Why I chose to study BSc Management?

Undergraduate student, Aleeza, shares her experience deciding on which course to study at university. 

What to study at university is a question that scares many of us. Some people know exactly what they want to do, but a lot of us have no idea. I was the person who used to say, “I would never go to uni” - so I had no clue what to study when I eventually changed my mind.

I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit about me, whether that be through selling sweets on the playground in year 8 or organising gigs for my friends who played instruments. I never thought that my silly little ideas from when I was a young girl could provide the basis for a strong academic career.

So, why did I choose management?

In 6th form when everyone was applying to university, I felt like I needed to as well. I had no clue what I wanted to do whatsoever, and this was not a unique experience for me. Many of my friends were unsure of what the future held for them, which is natural when considering your future at such a young age. So, I took what I loved and was good at: my young entrepreneurial spirit, combined with my love for my business GCSE and Economics A-Level gave me a starting point. What did I like about those things? I loved organising events and learning about how interactions produce positive outcomes, whether monetary or satisfactory. How could I take these interests further? I could maybe study them. This led me to research degree courses based on the modules and the options I had to specialise in an area. I scanned courses from various universities and asked: can they allow me to study relationships between leaders and employees, employees and customers? Can they help me to shape how I am as a leader and entrepreneur? Once I was able to answer these questions and create a shortlist, I knew that university was the right thing for me.

I chose BSc Management at Warwick Business School, as the course offered me ample opportunities to study exactly what was important to me. I saw that I could engage in modules like Leadership, Behaviour Economics, Managing Work and Employment, and The Economics of Wellbeing. These link very well with what truly matters to me and truly make me feel joy.

If you are currently feeling overwhelmed and a bit clueless, that’s a great starting point. Don’t think about courses, think about you. What do you enjoy? What makes you happy? Once you understand this, consider avenues that allow you to keep happy and delve more into what you care about. Look at modules, not just the course titles because at the end of your degree, you are awarded the title, but during your degree, you study the modules. Make sure the modules keep you satisfied and motivated - that’s how you know you’re making the right decision.