Course Overview
This degree is your ideal pathway to a successful career in business, especially if you don't currently meet the requirements for direct university entry. The integrated Foundation Year provides you with the essential academic and subject-specific knowledge you need to thrive, preparing you for the full three-year degree program. 🎓 The course blends core business theory with practical, real-world application, giving you a complete understanding of modern business.
Why Choose This Program?
Build a Strong Foundation: The initial year is dedicated to strengthening your core knowledge in management, economics, and business mathematics, ensuring you're fully prepared for the advanced topics of the degree.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Gain in-depth knowledge across key business areas—including finance, marketing, human resources, and strategic management—so you can understand how successful organizations operate.
Practical Skill Development: The program emphasizes hands-on experience through real-world case studies, projects, and potential internship opportunities, allowing you to apply classroom theory to practical business scenarios.
Versatile Career Pathways: A business and management degree opens doors to countless industries. You'll graduate with a diverse skill set that's highly valued by employers in finance, marketing, HR, operations, and beyond.
Program Curriculum
Foundation Year: Building the Basics
- Introduction to Business and Management
- Mathematical Methodologies for Business
- Economic Ideas
- Academic and Research Skills
- Financial Accounting Overview
- Principles of Marketing
Year 1: Core Business Principles
- The Business Environment
- Organisational Behaviour
- Financial Management
- Marketing Management
- Human Resource Management
Year 2: Advanced Concepts
- Operations Management
- Strategic Management
- Corporate Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Business Research Methods
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Year 3: Specialisation and Leadership
- International Business
- Leadership and Management Skills Development
- Project Management
- Self-Directed Project
Your Future Career
Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to pursue a wide range of exciting career opportunities:
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants typically need GCSEs and A-Levels or equivalent qualifications. Relevant professional experience may also be considered.
Application Process
- Applications are typically submitted online via UCAS (for UK students) or the university's direct application portal (for international students).
- International students may need to provide proof of English language proficiency through a recognized test like IELTS.
Additional Information
FAQs
What subjects are taught in the foundation year? The foundation year focuses on the core principles of business, management, economics, and business mathematics. It also develops crucial academic skills like research, critical thinking, and academic writing to prepare you for the rest of your degree.
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