BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation year

Would you like to develop skills and tools that will enable you to start a career in the Business Management field? If the answer is yes, look no further. The BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year is aimed at students who have an interest in developing a knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of business and management, and in particular, who are looking to pursue a career in this field.

The foundation year is an integral part of the undergraduate business programme. It will provide you with the necessary study skills and knowledge to prepare you for undergraduate study and help you gain a better understanding of the main areas of business. After the successful completion of the foundation year, year 1 will cover the key elements of business management. Years 2 and 3 will explore these themes in more detail along with elective options enabling you to focus on specific areas of interest.


This course focuses on making you career-ready, offering an excellent grounding in key areas. You will develop skills in research, presentation, critical analysis, problem solving, team building, and entrepreneurship. Upon completion of the course you will have gained the essential capabilities needed to be an effective manager, consultant, analyst or entrepreneur.


This course has a real world focus with learning taking places both in and outside the classroom environment. Learning will be supported by online resources, including the Financial Times, case studies, simulations, learning videos, reading materials, online testing and feedback.


Successful completion of the programme will earn you a Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), helping you stand out in the job market and get noticed by employers.