BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year

Course overview

Our business management degree is delivered in the heart of major financial hubs, providing you with a great platform for a successful career in leadership. The first year is a Foundation Year programme that will introduce you to fundamental topics impacting today’s modern business landscape.

The rest of the course will focus on core global business and management topics including marketing, organisational behaviour, international business law and strategy. During your final year, you can choose to undertake a dissertation, a consulting project, or an internship.

Committing to study at degree level will give you transferrable skills that can be applied in any career context. Leadership, business operations, strategy and entrepreneurship are all essential to keep our global economies thriving.

As you develop and plan your career goals, we help you align your industry specialisms, giving you the critical knowledge essential for your professional career progress.

How do finances and economics affect management decisions?
What role do marketing and communications have in business growth?
Which core business functions are essential for effective management?

Studying our programme will develop both the core and specialist skills that are in high demand by UK and global employers, giving you a competitive edge as you progress your career in leadership.

Course fee

Campus Fee	Fee
fee per year	£9250

Entry requirements

Standard entry requirements (applicants under 21 years)

80 UCAS tariff points or equivalent qualifications (e.g. 60 Credit Ofqual qualification at level 3). 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualifications. Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants aged 21+

If applicants aged 21+ do not meet the standard entry requirements, we take into consideration life/work skills which would make them suitable for undergraduate study with our Foundation programme.

All applicants

All applicants must be assessed by the GBS Admissions team via an interview for listening and speaking skills and for writing via a statement of personal reflection.

Process required:

1.Application form

2. Supervised Personal Reflection Statement

3. Personal interview

Assessment

This GBS course will provide you with opportunities to test your knowledge and understanding informally through ‘formative’ assessments. Formative assessments will be completed before your formal ‘summative ’ assessment, which will determine your final marks.

Each module normally contains at least one piece of formative assessment from which you will receive feedback from your course team. Formative assessments are purely for developmental purposes and do not count towards your final module mark. They are designed to help you to gain more knowledge and confidence in the module material and approaches to formal assessment. Students who do not engage with informal assessments often struggle with Foundation Year progression, as well as with the academic levels above.

The formal summative assessment usually occurs towards the end of each module. Assessment methods may include written examinations and a range of coursework, including reports, portfolios, essays and presentations. The marks awarded for summative assessments count towards your final module mark. Assessment methods at GBS are reviewed annually and may be updated in consultation with students, for example in response to student or External Examiner feedback. An External Examiner is an independent academic expert from another higher education provider; , and they are appointed by the University of Suffolk to provide external assurance regarding the academic standards of your course.

Fees and refunding

Funding your study

All students can access student finance through the University of Suffolk. 

Tuition Fee Loans

A Tuition Fee Loan covers the cost of your tuition fees. This is paid directly to your awarding institution (in this case the University of Suffolk). Loan repayments only start once you have finished your course and are earning £26,575 a year or more. Both full- and part-time learners can apply.

Maintenance Loans

If you are eligible, you can also apply for a Maintenance Loan to cover living expenses. This loan is paid directly into your bank account at the start of term. Maintenance Loans has are repaid after you finish your course and your earnings are above £26,575 per year. For more information, please visit www.gov.uk/studentfinance

Maintenance Grants

You can also apply for a Maintenance Grant to help with living costs. Maintenance Grants are paid directly into your bank account at the start of term. You don’t have to pay them back, but any funds you get will reduce the size of the Maintenance Loan you could receive, should you also wish to apply for one.

New students must prove they have been living in the UK for five years before their course start date in order to get living cost support from Student Finance England.

