Business Enterprise BA (Hons) / FdA

University College Birmingham

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    3 Years

Standing out in the competitive modern business world demands a creative spark. Businesses need individuals who not only have the core knowledge and skills for the industry, but also the entrepreneurial spirit and ability to innovate – qualities that are all the more important for those who dream of setting up their own business.

Whether you want to advance in management positions or start your own company, our Business Enterprise degree will give you the tools you need to succeed. Developed in close partnership with industry experts, our course will enhance your understanding of core business functions and activities, and how they work together in today’s global digital environment. You will have the chance to show your entrepreneurial edge by creating your own business plan, while you also have the option of gaining extensive industry experience on a 48-week paid placement, with opportunities throughout the UK and around the world.

This business degree course is dual accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), a recognised professional management body. This means when you complete the foundation degree or BA (Hons) degree, you will also receive an industry-recognised Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management from the CMI, boosting your attractiveness to potential employers at no additional cost.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

On request

About this course

Career opportunities
The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

Business development manager
Business owner
Product manager (postgraduate)
Management consultant
Business adviser
Sales executive

Entry requirements
Business Enterprise BA (Hons)

A-levels: An A-level grade profile of CCC-CDD.

BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of MMM-MMP. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.

Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 96-80 UCAS Tariff points will be required.

Access to Higher Education Diploma: 96-80 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.

University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.

INDUSTRY APPROVED – Complete our CMI-accredited business enterprise course and receive a Level 5 award in Leadership, with CMI membership and access to learning resources throughout your degree
WORK PLACEMENT – Boost your work-ready skills with an optional 48-week paid placement, with our past students having worked for BMW and trading companies
SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – From Brand Management to Social Entrepreneurship, tailor your course to match your career aims through our optional modules
ENRICHMENT – Learn from the experts through real-world simulations, workshops and guest lectures as well as working in our Financial Trading Suite and Digital Creative Studio

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Subjects

  • Business Environment
  • Innovation
  • Marketing
  • Marketing Dynamics
  • Research
  • Professional Placement
  • Website design
  • Creative Communications
  • Advertising Psychology
  • Creativity
  • Entrepreneurship

Course programme

Course breakdown

Students on the FdA have the option of progressing onto the final year upon completion of the foundation degree.

YEAR 1

Core Modules
  • The External Business Environment
  • Introduction to Operations Management
  • Marketing Dynamics
  • People and Organisations
  • Planning for Professional Development
  • Principles of Communication
  • Principles of Finance
YEAR 2

Core Modules
  • Employability in Practice
  • Enterprise Start-up Studies
  • Finance for Enterprises
  • Leading People
  • Research for Enterprise
  • Optional Work Placement
  • Professional Placement
Plus one option from:
  • Voluntary Initiative
  • Website Design
  • Creative Communications
  • Operational Sales Management
  • Business Innovation and the Environment
  • Advertising Psychology
YEAR 3

Core Modules
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership and Change Management
Plus one option from:
  • Financial Strategy
  • Brand Management
  • Strategic Human Resources Management
  • Advertising and Media Management
  • International Marketing
  • Digital and Social Media Marketing
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Contemporary Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Research option
  • Research Project
  • Entrepreneurial Project
Teaching and assessment

Teaching

In light of COVID-19, we have made some changes to the way we deliver our teaching. We are continually following the guidelines and measures put in place by the UK Government to ensure our students and staff are safe on campus, whilst remaining committed to providing high-quality education. The information below explains how teaching will take place in semester 2 (or semester 1 for those joining us in January) for each level/year of this course.
  • Level 4
  • Level 5
  • Level 6
  • Assessment
Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:
  • Coursework – 70%
  • Practical assessment – 22%
  • Written examinations – 8%
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.

Additional information

Tuition fees

UK/EU students

If you are a UK/EU student enrolling on a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250 per each full year. A half year tuition fee is £4,625. UK/EU students do not pay tuition fees for any placement periods.

International students

If you are an international student enrolling on a a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £11,500 per year.

If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year, or £250 for a half-year placement.

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