Business Management

OVERVIEW
In the immensely competitive business environment, corporations are constantly seeking recruits with the knowledge and skills to solve complex problems and help achieve strategic success. Our Business Management foundation degree will equip you with all the essentials to put you in prime position for meeting this industry demand, paving your way to an accomplished career in business.

This course has been developed in close partnership with industry experts and professional bodies including the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Business Graduates Association (BGA), ensuring your learning is up-to-date and optimised for employment in the sector. You will be armed with core business management skills and an understanding of the international business environment, as well as a sound grounding in digital marketing, change and transformation, business analytics, finance and supply chain.

As part of our business course, you will learn through a combination of real-world simulations and workshops, supported by cutting-edge practical training facilities including our Financial Trading Suite. You’ll also have the chance to gain extensive industry experience on a paid 48-week placement, while you will gain an additional CMI qualification on completion of the course (subject to payment of an additional fee). What’s more, if you have entrepreneurial ambitions, we offer a wealth of support for student start-ups to get you up and running.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

• Industry approved – Complete our CMI-accredited business management course and get a Level 5 award in Leadership, with membership of the CMI and BGA throughout your foundation degree and access to a wealth of additional learning resources

• Work placement – Boost your work-ready skills and industry experience on an optional 48-week paid placement, with no tuition fees during your placement year

• Practical application – Develop a variety of practical skills working and studying in our Financial Trading Suite and Digital Creative Studio on campus

• Enrichment – Learn from experts through real-world simulations, workshops and guest lectures

FACILITIES
Our business courses offer students opportunities to develop practical skills in our cutting-edge Financial Trading Suite. One of the largest among all UK universities and the first in the country to be powered by Infront Professional Terminal, the suite features 21 workstations, large wall screens and a scrolling ticker providing real-time global market information.

You will also have the chance to develop new skills in our Digital Creative Studio, featuring state-of-the-art video and audio production facilities including a video production studio with 4K cameras and green screen technology, audio podcasting, vision mixing and editing facilities, as well as high-spec computers with Adobe Creative Cloud software and graphics tablets.

If you want to set up your own business, our Enterprise Hive provides a wide range of start-up support, including incubation space, tailored mentoring from industry experts and networking opportunities.

ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS
This course is dual-accredited by the Chartered Management Institute.

Our course has been developed in close partnership with the Business Graduates Association, offering you student membership and access to a range of learning resources.

PLACEMENTS
Our course offers you the option of a 48-week paid work placement, during which you will not incur any tuition fees.

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:

• Business owner

• Business manager

• Management consultant

• Sales executive

• Business graduate

• Graduate assistant

Upon completion of the foundation degree, you can also progress onto the final year of our full BA (Hons) degree.

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Course Modules

YEAR 1

• The People Perspective
• Business Agility in Context
• Essentials of Marketing
• Finance for Managers
• Business Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Developing Your Personal Brand

YEAR 2

• Digital Marketing and Campaign Planning
• Value-Based Leadership
• Big Data for Business Insights
• Accounting and Finance for Managers
• Developing Collaborative Relationships

Plus one option from:

• Brand and Media Management
• E-Commerce and Customer Experience Design
• Social Enterprise
• Creative Communications
• Sales Management

YEAR 3

Work Placement (Optional)