Course may be subject to change and programme is subject to validation.
This course is aimed for people aged 19 years or over.
This degree is to provide students with a coherent foundation and advanced expertise in business administration, fostering critical thinking, ethical awareness, specialised skills, leadership capabilities, practical application, and a commitment to continuous professional development, thereby preparing them for successful careers in diverse business environments. The Foundation Degree in Business Administration aims not only to impart knowledge and understanding of the key areas of business, the relationships between these, and their application in practice but also to nurture well-rounded professionals capable of thriving in a dynamic and demanding business landscape.
Entry Criteria
4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or maths or Functional Skills Level 2
Entry Criteria
Mature students (aged at least 21 by 31 December of the year of admission) or applicants with non-standard qualifications and/or experience and whose qualifications and/or experience is deemed to be appropriate to gain entry onto a named foundation degree may be admitted onto a foundation degree programme.
* Qualifications in non-business management-related areas at Level 3.
* No Level 3 qualifications but evidence of employer references that can support an application with any relevant working experience.
* A personal statement.
* A one-to-one interview.
* Maths and English skills will be assessed through the application process.
* Students are expected to be employed in a suitable business setting.
Additional Costs
What are the next steps?
You will be required to meet with the programme leader before being offered a place on the course.
Study Aims
Students studying this programme will:
* develop a critical understanding of organisations, cultures and structures, their management, and wider economic, environmental and social contexts.
* have an implicit understanding of responsible leadership.
* be provided with preparation for and development of a wide range of careers, including in business and management.
Times of Delivery
To be confirmed.
Any times indicated are based on current courses and may be subject to change in future years. Full timetables will be confirmed at the start of each course.
Teaching and Assessment
Students will be assessed through several different methods including reports, presentations and professional discussions.
