Business Management with Foundation Year

The Foundation in Business and Law offers an engaging introduction to the world of business, law, and finance. Designed as a supportive entry point into higher education, the course provides you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in professional management pathways, while building the confidence to progress seamlessly to your chosen degree.

Through practice-led teaching, you'll gain hands-on experience that bridges theory with real-world application. Industry connections and guest speakers enrich the learning journey, ensuring you are exposed to current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the business and legal sectors. This practical approach helps you develop both academic ability and workplace readiness.

A key strength of the programme is its focus on transferable skills. From critical thinking and problem-solving to communication and teamwork, you are equipped with competencies that are highly valued across industries. By embedding these skills early, the course empowers you to approach your future studies and careers with assurance and adaptability.

The foundation year also provides a supportive environment for personal growth. With tailored guidance and mentoring, you'll build resilience and self-belief, gaining the confidence to take the next step in your academic journey. Whether progressing into business management, law, finance, or related professional fields, graduates of this foundation year are well-prepared to thrive.

Who this course is for
Solent’s Business and Law Foundation Year is ideal for ambitious learners who want to build a strong academic and practical base before progressing to a degree. This course is perfect if you're eager to understand how modern commerce and legal frameworks shape today’s organisations. You’ll develop strong academic and organisational skills and prepare yourself for a successful career in a range of business industries – studying a curriculum that is not just about theory but also real-world application.

FOUNDATION YEAR
CORE MODULES

Behind the Court Room Door
Know the Numbers: Financial Fundamentals
Pathway Lab
Business Today

YEAR ONE
CORE MODULES

Innovation in Contemporary Management
Data Analysis and Cyber Essentials
Marketing Principles with Financial Tools for Business
Developing Professional Practice

YEAR TWO
CORE MODULES

Project and Operations Management

OPTIONAL MODULES - Please Note Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.

Values Driven Talent Management and Workforce Planning
Real-World Skills in Action: Elevate Your Expertise
Enterprise, Ideation and Market Trends (Entrepreneurship pathway)
Innovation Management (Entrepreneurship pathway)
Cyber Resilience and Governance (Cyber Security pathway)
Cyber Risk Management and Compliance (Cyber Security pathway)
Consumer Behaviour (Marketing pathway)
Marketing Analytics (Marketing pathway)
Financial Technology for Business (Finance pathway)
Business Finance for Decision Making (Finance pathway)
Digital Enterprise Management (Digital Innovation pathway)
AI Powered Innovation (Digital Innovation pathway)
Work Placement
Study Abroad

FINAL YEAR
CORE MODULES

Strategic Management
Global Supply Chain Management
Consultancy Project

OPTIONAL MODULES - Please Note Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.

Campaign Management
AI Innovation Lab
Applied Corporate Finance
Cyber Security Incident Response
Navigating Ethics for Organisational Success
Business Start-up
Real World Skills in Action: Mastery Unleashed

You may be assessed by a combination of:
Coursework
Individual presentations
Workshops
Business simulations
As part of this course, you will study one module at a time, giving you the chance to build a deeper understanding and see the results of your hard work more quickly. With regular assessments and feedback, rather than exams all at once, you’ll also benefit from improved focus, and a more manageable workload.