Business Management and Accounting with Integrated Foundation Year

This integrated programme is designed to prepare and support you for a career in business, management and accounting across a wide range of sectors. From the moment you enrol, you will begin developing the knowledge, skills and commercial awareness needed to succeed in a dynamic organisational environment.

In the first year, you will build a strong foundation for studying at university level. You will develop key academic and professional skills such as communication, numeracy, critical thinking and independent learning, while exploring contemporary issues affecting organisations and the global economy. Through project work and practical activities, you will develop your skills in research, analysis and problem-solving.

As you progress, you will explore key areas of business including marketing, finance, economics and operations, alongside developing knowledge of accounting and financial management. You will gain an understanding of how financial information supports organisational decision-making and performance.

The programme prepares you for a wide range of careers in business and finance, with opportunities to tailor your studies to your interests.

We are proud to be in an elite group of business schools to hold the triple accreditations of Equis, AMBA and AACSB, often referred to as the "Triple Crown".

A number of professional accountancy bodies give exemptions for examinations taken at different stages of their professional qualification, including ICAEW, ACCA, AIA and CIMA, and CPA Australia. Depending on specific accounting modules taken, this programme may entitle students to be eligible for exemptions.

In the first year of the programme, you will build a strong foundation for studying business, management and accounting at university level. You will develop key academic and professional skills such as communication, numeracy, critical thinking and independent learning, while being introduced to how organisations operate and how financial information is used. Through project work and practical activities, you will begin to analyse business situations, interpret data and develop your problem-solving skills. The programme uses a range of teaching methods to support your learning and development. Teaching typically takes place through lectures, seminars and workshops, where you will explore business and accounting concepts and apply them to real-world examples, including case studies and current industry issues. You will be supported to develop your academic skills and confidence in working with quantitative and financial information. As you progress, you will explore business and management in greater depth, alongside accounting and financial management topics. You will develop your ability to evaluate information, interpret financial data, make informed decisions and respond to real-world organisational challenges. Assessment varies by module and may include coursework, reports, financial analysis tasks, presentations, group work and examinations. You will receive feedback to support your development, with assessments becoming more independent and applied as you progress.