Business and Management
Foundation Degree In Business Management
Introduction
If you have a keen interest in business and want to find out more about how businesses operate, then this is the course for you.
This two-year degree will equip you with all the skills you need to become a business leader of tomorrow. All business students study a common year before choosing to continue on a general business course or going on to specialise in their second year.
You’ll study all the fundamentals of business within organisations, along with core functions including marketing, accounting, law and human resource management.
Our Foundation degree programmes are run in partnership with, and validated by, the University of Hertfordshire.
To complement your studies, you’ll have the chance to take part in a work-based learning project. This helps to bring your ideas to life, at the same time giving you invaluable work experience and practical knowledge of the world of business.
You can view the programme specification and course fact sheet on the University of Hertfordshire website HERE
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Entry Criteria
Typically 48 or more UCAS points which must be made up of at least one full GCE A level (A2), a BTEC National Diploma/Certificate or equivalent. You will also need GCSE C/4 in English and D/3 in maths, or L2 Functional Skills or equivalent.
Applications to be made via UCAS using the following codes:
UCAS code: N101
Institution code:H36
Campus code: W
Validated and awarded by The University of Hertfordshire.
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What will I study?
Your modules throughout your studies include:
Level 4 Semester A Modules:
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Accounting For Managers
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Developing the Business Professional
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Introduction to Research Methods
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Principals of Marketing
Level 4 Semester B Modules:
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Economics
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Methods and Systems
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Business Law
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Introduction to Human Resource Management
Level 5 Semester A Core Modules:
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Work Based Learning
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Ethics Then 2 specialist modules depending on the pathway
Level 5 Semester B Modules:
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Work Based Learning
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Globalisation
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Enterprise Then 1 specialist module depending on the pathway
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What can I do next?
Your Foundation degree is a standalone qualification that allows you to enter the world of work. Past students have specialised in an academic or professional career, or taken jobs in finance, law, IT and other areas. If you’d like to continue your studies, the majority of our students progress to the second or final year at university to achieve a BA(Hons).
This course opens up a host of career opportunities. To find out more visit the National Careers Service.
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Fee Info
Course Fee, per year: £6,165.00
How to Apply
How to apply: Higher Education
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"The jobs I've had since graduating would not have been possible if I didn't have the support from my lecturers."
Katie Stratford, Business Foundation Student