Business studies is an academic subject taught in schools and at university level in many countries. Its study combines elements of accountancy, finance, marketing, organizational studies, human resource management, and operations. Business studies is a broad subject, where the range of topics is designed to give the student a general overview of the various elements of running a business.

Business studies is taught at the secondary level in India as an academic elective under the Central Board of Secondary Education. It covers management, marketing, and finance.

Courses in business studies cover a wide array of specialisations but start out broad and allow students to focus on a specific area later on. Students can expect to look at areas like technology, marketing, economics, statistics, accounting and ethics. Degree programs also look at how and why organisations work, as well as the global business environment. Students can expect to gain knowledge of the different areas of a business and how they function together as well as strategy and management skills.

Most business courses also have a practical element, requiring students to complete a final year business project which will involve applying theoretical learning and research skills in real world business communities. Many universities foster contacts with businesses and run internship schemes allowing students to make contacts and gain valuable first-hand experience.