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Foundation Year

– Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
– Project (20 Credits)
– Academic Research and Writing (20 Credits)
– Business Communication (20 Credits)
– Preparing for a Professional Career (20 Credits)
– Introduction to Marketing (20 Credits)

Year 1

– Business Context and its Management (20 Credits)
– Business Environment (20 Credits)
– Managing People (20 Credits)
– Marketing & Communications in a Digital World (20 Credits)
– Business Finance and Economics (20 Credits)
– Global Business Aspects (20 Credits)

Year 2

– Research Methods (20 Credits)
– Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
– Organisation Behaviour (20 Credits)
– Project Management (20 Credits)
– Business Plan and Analysis (20 Credits)
– International Business Law (20 Credits)

Year 3

– Global Leadership and Organisational Behaviour (20 Credits)
– Building a Sustainable Business (20 Credits)
– Innovation Management (20 Credits)
– Global Strategy (20 Credits)

Then choose one of:

– Dissertation (40 Credits)
– Consulting Project (40 Credits)
– Internship (40 Credits)

BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year

Is the BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year course for me?

Our Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year is ideally for those who already have professional business or management experience — or seeking to develop a better understanding of effective management on a global scale. Whether you’re already in management, running a promising business or looking for a new challenge, this course is will be suited to your aspiration.

What will I get from the BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year course?

The foundational year of the course centres around building an understanding of today’s key topics within business and management. What you learn and develop during this Foundation Year course will be essential for your progress moving forward. The next three years progressively build up your theoretical and practical understanding in areas including marketing, organisational behaviour, international business law and strategy.

What careers can I aim for after gaining a BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year course?

After completing Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year course, you will possess core and specialist skills that will be invaluable in your future career. The career paths available to you include Marketing Management, Business Management, Business Development or potentially starting your own business.

Is the BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year course near me?

The Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year can be taken at our campuses in London, Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds — providing a great selection of locations across the UK. Although the experience inside the classroom will be very similar, there’s a big difference in the cultural feel of each campus region. No matter what lifestyle you prefer, there will be a campus that suits your preferences.

Does the BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year course fit my schedule?

Being able to find the right course on the right schedule isn’t easy, but we are always assessing how we can make our courses more accessible to students of all lifestyles and backgrounds. The Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year course is available on weekdays, evenings and weekends — providing the flexibility you need for a balanced lifestyle inside and out of the classroom.

Do I have what I need to be able to join the BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year course?

Standard entry requirements (applicants under 21 years)

80 UCAS tariff points or equivalent qualifications (e.g.60 Credit Ofqual qualification at level 3). 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualifications. Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants aged 21+

If applicants aged 21+ do not meet the standard entry requirements, we take into consideration life/work skills which would make them suitable for undergraduate study with our Foundation course.

All applicants

All applicants must be assessed by the GBS Admissions team via an interview for listening and speaking skills and for writing via a statement of personal reflection.

Process required:

Application form
Supervised Personal Reflection Statement
Personal interview

What will I learn during the BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year course?

Your first year will be a Foundation Year course, designed to provide you with a strong fundamental understanding of business and management before moving on to your degree studies. Year 1 of your Bachelor’s studies will expose you to several key areas including the Business Environment, Managing People, Marketing & Communications in a Digital World, Global Business Aspects, Business Finance and Economics.

Year 2 will build on the previous year of studies with a more intense curriculum and more emphasis on your ability to learn and think critically. You will learn about effective Research Methods, Business Decision Making, Organisational Behaviour, Business Planning and Analysis, Project Management and International Business Law.

The curriculum during the final year is geared around exploring advanced areas of business management, and preparations for your final major project of the course. Your final year covers topics including Global Leadership and Organisational Behaviour, Building a Sustainable Business, Innovation Management and Global Management. After covering these four topics, you will either choose to take a Dissertation, Consulting Project or an Internship as your final major project.

How will I be assessed on the BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year course?

This GBS Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year course will provide you with opportunities to test your knowledge and understanding informally through ‘formative’ assessments. Formative assessments will be completed before your formal ‘summative ’ assessment, which will determine your final marks.

The formal summative assessment usually occurs towards the end of each module. Assessment methods may include written examinations and a range of coursework, including reports, portfolios, essays and presentations. The marks awarded for summative assessments count towards your final module mark. Assessment methods at GBS are reviewed annually and may be updated in consultation with students, for example in response to student or External Examiner feedback. An External Examiner is an independent academic expert from another higher education provider, and they are appointed by the University of Suffolk to provide external assurance regarding the academic standards of your course.