Course Overview
Our BA Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year course is designed to infuse you with the essential elements to maximise your entrepreneurial potential. If you are looking for a platform to develop your technical understanding of business, with a vocational structure that continually improves and develops your entrepreneurial mindset — this course is designed for you. Our BA Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year course provides a different pathway towards achieving your academic and professional aspirations — particularly if you need a course that can be structured around your work and family commitments. The Foundation Year of this course helps you build the necessary skills and basic understanding needed to be successful during the following three years. The following years gradually increase the intensity of your learning — building your understanding of entrepreneurship and new venture management while also providing unique learning pathways to explore during the final year. Our BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year prepares you to realise the potential of your own business ideas — from the awareness to spot lucrative opportunities to the skills needed to make them a reality. This course has an engaging structure that also takes you through dynamic organisations and how they generate employment opportunities, economic growth and social transformation. The balance of foundation, intermediate and advanced learning makes this course a worthwhile investment, with targeted career development to ensure that you are prepared to start your future career with confidence.
Course Structure
Year 0 - Foundation Year
IT Essentials
Academic Research and Writing Skills
Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial People and Processes
Business Environment
Fundamentals of Finance
Year 1 - Level 4
Entrepreneurial Recognition, Ideas and Opportunities
Managerial Finance
Introduction to Marketing
Introduction to Business Strategy
Entrepreneurial Organisations
Project Management
Year 2 - Level 5
Business Ideas and Opportunities Generation
Digital Marketing and Social Media in Business
Financing a Business Venture and Legal Aspects
Social Entrepreneurship
Business Planning and Pitching
Entrepreneurial Development
Year 3 - Level 6
Market Research
Global Strategies
Project
Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship
Specialized Pathways (Choose One)
Contemporary Issues in Events and Hospitality
BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship (Events and Hospitality) pathway
Contemporary Issues in IT and Communications
BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship (Information Technology and Communications) pathway
Contemporary Issues in Professional Business Services
BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship (Professional Business Services) pathway
Contemporary Issues in Construction and Supply Chain
BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship (Construction and Supply Chain) pathway
Contemporary Issues in Retail
BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship (Retail) pathway
Learning Outcomes
Develop entrepreneurial recognition and opportunity identification skills
Apply business planning and pitching techniques effectively
Understand financing, legal aspects, and venture management
Develop digital marketing and social media strategies for business
Apply global business strategies and market research methods
Create and manage entrepreneurial projects and ventures
Analyze contemporary issues in specific business sectors
Demonstrate social entrepreneurship and sustainable business practices
Develop leadership and management skills for entrepreneurial ventures
Apply strategic thinking and innovation in business contexts
Course Benefits
Foundation Year provides essential skills for entrepreneurial success
Practical focus on real-world business scenarios and venture creation
Gradual learning progression from basics to advanced entrepreneurial concepts
Specialized pathways in final year for focused career development
Emphasis on business planning, pitching, and venture financing
Development of digital marketing and social media skills
Global perspective on business and entrepreneurship
Support for social entrepreneurship and sustainable business models
Personalized academic, career, and welfare support
Preparation for diverse entrepreneurial careers and business ventures
Career Opportunities
Entrepreneur/Startup Founder
Business Development Manager
Project Manager
Marketing Manager
Business Consultant
Events and Hospitality Entrepreneur
IT Business Entrepreneur
Professional Services Entrepreneur
Construction Business Entrepreneur
Retail Entrepreneur
Social Entrepreneur
Business Analyst
Innovation Manager
Venture Capital Analyst
Progression Routes
- Master's in Business Administration (MBA)
- Master's in Entrepreneurship
- Master's in Innovation Management
- Professional certifications: Prince2, Agile, Lean Startup
- Postgraduate Diploma in Business Entrepreneurship
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
- No prior business experience required
- Foundation Year designed for diverse entry backgrounds
- Interest in entrepreneurship and business development
- Motivation to develop entrepreneurial mindset and business skills
Additional Requirements
- Interview required - to assess motivation and suitability for entrepreneurship
- OPT Test B1 (English language proficiency test)
- 350-word essay on 'Why I want to study entrepreneurship' or 'My business ideas and aspirations'
Tuition and Fees
Deposit
20% - 20% of tuition fee required upon acceptance to secure your place
Scholarships
Scholarships are available
Scholarships can cover up to 30% of the tuition fees.
Accreditation
Ofqual-regulated Bachelor's Degree