<p paraeid="{5100a310-4f8a-4402-acda-144f765427b6}{213}" paraid="1005740865">Often described as a versatile discipline, studying business will teach you in-demand skills that can be applied to almost any industry. </p>
<p paraeid="{5100a310-4f8a-4402-acda-144f765427b6}{223}" paraid="1477216372">Whether you want to start your own company or use your analytical skills to make smart investment decisions, a business degree can provide you with the foundation to pursue your career aspirations. </p>
<p paraeid="{5100a310-4f8a-4402-acda-144f765427b6}{253}" paraid="502717056">As one of the most popular subjects offered at higher education institutions, it’s unsurprising that there are many different types of business degrees you can choose – but which one is right for you? </p>
<p paraeid="{599bbc75-7ab7-4e69-aa22-3af9e7a60935}{16}" paraid="778142483">Consider using the <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/university-subject-rankings/2023/business-management-studies" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023</a> to compare top institutions based on their ranking indicators. If you want to study business at master’s level, the <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/business-masters-rankings/2023?qs_qp=topnav" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">QS Business Master’s Rankings 2023</a> provides a comprehensive list of the best business schools to study a specialised master’s programme. </p>
<p paraeid="{599bbc75-7ab7-4e69-aa22-3af9e7a60935}{44}" paraid="33888491">To help you decide, here are six types of business degrees. </p>
Accounting
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<p paraeid="{599bbc75-7ab7-4e69-aa22-3af9e7a60935}{69}" paraid="288086988">Ideal if you enjoy working with numbers and data </p>
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<p paraeid="{599bbc75-7ab7-4e69-aa22-3af9e7a60935}{77}" paraid="447341147">Requires an ability to analyse information carefully and be detail-oriented </p>
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<p paraeid="{599bbc75-7ab7-4e69-aa22-3af9e7a60935}{87}" paraid="544975">Communication skills also essential as your work must be understood clearly by others </p>
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</ul><p paraeid="{599bbc75-7ab7-4e69-aa22-3af9e7a60935}{95}" paraid="1782313821">If you enjoy crunching numbers, accounting could be the right business degree for you. </p>
<p paraeid="{599bbc75-7ab7-4e69-aa22-3af9e7a60935}{109}" paraid="1828834874">However, it’s not just number crunching on your own all day - accountants also need solid communication and critical thinking skills to talk about what the numbers mean and suggest areas of improvement in the business. </p>
<p paraeid="{599bbc75-7ab7-4e69-aa22-3af9e7a60935}{125}" paraid="83962628">Earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting is one way to become a certified chartered accountant. Examples of modules you may study include principles of taxation, financial reporting and microeconomics. </p>
<p paraeid="{599bbc75-7ab7-4e69-aa22-3af9e7a60935}{141}" paraid="1735994604">Once you’ve graduated you can choose to specialise in roles that interest you such as bookkeeping, taxes, payroll services or you can start your own accounting business once you’ve gained enough experience. </p>
Business management/administration
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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4dae1620-c999-4480-88ea-076ce3bec967}{224}" paraid="909383179" xml:lang="EN-US">Less narrow in focus, more general curriculum </p>
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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4dae1620-c999-4480-88ea-076ce3bec967}{39}" paraid="321871535" xml:lang="EN-US">Looks at all areas of business operations rather than one specific area </p>
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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f6de0591-2098-46b7-a8e2-3e700bf130e4}{33}" paraid="1772223275" xml:lang="EN-US">Suitable for students seeking flexibility or unsure on their specialisation </p>
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</ul><p paraeid="{599bbc75-7ab7-4e69-aa22-3af9e7a60935}{160}" paraid="1674095650">Rather than focusing on one particular area of business such as accounting or finance, studying business management will cover all fundamentals of how businesses operate. </p>
<p paraeid="{599bbc75-7ab7-4e69-aa22-3af9e7a60935}{187}" paraid="1885700945">For example, at <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/london-business-school" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">London Business School</a> (ranked <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/business-masters-rankings/management/2023" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">third for management</a> in the <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/business-masters-rankings/2023?qs_qp=topnav" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">QS Business Master’s ranking</a>), the <a href="https://www.london.edu/masters-degrees/masters-in-management" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">master’s in management</a> includes core modules in data analytics for management, the global macroeconomy, financial accounting, and many more. </p>
<p paraeid="{599bbc75-7ab7-4e69-aa22-3af9e7a60935}{217}" paraid="753552808">If you’re not entirely sure on what you want to specialise in or simply prefer a broader curriculum, business management is one of the most flexible degrees on this list. </p>
<p paraeid="{599bbc75-7ab7-4e69-aa22-3af9e7a60935}{229}" paraid="35739041">Some schools allow you to tailor the degree to suit your interests so it’s worth considering if you want to have more control over your learning. </p>



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