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Sustainable Business
- FdA
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Burton and South Derbyshire College
Course summary
Through focusing on business and sustainability, this award will teach you the practical skills needed to become a responsible and successful business leader within the industry. The course prepares students to enter a range of employment roles related to the wider area of business, covering a balance of practical skills and academic elements throughout. Students completing the foundation degree will be able to progress on to level 6 BA Top up course.
Sustainable business - It’s much more than just looking after the environment; it’s about making sure that your business model and operations are resilient enough to thrive in the long-term. It’s about taking responsibility for all of your business’ impacts and doing your best to mitigate the negative ones. Being a sustainable business can also improve your reputation and marketing, as well as increase sales, profit, productivity and staff retention. Consumers are becoming increasingly influenced by the impact of their purchasing power on society, their health and the planet. They are more likely to buy from a company that aligns with their personal values and is able to help build the kind of world they want to live in.
Business and industry are ever-changing and staying ahead of the game is critical to success. You will explore the importance of innovation in addressing climate change and other societal challenges and how the rise of digital technologies will change the future of work practices and various business sectors.
To be sustainable, you must challenge the current perceptions of business. You will explore ways in which businesses and organisations can work together in responding to consumer preferences for ethically produced goods and services, changes in global supply chains and the growing use of digital technologies in everyday life.
Modules
Level 4
The Future of Work, Global Challenges and Opportunities, Data and Decision Making, Risk and Reward, Balance of Power, Social Enterprise
Level 5
The Business of Doing Good, Governance and Climate Change, Business Creativity and Innovation, Sustainable Business Development, Enterprise in Practice, Social Media Strategy
Assessment method
Assessments drive you towards becoming a professional manager – from reports, essays, pitches and exams to more research informed and critical analyses at the end of your studies.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Burton and South Derbyshire College
Study options
- FdA • Full-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N260
- Institution code:
- S72
- Campus name:
- Burton and South Derbyshire College
- Campus Code:
- G
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Staffordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N260
- Institution code:
- S72
- Campus name:
- Burton and South Derbyshire College
- Campus Code:
- G
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £17085 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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