This practical handbook is an essential course companion for business and management students at degree level.

It contains case studies, exercises, tips and self-assessment tools that will help students with their personal and professional development. The book covers key areas, such as:

• Learning and teaching methods
• Study strategies
• Time management
• Research methods
• Assessment activities
• Exam techniques
• Job searching

And it also emphasizes the skills that are key for business and management courses, which include:

• Academic writing
• Critical and reflective thinking
• Effective communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Project management
• Research skills
• Team working

Study Skills for Business and Management Students has been carefully structured to be used throughout a degree course in order to hone the skills necessary to get a good degree and begin a successful career.

An accompanying website www.openup.co.uk/businesssuccess has more information on related careers with up-to-date web links.