the flexibility to shape your learning around your career goals. Why ARU? Develop essential business skills with specialist equine industry knowledge Learn key professional skills in leadership, project management and research Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; developed with employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving Gain hands-on experience applying business skills in real-world equine settings while developing your career plan and employability skills Build professional networks by collaborating with industry partners on a range of business-focused projects Join our Equine Academy for elite coaching and bring your horse to university with our DIY livery packages

Modules

Year 1: Academic and Personal Management Skills (20 credits) Biological Concepts (Introduction to Laboratory Skills) (20 credits) Maths for IT and Science (15 credits) Chemistry for Life Sciences (15 credits) Independent (Themed) Project (20 credits) Applied Industry Techniques (30 credits) Year 2: Fundamentals of the Equine Industry Foundations of Equine Science Scientific Approaches to Equine Husbandry and Welfare Integrated Project and Business Management Year 3: Professional Business Project Ruskin Module Research Methods Commercial Influence on Equine Performance Sustainable Approaches to Equestrian Enterprise  Financial Management Business Innovation Developing Professional Practice Horse and Rider Development Veterinary Interventions and Diagnostics Year 4: Major Project Strategic Business Leadership Commercial and Digital Marketing Ethical and Sustainable Approaches to Equine Welfare International Intercultural Management The Reflective and Empathetic Entrepreneur Employment Law and Relations Performance Analysis and Advancement Developments in Veterinary Science

Assessment method

You’ll also explore the commercial, ethical and sustainable challenges in equine performance, training, health and management, while developing transferable skills in leadership, strategic business and digital marketing. Your final-year major research project will showcase your expertise and readiness for a career in the equine world or wider business landscape. As part of the Equine Business Management course, students have the opportunity to design and develop innovative horse bags, combining creativity with practical business, marketing, and product development skills.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
D428
Institution code:
A60
Campus name:
Writtle Campus
Campus code:
W

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Equine Business Management [with Foundation Year] at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS