Business Administration with foundation year

Foundation Year
Explore how logistics and supply chain theory is applied to real business contexts, with a focus on global operations, challenges and interconnectivity.

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from the Coventry University campus.

Degree
This course examines key areas of business management and organisation, giving you the opportunity to learn about global issues concerning trade, logistics and supply chain management.

• Study modules on strategy, logistics management and digital change within organisations, as well as foundational business subjects, including marketing, business analytics and human resources.

• Focus on responsible management and sustainability throughout the programme.

• Teaching methods include real-world case studies and industry-informed content to help keep modules relevant and aligned with current business practice.

Why you should study this course
This course offers you the opportunity to:

• become proficient in the key components of business administration, management, and organisation within a global context

• explore and enhance your understanding of the core areas of business administration, including accounting, people management, data analytics, marketing, project management and strategic planning

• study supply chain management in a global context to gain relevant knowledge and skills and enhance your employability

• learn from experienced professionals about current business technologies and practices

• explore a range of relevant and contemporary business concepts and technologies, such as disruptive technologies, data analytics, ideation and entrepreneurship.

Please see the Coventry University website for further details.

Course Modules

Foundation Year
The foundation year offers an introduction to your chosen subject and supports you to develop the skills required for degree-level study.

Business Communications
Management Skills
Marketing for Business
Global Business

Year One
This course has a common first year which enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.

If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).

Common first year courses
Business Management BA (Hons)
International Business Management BSc (Hons)
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship BA (Hons)
Advertising and Digital Marketing BA (Hons)
Business and Human Resource Management BA (Hons)
Business and Marketing BA (Hons)
Event Management BA (Hons)
Marketing BA (Hons)
Sport Management BA (Hons)

Year One Modules
People and Organisations - 30 Credits
Marketing, Digital and Social Media - 30 Credits
Analytics for Decision Making - 30 Credits
Responsible Management, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship - 30 Credits

Year Two Modules
Research and Insight - 30 Credits
Data Driven Resource Management - 30 Credits
Global Operations and Supply Chain - 30 Credits
Exploring Strategy - 30 Credits

Placement Year
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.

Whilst we would like to give you all the information about our placement/study abroad offering here, it is often tailored for each course every year and depends on the length of placement or study abroad opportunities that are secured. Therefore, the placement and study abroad arrangements vary per course and per student.

Final Year
Design Thinking and Project Management - 30 Credits
Applied Project - 30 Credits
Digital Transformation - 30 Credits
Global Logistics Management - 30 Credits

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website