Ripon College

What you'll study

The programme combines core business subjects with liberal-arts breadth. Early modules typically cover microeconomics and macroeconomics, principles of accounting, business statistics and quantitative methods, fundamentals of marketing, principles of management, and business law. As you progress you move into intermediate and advanced topics such as financial management, managerial accounting, consumer behaviour, operations and supply chain management, organisational behaviour, strategic management, and elective options in areas like entrepreneurship, international business, digital marketing, and data analytics.

Teaching mixes lectures, seminars, case studies and project work. Many students complete a capstone project or internship-style placement involving practical problem-solving for real organisations, and there are opportunities to take interdisciplinary modules from other departments to broaden skills in communication, critical thinking and ethics.

Entry requirements

Entry is at undergraduate level and applicants should demonstrate successful secondary education completion, with qualifications appropriate to their country of origin. Typical applicants will present a high-school diploma or equivalent, transcripts showing strong performance in numeracy-related subjects, and evidence of readiness for degree-level study. The programme welcomes a range of backgrounds; mature applicants and those with relevant work experience are considered. Where English is not the applicant’s first language, a recognised English language qualification or equivalent evidence of proficiency will be required.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a wide range of roles across the private, public and third sectors. Common entry-level positions include roles in finance and accounting, marketing and brand management, sales, business analysis, operations and supply chain support, human resources and junior consultancy. The degree also provides a foundation for entrepreneurship or for progression to professional qualifications (for example in accounting or finance) and postgraduate study such as an MBA or specialised master’s in finance, marketing or management. Employers value the programme’s combination of analytical skills, practical project experience and broad-based communication skills.

Why study at Ripon College

Ripon College offers a small-college environment where students benefit from close contact with faculty and a curriculum that integrates liberal-arts perspectives with practical business training. The college emphasises experiential learning through internships, project work and community engagement, helping students translate theory into practice. Support services such as career advising, internship placement assistance and skills workshops help students prepare for employment or further study. The programme’s flexible elective options allow students to tailor their studies to particular career interests or to complement studies in other disciplines.