1. John Hillard Pro-Dean for Student Education
Which Business degree?
John Hillard Pro-Dean for Student Education

2. Overview Which programmes are available? Skills gained at University
Programme distinctiveness at Leeds
Career Pathways
Summary

3. Our programmes The main areas of programmes are around: Accounting
Management
Economics
International Business
Human resource management

4. Transferable skills at University
Critical Thinking
Analytical skills
Research Methods
Time Management
Project Management
Advanced IT skills
Presentation Skills
Group / Team working

5. Accountancy
What is it?
Accounting and Finance, the flexible business degree to take your lifelong ambitions forward, whether in business, finance or academia. 
Why Accounting at Leeds
Leeds is the leading UK centre for financial and professional services outside London (placements)
Huge range of elective choices to complement your degree
Impressive set of exemptions to progress career
For a new graduate in Accounting and Finance to compete effectively in a crowded market they need be able to demonstrate two things. Firstly, the advanced technical and highly developed academic skills associated with a world class research-led institution. Secondly, and critically, they need to show that they have the high-level communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
that leading employers demand. To deliver the former, we draw on our extensive research expertise and work closely with
employers and the main professional accounting bodies such as ACCA, ICAEW and CIMA to ensure that teaching on our programmes is fresh and relevant to current thinking in the workplace. To deliver the latter, we give our students the opportunity to systematically develop and demonstrate their employability skills.
(taken from brochure)

6. Career Pathways Career Pathways
Predominantly Finance related careers 61% (Accountancy contracts, Banking, Auditors, Financial Advisors etc)
Other Business sectors 39%

7. What is Management?
Base Disciplines e.g. Economics, Maths, Engineering
Outputs e.g. Sustainability, Low Carbon Futures and Social Responsibility
Business Functions e.g. HRM, Marketing, Business Operations
Management is a dynamic topic and a field of study which is constantly developing. It draws on a wide range of base disciplines, including economics, engineering, mathematics, accounting, and law. It addresses business functions including strategy development, human resource management, marketing, business operations and information management. All of these disciplines and functions are constantly developing and our courses need to develop to keep pace with change in the business world and in the environment we live in. Perhaps an obvious example is the need for businesses to address the issues of sustainability, low carbon futures, and social responsibility.
Don’t forget the full extent of combinations with Management i.e. Marketing / Economics and Management + JH.

8. Why Management at Leeds
Newly designed to incorporate current Management processes such as sustainability and social responsibility to keep pace with a constantly changing landscape and our environment Opportunity to study alongside a range of other subjects such as Marketing, Geography etc Huge range of elective modules to widen knowledge.

9. Career Prospects (Management)
Accounting
Huge range of careers
Marketing & Sales
@Leeds (one-third go into accounting, one-third marketing & sales, and one-third, everything else (see below)
Jobs directly related to your degree
Management consultant  
Systems analyst 
Chartered accountant
Chartered management accountant
Insurance underwriter
Logistics and distribution manager
Corporate financier
Jobs indirectly related to your degree
Marketing executive
Human resources officer
Advertising account executive
Retail merchandiser
Banker
Sales executive

10. Economics
What is it?
Economics “…is the study of how people make choices under conditions of scarcity and of the results of those choices for society” (Frank & Bernanke, 2001, p. 4).
Micro: Study of choices made by individuals and firms.
Macro: Study of aggregate outcomes of these choices

11. Why Economics at Leeds? Wide choice of Economics degrees
Flexible course structure
Diverse perspective
Successful graduates
Employability strong
We offer a choice of Single Honours Economics degrees
A reasonably flexible structure that can accommodate changes in the student’s interest.
A relatively diverse perspective on economic problems.
Successful graduation rates:
66 per cent achieve a 2.1 degree or higher;
95 percent achieve a 2.2 degree or higher.
Good employment and further study record of recent graduates.
Range of Programmes include:
Economics & Management
Economics & Finance
Business Economics
Economics with Transport
Economics & Geography

12. Typical Economic pathways
Careers in Economics
Economist
Agricultural Economist
Industrial Economist
Finance

13. Alternative careers in Economics
Economics degree
Credit Analyst
Chartered Accountant
Statistician
Civil Service Fast track
Most graduate schemes
Sales & Advertising
Public Sector

14. Why International Business?
Most organisations have international operations, or are affected by them
You are likely to have to deal with foreign companies in business
International knowledge give you a competitive advantage
Gain an in-depth understanding and knowledge of techniques, processes and innovations outside of the UK
International business can be more complicated so opportunities are greater
It’s interesting and fun!
Many organizations have international operations or are affected by the global economy, even smaller firms (thanks to the Internet, for example)
It is highly likely that your future career will involve dealing with foreign companies (e.g. as suppliers or customers) as well as managers and people from other countries to your own
Increasingly, international experience and knowledge (not to mention language skills) are key to competing in the job market
Studying international business will help you to understand the latest management techniques, business processes and innovations, many of which are being developed outside of your own country
International business raises many more complicating issues than simple domestic business, so the learning opportunities are that much greater
It’s interesting and fun...!

15. Distinctiveness
CIBUL: the Centre for International Business at the University of Leeds
International standing
Regularly identified as one of the world’s leading centres of IB research e.g. International Business Review (August 2006)
Students benefit from teaching by experts – our research informs our teaching
Opportunity to study alongside Economics or Finance
Wide range of elective modules e.g. Language study

16. Career Pathways International Business
Export Management
International Marketing
International Economic policy and analysis
International Business Finance
International Trade
As this is a new programme, we do not have any graduate destinations but …..
These programmes are designed to prepare you for specialist roles in, for example, export management,
international marketing, international economic policy and analysis, international trade, and international business finance.

17. Human Resource Management
What is it?
It is the effective management of the ‘people factor’ in organisations – our approach is to give students a strong academic grounding, and develop their critical thinking skills.
Focuses in-depth on the human dimension to work organisations. There is less emphasis on the more quantitative subjects
covered within the BSc Management but increased qualitative content that offers a more grounded approach to understanding
people at work. The programme combines numerous subjects such as economics, politics, psychology and sociology, with a significant international focus.

18. Why HRM at Leeds
CIPD accreditation Genuinely research led International focus Specialist modules such as Employment Law, Diversity/Equality, Strategic HRM Lower Maths requirement HRM combines general Management grounding

19. Career Pathways Recruitment Consultant Non-HR graduate schemes
HR Consultant
Graduate Trainee
Talent Advisor
HR Officer
Non-HR graduate schemes

20. Range of diversity We offer a range of programmes
Visit the subject talks today to gain a greater understanding of what is involved in each subject
There are more ways than one to reach your goal
Think about what you enjoy
Don’t be afraid to try something new if it interests you

21. Career Pathways Where do you want to be in 5, 10, 15 years?
Have a Plan A and a Plan B, C, D and E!
Most Business degrees will get you where you want to be eventually
E.g. an Economics degree will stand you in good stead for obtaining an Accountancy qualification
Accounting & Finance students have gone onto become Business Advisors, Auditors, Finance Directors
Employers are looking for transferable skills

22. Any Questions?