Foundation Business and Management
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