BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year
Course Overview
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Our innovative, four-year BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year programme provides a solid understanding of business fundamentals and essential academic skills.
Through a combination of lectures, seminars, case studies and practical projects, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of key concepts in management, finance, marketing and entrepreneurship, with opportunities for hands-on learning and industry engagement.
The foundation year serves as a springboard for you to develop essential academic skills and knowledge necessary for success in higher education. You will acquire critical thinking, communication and study skills that will serve you throughout your academic and professional careers.
Over the next three years, you will delve into advanced topics in business management, including organisational behaviour, strategic planning, financial analysis, marketing strategy and innovation management.
Throughout the programme, you will have ample opportunities to engage with industry professionals through guest lectures, industry projects, internships and networking events. You will also have the chance to participate in study abroad programmes and international exchanges, gaining a global perspective on business management and expanding their professional networks.
With a wide range of elective courses and specialisation tracks available, you can choose to focus your studies on areas such as marketing management, financial analysis, human resource management or international business. By specialising in a particular area, you can develop expertise and skills that are highly sought after in your chosen field, enhancing your employability and career prospects.
​Entry Requirements
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UCAS points: 32 (this can be made up from a range of level courses, for more information on the UCAS points for your qualification go to the UCAS tariff calculator)
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IELTS 5.0 (with no element below 4.5) or equivalent
If you do not meet the entry requirements you may still be invited for interview if you have relevant professional experience. In the event that you are invited for interview, you will be required to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and understanding for entry onto the course.
Previous study, professional and / or vocational experiences may be recognised as the equivalent learning experience and permit exemption from studying certain modules in accordance with our accreditation of prior learning (APL) process.
Students will also be asked to attend an academic interview. Suitability for entry to our programmes can be demonstrated in several ways and is not limited to academic qualifications alone and applicants who do not meet our published entry requirements are encouraged to contact recruitment and admissions for advice.
