Equine Business Management (Top-up Level 6)

Hartpury University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 1 Year Business and management studiesEvents managementAgriculture and related sciences

About this course

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.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2431 Management consultants and business analysts
1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
2432 Marketing and commercial managers
1139 Functional managers and directors
7220 Customer service supervisors

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Gloucester
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies, Events management, Agriculture and related sciences