Business and Management [with Foundation Year]

Develop the skills and abilities to succeed in business and management, and explore wider social, political, and ethical issues, with our brand-new degree course in Peterborough.

Business and management is an incredibly broad and varied field. By studying at ARU Peterborough, you will gain the knowledge and skills you need to analyse and solve problems – and forge ahead in your career.

During your first year you will study Literacies in Higher Education, Introduction to Life Sciences, Contemporary Issues and Into ARU before moving into the important aspects of business and management, including organisational structures objectives, and performance to enable you to add value quickly in a variety of business and managerial roles. The course will enable you to apply a commercial mind-set to sustainable business practice.

You’ll explore the strategic importance of human resource and people management, as well as contemporary issues such as globalisation, sustainability, entrepreneurship and innovation, social responsibility, diversity, ethics, and risk management.

As well as looking at how businesses operate, our BSc (Hons) Business and Management degree has a strong focus on learning and development. You’ll acquire a comprehensive understanding of the way individuals – as well as organisations – learn, develop, and grow. As part of this we’ll discuss human resource development and performance improvement.

While studying with us, you’ll become adept at using communication and information technology effectively for business. You’ll also become familiar with standards of professional practice in a range of scenarios, for example as an employee advocate, HR practitioner or a consultant.While studying with us, you’ll become adept at using communication and information technology effectively for business. You’ll also become familiar with standards of professional practice in a range of scenarios, for example as an employee advocate, HR practitioner or a consultant.

One of the benefits of studying at ARU Peterborough is the opportunity to build strong networks with local employers, and work on real-world business challenges.

You’ll find there’s an emphasis on developing important transferable skills. These include complex problem solving, communicating your theories and findings, and applying a range of techniques to the solution of business and management problems.

As a graduate, you will be ready to apply your knowledge and skills in the workplace.

Business and Management at ARU Peterborough
This is just one of the Business and Management degrees that we offer in Peterborough. You can also choose to study our three year degree in Business and Management.

Year 1:
Literacies in Higher Education
Contemporary Issues
Extended Project

Year 2:
Global Business Strategy
Managing Business Operations
Introduction to Financial Analysis and Management
Digital Marketing
Into ARU

Year 3:
HRM in Practice
Project Management
Entrepreneurial Practice
Performance Management
Ruskin Module

Year 4:
Strategic Management
The Changing Nature of Work
Undergraduate Major Project - Business
Sustainable Enterprise

All assessments are designed to allow you to demonstrate your learning, and to make sure you’re developing the abilities and skills you need to complete the course. We’ll assess your knowledge and understanding using a variety of assessment methods, including business plans, marketing evaluations and reflective reports.