Bachelor's
Business & Management
On-Campus

BA (Hons) Business and Management with Foundation Year

Offered by Fairfield School of Business (FSB)

England
4 years
English
Intakes: January, September

Course Overview

Unlock the door to a world of opportunities with our business and management degree. Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment that will sharpen your strategic thinking, enhance your leadership skills, and prepare you for success in the business landscape. Awarding body: Bath Spa University Course duration: 4 years Course type: Full-time The programme uses a wide range of assessment methods. Formative assessments will be used to monitor your progress on the course and enable your tutors to identify any support needs you may have prior to undertaking your summative assessments. The assessment portfolio includes case study analysis, formal examinations, individual and group business reports, oral and poster presentations, multiple choice questions, individual research projects and so on. Clear assessment criteria enable you to evaluate your progress and identify areas for further improvement and development. The curriculum emphasizes creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, with a strong focus on design thinking and sustainable business practices throughout the program.

Course Structure

Foundation Year

Digital Essentials

20 credits

Academic and Career Foundation

20 credits

Introduction to Business and Management

20 credits

Introduction to Analytics

20 credits

Year 1 - Level 4

The Business Environment

20 credits

Professional Practice

20 credits

Organisational Behaviour and Management

20 credits

Economics and Globalisation

20 credits

Managing Data

20 credits

Design Thinking for Enterprise

20 credits

Year 2 - Level 5

Creativity for Business

20 credits

Innovation Management

20 credits

The Marketing Business

20 credits

Human Resource Management

20 credits

International Business

20 credits

Entrepreneurship

20 credits

Year 3 - Level 6

Business and Management Project

20 credits

Strategic Human Resource Management

20 credits

Enterprise: Creating Your Business

20 credits

Organisational Strategy

20 credits

Managing Sustainability

20 credits

Learning Outcomes

Understand the business environment and economic globalization

Apply organizational behavior and management principles

Develop professional practice and data management skills

Apply design thinking and innovation in business contexts

Understand creativity and entrepreneurship in business

Manage human resources and international business operations

Develop strategic management and enterprise creation skills

Apply sustainable business practices and strategic thinking

Conduct business research and project management

Demonstrate leadership and management competencies in business

Course Benefits

Foundation Year provides essential business and digital skills

Awarded by Bath Spa University - expertise in creative industries and entrepreneurship

Focus on creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship throughout

Strong emphasis on practical business skills and professional practice

Integration of digital essentials and analytics in foundation year

Design thinking approach to business problem-solving

Development of strategic management and leadership skills

Wide range of assessment methods including projects and presentations

Formative assessments to support learning and identify development needs

Preparation for diverse careers in business management and entrepreneurship

Career Opportunities

Business Manager

Operations Manager

HR Manager

Marketing Manager

Project Manager

Entrepreneur

Management Consultant

Business Development Manager

Organizational Development Specialist

Strategy Consultant

Business Analyst

Team Leader

Department Manager

Innovation Manager

Progression Routes

  • Master's in Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master's in Business Management
  • Master's in Entrepreneurship
  • Professional qualifications: CIM, CMI, or ILM certifications
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • Application based on previous qualifications: Minimum of 90 credits from a Level 3 qualification such as A Levels or BTECs
  • Mature learners (aged 21+): Assessment based entry considering prior experiences (work, voluntary, life, and other experiences) relevant to the course

Additional Requirements

  • Personal statement (500 words)
  • English language test (minimum 60% score, equivalent to IELTS 5.5)
  • Maths test (minimum 50% score)
  • APEL essay (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning)
  • Interview required - to assess suitability for business and management

Tuition and Fees

Current Pricing (until July 2025)
Annual Tuition:£9,535 per year

Deposit

Contact institution - Contact FSB for deposit information

Scholarships

Scholarships are available

Scholarships can cover up to Contact institution of the tuition fees.

Accreditation

Bath Spa University

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Tuition Fee£9,535 per year
Study ModeOn-Campus
Next IntakeJanuary, September
Duration4 years
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