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BA (Hons) Equine Business Management

University of the Highlands & Islands, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Equine Business Management program will introduce you to all aspects of today’s modern equine business.

It will help equip you with the skills you need for a career in equine business management including marketing, research, and sports science, as well as specific equine modules such as equine selection; equine business management; equitation; work placement; current issues and legislation in the equine industry; equine behavior; equine anatomy, physiology, and health; and equine fitness, nutrition, and welfare. Additionally, this program is endorsed by the British Horse Society and we offer free training for BHS exams.

You will undertake project work where you will investigate real-life situations, which will enable you to put what you have learned into practice. You may also have the opportunity to take part in equestrian events and activities organized throughout the year.

General Eligibility

  • 3 Scottish Highers at Grade C or above or equivalent OR

  • 2 A levels at grade C or above OR

  • NC in Equestrian Skills or Business Studies including level 6 study

  • Applicants with other qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis

Advanced entry to year two of the degree:

  • Direct entry to year 2 may be possible with an HNC in an equine-related subject, or business subject with equine experience

Advanced entry to year three of the degree:

  • Direct entry to year 3 may be possible with an HND in an equine-related subject, or business subject with equine experience

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 Year 1 - CertHE

Core modules are:
Semester 1

  • Introduction to business

Semester 2

  • Horses for courses: introduction to the equine industries

Semesters 1 and 2

  • Introduction to equine fitness, nutrition and welfare

You will also choose three option modules which may include:

Semester 1

  • Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science

Semester 2

  • Introduction to sports coaching and leadership

  • Introduction to the customer-centered business

Semesters 1 and 2

  • Activity performance and skill acquisition

  • Introduction to equine anatomy physiology and health

  • Introduction to equitation

2 Year 2 - DipHE

Core modules are:
Semester 1

  • Managing an equine business

  • Equine behaviour

Semester 2

  • Horses for courses: introduction to the equine industries (core bridging module for those entering year 2 with non-equine level 7 qualifications)

You will also choose four option modules which may include:
Semester 1

  • Retailing

Semester 2

  • Principles of sport and exercise psychology

  • Movement analysis

Semesters 1 and 2

  • Equitation: practical application

  • Applied coaching and leadership

  • Introduction to equitation 7 (for those who have not completed this module and are at, or working towards, stage 1 standard)

  • Work placement

  • Event planning and organization

3 Year 3 - BA

Core modules are:
Semester 1

  • Current issues and legislation in the equine industry

Semester 2

  • Research skills

You will also choose four option modules which may include:
Semester 1

  • Developing entrepreneurial effectiveness

  • Sport and exercise science: a critical analysis

Semester 2

  • Marketing communications

  • Niche tourism (equine)

  • Employment law in the human resource context

  • Small business planning

Semesters 1 and 2

  • Work placement

  • Advanced Equitation

  • Design, manage, and evaluate human fitness and physical performance

4 Year 4 - BA (Hons)

Core modules are: 
Semester 1

  • Equine behavior and welfare management

Semesters 1 and 2

  • Dissertation

You will also choose three option modules which may include:
Semester 1

  • Strategic marketing

  • Innovation and enterprise

Semester 2

  • Major event analysis

  • Business strategy

  • Legal issues in sport and fitness

  • Niche tourism (equine) - if not selected in year three

Semesters 1 and 2

  • Work placement

  • Advanced methods for coaching and instruction

  • Advanced equitation (if not taken in year 3)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL80
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo00

  • Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.0 or equivalent

  • English (PTE) Academic-58 average with 51 in each component

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section

Additional Information

Special features Small classes give you a more personal experience of university You will undertake equine-related classes and research projects using practical situations Access to our purpose-built equestrian center, where you will be taught by professional staff highly experienced in the industry Access to industry links and possible employment opportunities Access to a unique range of quality horses Riding and non-riding routes are available from year 1 Opportunities to take part in equestrian events and activities may be offered throughout the year Opportunity to study remotely from your location (this option is not open to all international students – please check with the Programme Leader) International students will have the opportunity to study remotely in years 3 and 4 following a specific framework

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