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BSc (Hons) Business 
Management with Foundation Year

Foundation year modules have been designed to give you a tailored and fully supportive introduction to university study. This first year of study will prepare you for success in higher education by introducing you to the academic skills and subject-specific knowledge required to excel in your chosen degree subject.

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During your studies you’ll gain a wider understanding of business functions, operations, and cutting edge technologies in a range of exciting industries. You’ll also develop your personal and management attributes in dedicated skills-related modules to help build your soft skills and leadership abilities.

Using business simulation software, you’ll be able to access a virtual business and run it as your own enterprise – managing activities such as marketing, sales, finances, people, product development, operations, and your supply chain.
This will give you the chance to practice making critical decisions within a safe environment, helping you develop your ability to interpret commercial information and apply your learnings to generate a profit for your enterprise. On top of this, you’ll have access to our Digital Enterprise Hub throughout your course, which provides you with additional software and resources as well as real-world mentors and industry experts to draw knowledge from.

Course overview

Are you interested in pursuing a career in business and management, but not sure if you’re ready for university study?

Our partners and their  business degree with additional foundation year has been designed to prepare you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in higher education, even if it’s been a while since you last studied or if you don’t have the qualifications needed to enter a standard university degree course. 

The BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year will provide you with a taste of all the fundamentals of business, so you don’t need to have a particular career path in mind before enrolling on the course. As you explore areas of business such as finance, digital marketing, innovation, people management, and data analysis, you’ll start to form ideas about where you want to go in the future. This broad range of subjects will help you identify and evaluate the roles and contributions of the key business functions applicable to contemporary business, helping you become a well-rounded professional with a keen awareness of how business works. 

The BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year has been developed by industry experts with your long-term future in mind. When you graduate from the course, you’ll do so as a well-rounded, highly-employable and self-motivated professional ready to take on any number of roles and challenges. 

When you graduate from this course you will receive:

  • BA (Hons) Business Management

  • CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management & Leadership

  • Foundation Chartered Manager Status and the post nominal fCMgr

  • ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

  • IOEE Professional Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

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Intakes

September, February, June

Duration

4 years

Awarded Degree

Delivery

Locations

Weekdays, evenings and blended learning (online & on campus)

London, Luton, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds

BSc (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year

Fees

£9,250 per year

Funding Available:

Full fees coverage - £9,250 per year

Personal Funding - up to £15,000 per year/per student

Curiculum


Year 0 (Foundation Year)

  • Preparing for University Success

  • Exploring the Business Environment

  • Advancing your Academic Skills

  • Becoming an Effective Leader

  • Planning for Your Future Success

  • Investigation & Innovation Project
     

Year 1

  • Digital Skills & Professional Development (20 credits)

  • Contemporary Business Environment (20 credits)

  • Marketing Dynamics (20 credits)

  • Introduction to Business Finance (20 credits)  

  • People Management (20 credits)  

  • Technology & Innovation (20 credits)  



Year 2
 

  • 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 (20 credits) 



Year 3
 

  • 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)

Enrolling for June 2024

What will BSc (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year will do for me ?

As well as developing important soft skills, up-to-date knowledge of business functions, and career planning abilities, you’ll also be encouraged to develop a Personal Development Plan as you work through your degree. With support from the lecturers, this will help you track your progress and identify areas where you excel. 
 

On the course, your assessments will be linked to real-world workplace issues and practices. Added to the benefits of our enterprise simulation software and Digital Business Hub, you’ll graduate with hands-on experience in problem solving and identifying areas for business growth – all highly desirable skills for today’s employers. 

The BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year will also give you the chance to: 

  • Gain an in-depth understanding of contemporary business functions, with particular focus on the latest digital technologies.

  • Develop an analytical eye for important detail and through keen critical thinking abilities.

  • Become an expert problem solver, confident communicator, and informed leader.

  • Understand all levels of organisational structure and how to evaluate the positives and negatives of these with real-life case studies.

  • Begin to form a clearer idea of which aspects of business you enjoy learning about the most, and develop ideas about where your career path might lie.

During your Foundation Year, you'll get comprehensive support and preparation for your university journey, including:

Introduction and preparation: our Foundation Year courses introduce you to university-level teaching, learning, and assessment methods. You'll develop essential study skills, research techniques, and critical thinking abilities, laying a strong foundation for your degree studies.

Personalised support: our academic staff will guide you throughout your Foundation Year. They'll ensure a smooth transition into your degree programme, providing the support you need every step of the way.

Direct relevance to your future degree: your programme content is carefully designed to align with Arden's degree courses. Studying a Foundation Year will equip you with subject-specific knowledge and interdisciplinary exploration, establishing a solid base for your chosen degree.

Improved degree outcomes: we prioritise not only your academic preparation but also your success. By boosting your confidence, academic skills, and understanding of the subjects, we empower you to achieve the best possible degree outcomes and expand your career opportunities.

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