The Business Management is the most popular programme today. The programme is a collection of dynamic and innovative programme which seeks to provide learners with theoretical and practical insight into past, current and future business issues. The programme engages with contemporary global issues and provides learners with the opportunity to develop business skills to ensure they are well equipped to enter industry, and ultimately lead organisations in the future. The portfolio’s programme provides learners core skills, analytical techniques, theories and perspectives.

The Business Management programme provides a comprehensive and flexible education in business management. It is concerned with the successful operation of all types of organisations, including start-ups, large corporations, social enterprises and non-profits. The programme will provide students with a broad introduction to key principles and practices in business management, which examine accounting, marketing, finance, strategy and entrepreneurship to enable students to become familiar with the core issues concerning planning, organising, leading and controlling activity in the context of all organisations. The programme is distinctive in that it provides students with an overview of the development of the world of business and key technologies, while providing cutting edge insight into new emergent markets and trends, providing future leaders with a comprehensive overview issues which will assist them in their career development.

This programme is highly relevant for students considering embarking on a managerial career in a range of private, public and third sector organisations. Due to the wide range of topics studied, it will also be suitable for those considering working in a variety of different sectors in Lithuania and internationally. Students will be able to appreciate the diversity, processes, barriers and facilitators of success in dynamic organisations. The programme makes use of state of the art theoretical frameworks and case studies, while being alert as to how they can be applied in a ‘real world’ setting. The range of bespoke and contemporarily relevant optional modules will assist students in developing and deepening their knowledge in areas which are relevant to their interests and future career plans. The option to take industry-orientated assessments created with businesses also provides the opportunity to see how theory connects to practice in real world environments, while gaining valuable experience. This is also complimented by professional support in obtaining internships and placements during the study of programme.

Some modules will involve visiting speakers, where possible, and the opportunity to complete assessment tasks which have been developed with businesses and other organisations.

The career opportunities are wide and varied in this discipline, covering almost any organisation that is investing in data and data usage. In addition, many consultancy companies as well as government agencies need competent business analysts. Considering the shortage of skilled workers in the area of business analysts both in Lithuania and internationally, it is expected that students will be attracted by the industry soon after the graduation.

The business sector holds a variety of career opportunities for graduates, from economics to management and consultancy to research.

No matter what learners are looking for, be it a business job, management job or consultancy job, the sector has lots to offer for graduates with an interest in diverse areas such as business, finance, hospitality, marketing and retail.

Graduate careers in the business, consulting and management sector include:

• Financial manager
• Hotel manager
• Office manager
• Operational researcher
• Project manager
• Recruitment consultant
• Retail manager
• Risk manager
• Secretary/administrator