BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year

This Entrepreneurship and Business course helps you develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to create, manage, and grow successful businesses. You’ll explore entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, and leadership while building valuable skills in innovation, problem-solving, decision-making, and business planning.

This Entrepreneurship and Business programme is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in the modern business world. Throughout the course, you will explore key areas including entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, business strategy, leadership, innovation, and the global business environment.

You will learn how to identify business opportunities, create value, and understand how entrepreneurial organisations operate in a competitive marketplace. The programme combines academic learning with practical application, allowing you to develop business plans, solve real-world challenges, and present ideas to different audiences.

You will build valuable skills in project management, research, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making while exploring topics such as digital marketing, venture finance, and social entrepreneurship.

By the time you graduate, you will have the knowledge and practical experience needed to pursue careers in business, develop your own venture, or continue to postgraduate study.
Applicants Must be Aged 18+ and:

Have a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to either 60 credits or 80 UCAS tariff points).

Have the following English qualification: GCSE grade 4/C or CEFR B1. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.

Applicants Aged 21+:

Standard Entry Requirements (Under 21 years old)

80 UCAS tariff points (or above) or 60 Credit Ofqual qualification at level 3.

The admission team assesses all applicants via interview for listening and speaking, and for writing via a personal reflection statement.

Non-Standard Entry Requirements (21 years old and above)

If applicants do not meet the standard entry requirements, we will also consider those with life/work skills that would make them suitable for undergraduate study with the Foundation programme.

The admission team must assess all applicants via interview for listening and speaking, and for writing via a personal reflection statement.
Entrepreneur or Business Owner

Business Development Executive

Start-up Founder

Innovation Manager

Project Manager

Business Consultant

Marketing Manager

Product Development Executive

International Business Executive

Operations Manager

Enterprise Development Officer

Sales Manager

Business Analyst

Venture Support Associate

Graduate Management Trainee

Modules

Year 0 (Foundation Year)

Academic Writing and Research Skills

Business Environment

Entrepreneurial People and Processes

Fundamentals of Finance

Introduction to Business

IT Essentials

Year 1

Entrepreneurial Organisations

Entrepreneurial Recognition, Ideas and Opportunities

Introduction to Marketing

Introduction to Strategic Management

Managerial Finance

Project Management

Year 2

Business Ideas and Opportunities Generation

Business Planning and Pitching

Digital Marketing and Social Media in Business

Financing a Business Venture and Legal Aspects

Intrapreneurial Development

Social Entrepreneurship

Year 3

Research Methods

Global Strategies

Applied Research Methods

Entrepreneurship Project

Please note: The modules listed are those currently offered and may change through our ongoing review processes. However, the core learning outcomes and themes will remain similar.

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

No. All of our services are completely free. From your initial consultatioin through to application support and admission, we’ll guide you every step of the way at no cost.
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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