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BA (Hons)

Business & Management (Foundation Entry)

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Campus

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Duration

4 Years

Start

January 2023

Delivery

Campus Taught

On our Business & Management Foundation Entry course, you’ll gain the awareness and skills to succeed in the dynamic, ever-changing world of business.

Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an Honours programme. It’s entirely unique, and a great stepping stone to degree study.

We focus on practical learning and you’ll develop core business skills in key areas such as problem solving, decision making, team working and communications.

You’ll understand how organisations operate and the importance of effective management. By the end of the programme, you’ll be an independent learner with the skills, knowledge and experience to make informed decisions about your future career.

Why study with us

Business Management and Marketing courses are ranked 1st for student satisfaction in the North West - The Complete University Guide - subject ranking 2022.
Our course content is dynamic and it evolves as business issues change - you’ll gain the skills to succeed in a changing world.
You’ll put theory into practice with the options of taking a one-year paid placement, short-term internships, or some volunteering.

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What you'll do

We’re renowned for developing business graduates who are highly employable and have strong entrepreneurial skills.
You’ll have an opportunity to engage in some consultancy work, practicing your skills to succeed in the changing world of business.
You’ll be able to study abroad, taking some of your modules at our Cyprus Campus.

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Module Overview

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Academic expertise

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Future Careers

Business & Management Foundation Entry has an equal focus on business and management, so our graduates are highly employable in a wide range of business areas throughout industry, commerce, the public sector and other non-profit making organisations.

Fees and Funding

2022/23

First year£6000 for the first year

Full-time£9250 per year

International

First year£10000 for the first year

Full-time£14250 per year

2023/24

First year£6,500 for the first year

Full-time£9,250 per year

International

First year£11,000 for the first year

Full-time£14,900 per year

Scholarships and Bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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We follow a variety of teaching and learning methods including: lectures, seminars, practical workshops, group activities, personal research and case studies. Personal study and independent research also form an integral part of the course. Some modules are part web-based with links to organisations such as professional bodies. You’ll also have the opportunity develop your skills in IT, web searching, social media, advanced excel and specialist Microsoft packages.

Assessment includes essays; reports; oral presentations; group assessments; investigating companies and tackling briefs from industry. In your final year you’ll have the opportunity to undertake an independent dissertation or company project. Exams account for no more than 50 per cent of the final mark (with exception of the accounting modules).

On average, you’ll attend between 12 and 14 hours of formal study per week. In the later years, attendance will vary depending on which options are chosen but typically between 10-12 hours per week. During the optional placement you’ll follow the normal work pattern of your chosen company.

We’ve an established business network between local and national businesses.

You’ll benefit from guest speaker events, organised in conjunction with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CiM).

The companies we work with offer internships, placements, live projects and mentors – all of which will provide you with excellent practical experience.

The School offers a number of options for you to gain an additional professional body qualification.

The Business School's state-of-the-art Greenbank and Brook Buildings are in the middle of the Preston Campus. Learn and socialise here, with cybercafé and easy access PC workstation rooms.

The Business part of the degree provides concepts and techniques that are relevant to a wide range of business problems and situations. You’ll cover an overview of various contextual elements of Business Law, Economics and Finance and Human Resource Management.

In your final year the focus is on exploring contemporary issues in business management, globalisation and strategy.

The Management part of the degree provides an opportunity to learn about the range of ideas, models and theories that underpin contemporary management. First, you’ll learn management theory. Then you’ll concentrate on managing change and research skills and explore strategic management.

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This course is based in the Lancashire School of Business and Enterprise located in the Faculty of Business and Justice

For information on possible changes to course information, see our Essential and Important Course Information

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Business & Management (Foundation Entry)

Why study with us

What you'll do

Module Overview

View the course facilities

Academic expertise

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Future Careers

Fees and Funding

Course Specific Optional Costs

Course Specific Optional Costs

Scholarships and Bursaries

Learning and assessment

Industry links

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