Business Management and Legal Studies

Overview

At a Glance

In Business Management, you will gain a wide perspective and thorough grounding in all areas of business, including skills in accountancy and statistics. Your knowledge will be developed in the dynamic, international environment of our Business School where there are 45 nationalities.

By studying in the Business Management and Legal Studies programme of the University of Aberdeen you will benefit from small class sizes and teaching is delivered by leading figures in the fields of business practice and theory, corporate finance and organisational change. Your learning will also be supported by dedicated careers advisers.

Our Law school has an outstanding reputation, ranked 12th in the UK out of more than 90 law schools, positioned in the top five for graduate prospects and scoring an impressive 95% for student satisfaction.

Legal Studies fosters important academic qualities including clear, careful and independent thinking and adds value to your business education, for example by educating you about the legal framework within which the world of corporate finance operates.

This subject pairing is the perfect combination to extend your already-bright career opportunities in business, marketing, different areas of the public sector, government service, the police force and much more.

Career

You can choose from wide ranging careers with Business Management and Legal Studies. Some careers may involve knowledge in both areas, especially within business. You can go into accountancy, investments, consultancy, research, managing a product or risk, and you can look at related professions such as HR, logistics and manufacturing, marketing, sales and analysis. Legal Studies can give you opportunities as a Paralegal, Probation Officer, Social Worker, and a Lawyer with further study.