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Higher education is increasingly criticised as being too theoretical, too expensive, or disconnected from employment. And while some criticism is fair, the idea that business education has little value misses something important. At Argyll Business School, we believe business education still matters—not because it guarantees success, but because it helps people develop the knowledge, judgement,Continue reading “The Continuing Value of Higher Education in Business”

Scrolling is easy. Understanding takes effort. In business education, reading still matters—because it builds something quick content can’t: depth. At Argyll Business School, we encourage students to read not just more, but better. Why reading matters in business → It slows your thinking down → It helps you connect ideas, not just consume them →Continue reading “The power of reading”

Most assessment in business education still comes down to one thing: exams. But in the real world, nobody hands you a paper and asks you to write for two hours. At Argyll Business School, we see assessment differently. Why vary assessment methods? Because business isn’t one skill—it’s many: • Decision-making • Communication • Analysis •Continue reading “The assessing assessment”

Most business education teaches theory. Very little teaches how business actually works. That’s where Argyll Business School is different. We focus on: → Real-world thinking, not just textbooks → Practical insights you can apply immediately → Simple explanations of complex ideas No jargon. No fluff. Just business, explained clearly. If you want to understand howContinue reading “More on what we do”

In business education, we often emphasise innovation, strategy, and competitive advantage. Yet one of the most powerful ideas for understanding customers is deceptively simple: People don’t just buy products — they “hire” them to do a job. This concept, developed by Clayton Christensen and colleagues at Harvard Business School, reframes how we think about markets,Continue reading “Understanding Customers Better: What “Jobs to Be Done” Means for Modern Entrepreneurs”

Economics can feel intimidating at first—graphs, jargon, and abstract models everywhere. But learning economics doesn’t have to start with textbooks. The best way to understand it is to connect it to real life first, then build the theory around it. 1. Start with everyday economics Before diving into definitions, look at the world around you.Continue reading “How to learn economics (without getting lost in theory)”