Business & Management (with Foundation Year)

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Business and management studiesEvents management

UCAS Points

48 - 72 points

About this course

This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School. Fewer than 6% of Business Schools worldwide are accredited by the AACSB, and this accolade recognises our focus on excellence in all areas of learning, teaching, assessment, and the student experience.

Why study BA (Hons) Business & Management (with Foundation Year) at BU?

  • Flexibility to achieve your ambitions – start with a strong foundation in business and management in your first year, then tailor your learning (depending on what your interests are) with a specialist pathway*

  • Opportunities to study abroad in your second year at one of BU’s international partner institutions in Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Turkey or the United States

  • Study a diverse subject that provides a stepping stone to work in any industry, anywhere in the world

  • Complete an optional 30-week placement, giving you invaluable opportunities to gain industry experience and build a professional network

  • Study at a university with over 35 years of teaching experience in this area, excellent industry connections and an international reputation

  • Within fifteen months of graduating, 94% of students on our Business & Management courses are in employment or further study. (Source DiscoverUni 2023)

    *Depending on which options you select as you go through the course, you will eventually graduate with one of our specialist pathway awards. However, with the exception of the Economics and Finance pathways, you will not need to choose your specialism until the end of the second year. The pathways you can choose are as follows:

  • BA (Hons) Business & Management (Entrepreneurship)

  • BA (Hons) Business & Management (Global Operations)

  • BA (Hons) Business & Management (HRM)

  • BA (Hons) Business & Management (Marketing)

  • BA (Hons) Business & Management (Project Management)

  • BA (Hons) International Business & Management

    This is the foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you with a grounding in Business and Management, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 72 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Sandwich including foundation year

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    2434 Business and related research professionals
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    1139 Functional managers and directors
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale

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    UCAS Points

    104 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies, Events management

    Offered by

    Bournemouth University

    Poole

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