Business Management with Foundation Year

This degree course with a foundation year incorporates an extra year of study at the start of your course, so that you can progress with confidence. It will develop the skills you need for your later studies. It is particularly suitable if:

• You don’t have the grades for immediate entry onto a three-year course

• You have non-traditional qualifications or experience

• You’re starting university after some time away from education

• You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study

During the programme you will have numerous opportunities to attend networking events and broaden your horizons through a range of external trips and activities.

You can also develop your own business and receive support through Ignite, our Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Programme.

On successful completion of the degree you may also obtain a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Diploma (Level 5) in Management and Leadership. This is a qualification developed in consultation with employers, proven to improve employability upon graduation. Also, membership to CMI is free for three months after graduation.

Work placement

In year two of the degree programme, you have the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge learnt during an Industry Placement. This allows you to build your expertise by gaining experiences with prestigious companies in the UK or abroad, whilst growing your range of sector contacts.

The Integrated Foundation Year is suitable for applicants who have taken level 3 qualifications (A levels, BTEC etc.) in the UK. Overseas students who have not studied in the UK and completed their secondary education in their country, should look at taking an International Foundation Programme in order to meet the entry criteria for the degree programmes offered by the RAU.

Please note that a foundation year is not the same as a foundation degree (FdSc). A foundation year will usually lead onto a three-year degree course, whereas a foundation degree is a standalone qualification generally studied for two years.

https://www.rau.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/courses/bsc-hons-business-management-foundation-year

Modules are assessed through a blend of examinations and coursework, including real-life case studies, presentations and reports.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Chartered Management Institute