Business Management (with Integrated Foundation Year)

A Brighton Business Management degree prepares you for numerous rewarding career paths, including roles in management, consultancy, marketing, project leadership and entrepreneurship.

Business Management at Brighton is taught by our School of Business and Law which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (ASCSB) – a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.

Our foundation courses are integrated with an honours degree, so you’ll spend a year developing the knowledge and skills needed before you start your degree with us. Successful completion of the foundation means that you can continue with the Business Management BSc(Hons) or choose one of our other business or marketing degrees.

Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Brighton Business Management graduates go on to work as market and planning analysts, business development specialists, marketing managers and other roles in areas such as finance, entertainment and healthcare.

Top reasons to choose this course

• During your foundation year you’ll gain a solid grounding in business alongside numeracy, data handling, life skills and citizenship

• Choose from a wide range of business degree options after successfully completing the foundation year including business management with events, economics, marketing or law.

• Learn with our experienced academic team and guest speakers who bring real-world business knowledge into the classroom.

• You will be working on live client briefs and practical projects throughout your course, giving you experience that mirrors the way businesses operate.

• Once you move onto your chosen degree, you can boost your CV with an optional paid placement year to apply your learning in a real-world setting. Our students have completed placements at companies including American Express, BMW, Disney, Electronic Arts, IBM and Microsoft.

Why Brighton is a great place to study Business Management
Studying business management at Brighton means you’ll be based in a city with a thriving business community – from innovative start-ups and creative agencies to established firms across a range of sectors. Through guest lectures, placements and networking opportunities, you’ll gain valuable industry insights and connections to support your future career.

Named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for finance and technology.

Course Modules

Foundation Year
You will complete four modules in your foundation year. You will explore contemporary debates in business and law and develop a strong understanding of their principles. You’ll also gain the transferable skills that are essential for study at degree level and examine the relationship between theory and practice and how this relates to debates and issues in business.

Core modules
Applied Numeracy and Data Handling Skills
Introduction to Wellbeing and Study Success
Academic Knowledge for Law and Business
Developing Practical Professional Knowledge