Business studies is an academic area of study that provides the knowledge and skills needed for a career in the business realm. Studies may consist of finance, accounting, economics, organizational studies, business ethics, and marketing.

Gibraltar is an excellent place to pursue higher education, as it follows the English model of schooling. Though there were once few institutions of higher learning within the country, recent government regulations have led to the creation of these institutions.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.