FdA Equine Business and Innovation (Part time)

Bicton College

• Strong links with industry to enhance the learner journey
• Flexible hybrid learning
• Opportunity to fit the course around your work/home life
• A range of industry specific guest speakers
• Block learning weeks

This course is ideal if you want a business-related career in one of the many exciting opportunities available in the equine industry. Jobs requiring skills such as management, marketing, finance or economic understanding that also necessitate in-depth knowledge of the equine industry. This course is designed to fit around your lifestyle, allowing a large proportion of distance learning.

If you’ve ever thought about working behind the scenes at Badminton horse trials, becoming an event manager at a major competition venue or perhaps even working for British Equestrian then this course is perfect for you. Combining business and equine modules, academic rigour and experience to equip graduates with the relevant skills to pursue their equine industry related employment.

The programme incorporates a robust foundation of business principles, a focus on developing technologies and specific equine-industry knowledge. A mix of business modules specifically designed for a business career with an equine specific focus, and substantial integrated work experience across both years provide a solid foundation of skills for graduates to successfully negotiate a career to create international equine business experts. You will also have the opportunity to complete industry recognised relevant qualifications alongside your course.

Assessment

A range of assessments will be utilised including but not limited to;


• written exams

• tests

• written assignments

• reports

• research projects

• oral assessment

• presentation

• practical skills assessment

• poster

• reflective account

• infographic

• group work and peer assessment

Progression

Graduates will emerge from this programme with the knowledge and confidence to progress into an equine related career such as those listed below:


• BA (Top Up) in relevant subject

• Equestrian Sports Team Member (various roles)

• Marketing Executive

• Veterinary Practice Manager

• Nutrition Sales

• Training and Education Coordinator

• Competitions Coordinator

• Competition Venue Manager

• Brand Manager

• Social Media Executive

• Sales Manager

• Business Development Manager

• Regional Manager for the BHS

• Equine Buyer for major retail business

• Studbook administrator

• Operations Team Leader

• Retail Manager

• Self-Employed