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BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year

The BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year is designed to give students a solid grounding for success in the fast-paced world of business. This program provides a supportive entry into higher education, helping students build essential academic skills, gain core business knowledge, and develop the confidence needed to thrive in their degree studies.

In the foundation year, students engage with key subjects such as business principles, communication, and study skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for the demands of undergraduate coursework. After completing the foundation year, the main degree covers critical areas of business management, including marketing, finance, human resources, and strategy.

The program places a strong emphasis on practical learning and real-world problem-solving through case studies, group projects, and industry engagement. Students also have the opportunity to develop transferable skills such as leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking, preparing them for a variety of career paths in the global business environment or further postgraduate study.

Key Features:

  • Supportive foundation year for a smooth transition into undergraduate studies.

  • Comprehensive coverage of essential business disciplines, including marketing, finance, and management.

  • Hands-on learning through industry collaborations and practical projects.

  • Preparation for diverse business careers or continued academic study.

This course is ideal for students who want a gradual introduction to higher education while pursuing a career-focused and comprehensive business degree.

Course Info

Foundation Year

Research Skills And Using Information
• Developing Academic Skills
• Using Numeracy, IT and Data
• Values, Ethics And Working Collaboratively
• Structure Of Business
• Technology in Organization

Level 4

Digital Skills & Professional Development (20 credits)
• Contemporary Business Environment (20 credits)
• Market Dynamics (20 credits)
• Introduction To Business Finance (20 credits)
• People Management (20 credits)
• Technology & Innovation (20 credits)

Level 5

Data Analytics & Management (20 credits)
• Business Start-up (20 credits)
• Sales Management (20 credits)
• Digital & Social Media Marketing (20 credits)
• Blockchain & Applications FinTech For Managers (20 credits)
• Operations & Supply Chain Management (2 credits)

Level 6

Business Transformation (20 credits)
• Entrepreneurship And Innovation (20 credits)
• Corporate Governance, Law & Ethics (20 credits)
• Independent Study (20 credits)
• Project Management (20 credits)
• International Business Management (20 credits)

Course Fees

Foundation Year – £9,250
• Level 4 – £9,250
• Level 5 – £9,250
• Level 6 – £9,250

Career Prospects

Business analyst
• New business owner
• Project management
• Data analyst
• Careers in AI & Machine Learning
• Big Data Specialist
• Digital transformation specialist
• Digital marketing specialist
• People manager

Further Information

What is blended learning?
Blended learning is where you study 8 hours a week in class, spread over 2 days, and 25
hours a week of independent learning through learn.
Study centers:
The study centers where you can do blended learning are in London, Ealing, and Tower Bridge
Hill, London, Holborn, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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