Course Overview
FSB offers an innovative foundation year to complement the undergraduate degrees. Our foundation year is the first year of a four-year degree. Completion of the foundation year leads to the first year of the 3-year degree in business management. Awarding body: Birmingham Newman 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.
Course Structure
Foundation Year
Education and Society
Degree Tutor Group 1
Being Human in a Digital World Degree
Tutor Group 2
Year 1 - Level 4
Introduction to Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
Introduction to Accounting and Finance
Principles of Marketing
Introduction to Management
Personal Development for Business
Managers & Entrepreneurs
Year 2 - Level 5
Managing Business Projects
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Digital Marketing
Sustainable and Responsible Business
Organisational and Team Management
Year 3 - Level 6
Issues in Business and Entrepreneurship, Pioneering Change
Relationship Marketing
Sustainable Consulting Practice for Modern Business
Strategy and Leadership through Entrepreneurial Perspectives
Learning Outcomes
Understand organizational behavior and human resource management principles
Apply accounting and finance concepts in business contexts
Develop marketing strategies and digital marketing skills
Manage business projects and operations effectively
Apply entrepreneurship and innovation principles
Understand sustainable and responsible business practices
Develop leadership and strategic management capabilities
Analyze contemporary issues in business and entrepreneurship
Apply relationship marketing and consulting practices
Demonstrate professional development and entrepreneurial thinking
Course Benefits
Innovative foundation year provides essential business and academic skills
Awarded by Birmingham Newman University
Comprehensive business management curriculum from foundation to advanced levels
Wide range of assessment methods including practical projects and presentations
Development of transferable skills: leadership, entrepreneurship, digital marketing
Focus on sustainable and responsible business practices
Multiple campus locations: Croydon, Leicester, Digbeth, Sheffield
Strong emphasis on practical application and real-world business scenarios
Formative assessments to support learning and identify development needs
Preparation for diverse careers in business management and entrepreneurship
Career Opportunities
Business Manager
Operations Manager
Marketing Manager
HR Manager
Project Manager
Entrepreneur
Business Consultant
Management Consultant
Business Development Manager
Organizational Development Specialist
Strategy Consultant
Business Analyst
Team Leader
Department 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)
- SAPE assessment (Screening for Accreditation of Prior Experience)
- Interview required - to assess suitability for the course
Tuition and Fees
Deposit
Contact institution - Contact FSB for deposit information
Scholarships
Scholarships are available
Scholarships can cover up to Contact institution of the tuition fees.
Accreditation
Birmingham Newman University