The Programme

Many business opportunities exist within the equine industry and this programme is designed for people who seek a Foundation Degree in Equine Business Management to enhance their equine business aspirations. It will enable students to develop practical skills as well as provide sound business principles and knowledge.

What You Study

• Equine Anatomy and Physiology
• Applied Equine Nutrition
• Business Enterprise
• Marketing Principles
• Work-Based Learning
• Personal and Professional Development
• Equine Sports Physiology
• Equine Reproductive Physiology
• Business Planning and Control
• Centre Management

Special Features

All students have the opportunity to receive tuition in equitation and take part in College riding team competitions. Students may also wish to take British Horse Society qualifications alongside the academic course to enhance their vocational skills and equine career options.

People who take this course could go on to

Subject to a satisfactory performance and successful completion, students may progress onto the BSc (Hons) in Equine Business Management. There are also many opportunities for students to work in the equine industry as equestrian centre managers, yard managers, equine administrators and lecturers. Positions available after further training include sales executives, journalists, bloodstock agents and marketing officers. The skills acquired within this programme are also transferable to many other business related careers.

Entry Requirements

Successful applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of 120 UCAS points at Advanced Level (60 at A2) or Level 3 Extended Diploma or Equivalent plus satisfactory reference plus other any specific criteria agreed at validation. Life experience will also be taken in to account when considering applications from mature students. In the interests of widening participation admissions tutors have discretion to admit applicants with lower qualifications if they can show that they are likely to be successful on the course and an admissions assessment may be used in certain circumstances.

How to Apply

Apply for the full-time course through UCAS using code N291. Entry onto the part-time course is by direct application to the College 0800 731 8281.

Duration

3 years part-time