BSc (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year
This degree assures that you will be well-prepared for your future job. You'll learn about strategic international management and how to use technology to revolutionise industry best practices, which is especially vital in a post-pandemic workplace.
Overview
The Business Management with Foundation Year will expose you to key concepts in areas such as people management, business law, marketing, strategic management, information systems, big data, project management, finance and innovation, and enterprise. In addition to nurturing academic and sector-specific knowledge, the program aims to support your development of key employability skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis. Plus, on completion of the course, you’ll receive the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (subject to approval), giving you an impressive dual-award.
Why should I complete the BSc (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year ?
Business management qualifications open doors, they are essential whether you are looking to pursue a career in business, start your own business, or achieve further success with your current employer or career. Developing your employability is a key focus, the course is designed to help you to understand the business environment in local, national, and international contexts.
You’ll also develop sought-after skills in communication, data analysis, team working and problem-solving. Overall, the course aims to give you an essential appreciation of the skills needed to thrive and adapt to the changing world of work.
Modules
- Digital Essentials
- Academic and Career Foundation
- Introduction to Business and Management
- Introduction to Analytics
- The Business Environment
- Professional Practice
- Organisational Behaviour and Management
- Economics and Globalisation
- Managing Data
- Design Thinking for Enterprise
- Creativity for Business
- Innovation Management
- The Marketing Business
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Entrepreneurship
- Business and Management Project
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Enterprise: Creating your Business
- Organisational Strategy
- Managing Sustainability
Entry Requirements
- Level 3: Any subjects are acceptable
- GCSEs: Five at grade C or above / grade 4 to 9
- IELTS: 5.0 with no less than 4.5 in any band (Non-native speakers)
- If you didn’t study GCSEs / A-Levels and have non-traditional entry qualifications or relevant work experience we will be happy to consider your application. You’ll be required to attend an interview as part of the admissions process.
- We also welcome applications from students studying a wide range of qualifications from around the world. Whilst you can find specific details of our international qualification requirements under our partner university’s ‘Your Country’ page.
- Any student who has studied in a non-majority English-speaking country will typically be asked to complete an additional qualification testing English language ability (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). The expected level is IELTS 5.0 or equivalent with no element below 4.5.
- These are our standard entry requirements, but we may consider lowering these for students that perform well in the interview.
UCAS points: 48 (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)
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.
How to Apply
Each of our courses has different entry requirements and a different admission process. We encourage you to look at our course pages and the How to apply section for detailed information.
From choosing your desired course, writing your statement, and submitting the application, you can count on our friendly Recruitment Team for help and guidance at every step of the way. Get in touch to make an initial appointment to discuss your situation.
LOCATION
- London, Birmingham & Luton
Feb 2026
June 2026
September 2026
January 2027
TIMETABLE
Weekday / Weekend /Evening Classes
DURATION
4 years
FEE
Level 3: £5,760; Level 4-5-6: £9,535
LEVELS
RQF Level 3-6
ASSESSMENT
Exams, Essays, Reports and Presentations
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Contact
info@schoolofprofessionalstudies.co.uk
Head Office
Memo House, Kendal Avenue, W3 0XA
Contact Number
+ 44 (0) 208 774 1155