If you’re considering a future in business and management but feel you may need extra preparation before starting a full university degree, this programme offers the ideal starting point. The Business Management degree with an integrated Foundation Year is designed to help you build confidence, academic skills, and subject knowledge, whether you’ve been out of education for some time or don’t currently meet the entry requirements for a traditional degree.
The BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year introduces you to the core principles of business without requiring you to choose a specific career direction in advance. You will study a wide range of business areas, including finance, digital marketing, innovation, human resource management, and data analytics. This broad exposure allows you to explore your interests and gradually shape your future career ambitions.

Throughout the course, you’ll gain an understanding of how key business functions operate within modern organisations. By developing analytical, professional, and practical skills across multiple disciplines, you’ll graduate as a versatile and informed business professional with a strong grasp of how organisations succeed in today’s competitive environment.

Designed in collaboration with industry specialists, this programme focuses on enhancing your long-term employability. On completion, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and professional credentials needed to pursue a wide range of management and leadership roles.

Awards on Graduation
Upon successful completion of the course, you will achieve:
BA (Hons) Business Management
CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
Foundation Chartered Manager Status (fCMgr)
ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
IOEE Professional Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship