My RAU experience

The Foundation Degree Course of Business and Enterprise (FdSc) at the Royal Agricultural University has given me the core business discipline and entrepreneurial mindset to achieve my personal goals whether I aspire to set up my own business, lead an organisation to success, or excel as part of a strong team.

The two year foundation degree course provides a very practical learning approach, supporting students to develop skills which are easily transferable to every business.

Why did you choose to study this course?

I come from a farming background in a small town in South Wales and liked the idea of being at a small university where it would be easy to get to know faces.

What do you think is the best part about this course? 

The modules and lecturers that really make you think. They ask questions that make you evaluate things and look at things in a different light. It really pushes you to deepen and broaden your understanding. 

Why did you choose to study this course at the RAU?

Because of Zimbabwean students studying at the RAU and my dad came here many years ago.

What is the best part about this course for you? 

The best part of my course is the agri-business lectures as it relates exactly to what I want to do after I graduate.

What are you enjoying the most about studying at the RAU?

I enjoy the practicality of the learning and how interactive the lecturers are with the students.

Why did you choose to study this course at the RAU?

You can study business anywhere, but in order to have a higher level of understanding about the agricultural world and how to synthesise the ideas then the RAU is the obvious choice. I also love the family atmosphere that you get from a small campus university – it’s like you know everyone!

Why did you choose to study this course at the RAU?

I am from a polo background, and live just over an hour away from Cirencester. Studying here has allowed me to continue to follow my passion for producing polo ponies. Business was my favourite subject at school and I have always had a love for sales. In the future I will look to work abroad, this course will not only teach me the skills needed, but also help me achieve this through RAU’s large network of international contacts in a range of industries. 

My RAU experience

I studied BSc (Hons) International Equine and Agricultural Business Management at the Royal Agricultural University and developed a keen interest in the management of ruralbased businesses; so much so that I decided to stay on to study for an MSc in Business Management.

Why did you choose the RAU?

Mt first experience of the RAU was back in 2007 when I came to the University to take part in a summer camp. Years later I’d already completed undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications at home based in agriculture. But I was keen to enrich my learning and gain a foreign experience as an international student. I remembered my visit to the RAU so started doing research into going there. I also visited again to attend some open days.

We place a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, creating opportunities for students to develop their own business ideas and receive tailored support throughout their journey.

Through practical workshops, competitions and funding opportunities, aspiring entrepreneurs benefit from the expertise of our enterprise staff and the strong industry partnerships the University has cultivated over many years.