UNIVERSITY OF HERFORDSHIRE
Foundation Degree in Business & Management
A springboard for career advancement with progression to BA (Hons)
Designed for:
School leavers without traditional qualifications
Professionals currently working in business roles
Career changers seeking management skills
Key Features:
2-year programme (equivalent to first 2 years of BA Hons) Work-ready focus: Blend of classroom theory + workplace application Progression path: Top-up to full BA (Hons) in Year 3 Flexible assessments: Tailored to individual learning styles
What You’ll Study
Stage 1 (Level 4)
Academic & Employability Skills
Marketing in Business Organisations
Leadership & Management
Business Law
Stage 2 (Level 5)
Global Business Environment
Work-Based Learning Project
Financial Management
Human Resource Management
Delivery Method:
Face-to-face workshops & seminars
Self-directed study
Company visits & guest lectures
E-learning platforms
Team-based problem solving
Entry Requirements
Academic Pathway:
40 UCAS points (e.g., 2 A-Levels/GCSEs at grade C/4+)
OR BTEC Level 3/NVQ Level 3
GCSE Maths & English (grade C/4+ or Level 2 Key Skills)
Experience Pathway:
2+ years relevant work experience (no formal quals required)
Career Outcomes
Roles You’ll Qualify For:
Business Analyst
Account Manager
Sales/Marketing Executive
Operations Supervisor
Recent Graduate Employers:
Transport for London
Primark
Pancontinental Logistics
Skills You’ll Gain:
Strategic decision-making
Financial/resource management
Leadership & change implementation
Why This Programme?
Industry-aligned: Curriculum mirrors real business challenges
Work-based learning: Apply theory in your current job
London/Birmingham/Manchester locations
Multiple intakes: Jan, May, or September starts