BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year

This Business Management degree with Foundation Year helps you develop the knowledge and practical skills needed for careers in business, management, and leadership. You’ll learn how organisations operate, use data to support decision-making, and build valuable skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship.

This Business Management degree is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for a successful career in business, leadership, and management. The programme begins with a Foundation Year, helping you build essential academic, communication, and digital skills while introducing key business concepts such as entrepreneurship and how organisations operate.

Throughout the course, you will explore important areas including management, finance, marketing, strategy, business analytics, project management, and organisational behaviour. You will develop practical skills through real-world projects, case studies, presentations, reports, and consultancy-style assignments, allowing you to apply business theory to workplace situations.

The course also focuses on data-driven decision-making, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving, helping you become a confident and adaptable professional. By graduation, you will be prepared for careers in management, consultancy, marketing, finance, operations, entrepreneurship, or further study.
Applicants Must be Aged 18+ and:

Have a Level 3 qualification equivalent to 80 UCAS tariff points only.

Have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above or equivalent.

Be assessed via an interview for listening, speaking, numeracy and writing (more details shown in ‘Next steps’ section).

Applicants Aged 21+:

We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.
Business Manager

Operations Manager

Business Development Executive

Project Coordinator

Marketing Executive

Human Resources Officer

Management Consultant

Sales Manager

Customer Relationship Manager

Supply Chain Coordinator

International Business Executive

Business Analyst

Entrepreneur or Business Owner

Operations Coordinator

Graduate Management Trainee

Modules

Year 0 (Foundation)

Academic Literacy for Global Business Management

Academic Research and Writing for Global Business Management

Introduction to Economics and Politics in a Global Context

Communication and Digital Literacy Skills

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Wellbeing in the Workplace

Year 1

Understanding the Economic Environment

Principles of Management

Data Skills for Business Decision Making

Marketing Fundamentals

Introduction to Business Accounting

International Business

Year 2

Information Systems and Business Intelligence

Organisational Behaviour in a Global Context

Entrepreneurial Small Business Venture

Digital Marketing and Social Media for a Global Market

Management Accounting

Research Methods

Year 3

International Strategic Management

Project Management

Applying Entrepreneurship in a Global Context

Contemporary Issues in Global Business Management

Dissertation

Please note: The modules listed are those currently offered and may be subject to change during our ongoing review processes.

Location

London (Greenford UB6 0HE, Stratford E15 2JA, Stratford E15 2SN, East India E14 2BE, Olympic Park E3 2SE)

Leeds (LS1 3DL, LS1 5RD, LS1 4AP)

Birmingham (B5 4EG, B5 5SE)

Manchester (M12 6JH)

Please note that the campuses and locations listed are subject to availability and may change at any time. For the latest information, please get in touch with us and we will be happy to assist.

FAQs

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Yes. We work with a range of recognised and respected higher education institutions, and the qualifications they offer are widely recognised both in the UK and internationally.
Our consultations are free and designed to help you find the right course for your goals. We'll discuss your interests, career ambitions, previous qualifications, and any relevant experience to recommend the most suitable study options for you.
Not necessarily. Many of our partner institutions offer flexible study options to suit different lifestyles. Depending on the course, you may be able to study during weekdays, evenings, weekends, online, or through a blend of in-person and independent learning. If you're working or have other commitments, our team can help you find a course that fits your schedule.

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