Business and its related subjects, such as finance, accounting, management, marketing and economics, are amongst the most popular fields of study at universities worldwide. Business graduates are in high demand worldwide, and because business touches on almost every aspect of modern human society, careers with a business degree are diverse and often highly paid.

The tourism sector also offers excellent employment opportunities globally, nationally and locally. The range of opportunities in tourism is extensive, ranging from event management and tour operators to cabin crew and tourism marketing.

The School of Business, Tourism and Management reflects these successful and dynamic sectors, with staff bringing a balance of academic excellence and industry expertise to ensure a stimulating and positive learning experience.

What will I do?

Those studying Business will be exposed to opportunities to meet with experts in various fields through workshops and visits, and will benefit from first-class links with local businesses, ensuring a deep understanding of how companies are managed and run.

Topic areas are diverse, with practical opportunities to develop and learn key skills in marketing, finance, human resources, global industry and economics, as well as fostering the aspirations of the modern entrepreneur.

Those interested in tourism will learn about this dynamic and ever-changing sector through a range of topic areas and have the chance to meet with various experts to identify the opportunities available when entering this exciting industry. Students consider both domestic and overseas travel and are instrumental in planning and supporting a range of tourism events and visits throughout their studies.

Career Opportunities

  • Accounting
  • Business administration
  • Cabin crew
  • Cruise ship roles
  • Event managing
  • Forensic accounting
  • Hotel management
  • Human resources
  • Marketing
  • Overseas repping
  • Rural tourism
  • Stockbroker
  • Tourism management and development
  • Travel agency work
  • Visitor attractions management
  • Wedding planning
Courses
Access to HE Diploma – Business & Financial Services (Full-Time) - Further Education
Level 1 Travel & Tourism with Work Related Education (Full Time) - Further Education
Level 2 Business (BTEC) (Full-Time) - Further Education
Level 2 Travel & Tourism with Cabin Crew and Holiday Reps – NCFE (Full-Time) - Further Education
Level 3 Business BTEC (Full-Time) - Further Education
Level 3 Travel & Tourism (NCFE) (Full-Time) - Further Education
Level 5 Business Management HND (Full-Time) - Higher Education & Degrees
Level 5 International Tourism and Event Management Higher National Diploma (Full-Time) - Higher Education & Degrees
Level 6 Business Management and IT BA (Hons) (Full-Time) Awarding Body: Wrexham University - Higher Education & Degrees
Level 6 Business Management BA (Hons) Top-up Degree (Full-Time) - Higher Education & Degrees
Level 6 International Tourism and Event Management BA (Hons) (Full-Time) - Higher Education & Degrees
Level 6 International Tourism and Event Management BA (Hons) Top-up Degree (Full-Time) - Higher Education & Degrees
Access to HE Diploma – Business & Financial Services (Part-Time) - Further Education
Level 2 AAT Certificate in Accounting AQ2022 (Part-Time) - Further Education
Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting AQ2022 (Part-Time) - Further Education
Level 4 AAT Diploma in Accounting AQ2022 (Part-Time) - Further Education
Level 5 Business Management HND (Part-Time: Evening) - Higher Education & Degrees
Level 6 Business Management BA (Hons) Top-up Degree (Part-Time) - Higher Education & Degrees