Business Management with Foundation Year

Develop key management skills, covering people, projects and resources, while exploring economics, marketing, sustainability, ethics and globalisation. Option for a placement year to apply theory in practice.

Hands-on entrepreneurial support
The Cube, an on-campus resource dedicated to nurturing student and graduate talent will provide you with comprehensive support at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey.

Make a positive impact in the community
We offer you opportunities to work with local businesses and social enterprises through live consultancy projects. This hands-on approach enhances your practical skills while fostering social responsibility and community impact.

Build strong industry connections
From collaborating on live briefs with consultancy professionals to networking at conferences, you'll build valuable relationships with industry leaders, providing the connections and opportunities essential for launching your career.

This course is for you if...

• you want to get stuck into real business tasks from day one

• you appreciate building relationships that enable you to thrive

• you enjoy the flexibility to follow your interests

• you get a buzz from solving problems.

Plymouth is a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance, a collaboration between the Ministry of Defence, the UK Armed Forces and the higher education sector, helping equip you with specialist, in-demand skills.

Course Modules

Foundation year
Begin to develop your research skills, knowledge and understanding. Undertake independent research into an area of study that interests you. Successful completion of the foundation year ensures progression to year 1.

Year 1
Gain a solid understanding of management in a business and enterprise context. Learn about the ethical and sustainability issues of businesses from a global perspective, while developing your understanding of leadership, marketing and the digital economy. Throughout your degree you have the opportunity to work on live case studies and with businesses to develop your learning and apply theory to practice.

Year 2
Develop employability skills further by focusing on the practical techniques for managing people, operations, resources and projects. Work with students from across the faculty on the challenge module, which focuses on global issues.

Optional placement year
Put theory into practice with an optional placement year. Supported by a dedicated team, you undertake a paid position within a public or private sector organisation relevant to your interests.

Final year
Study the topics you are interested in and graduate with a specialist qualification. Some of our specialism modules include: human resource management, global enterprise, creating social change, and strategic marketing. Tailor your degree by completing a research project in an area of your choice, and undertake a live consultancy project or reflect on your industry experience.

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly

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

• Personnel and Development, Chartered Institute of
• Business Graduates Association