Business Management with Foundation Year
University of Plymouth
UCAS Code: N207 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Plymouth
UCAS Code: N207 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
32 points or above from a minimum of 2 A Levels
Pass Access to HE Diploma (any subject)
Accept in combination with other level 3 qualifications
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
in any subjects.
32 points or above from Irish Leaving certificate.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
in any subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in any subject.
32 points or above from Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers in any subject
UCAS Tariff
from a minimum of 2 A Levels
About this course
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Learn how to become an organisation’s best asset by successfully coordinating people, projects and resources. Acquire the skills to become an effective manager, while learning about management in the context of economics, marketing, entrepreneurship, sustainability, ethics, corporate social responsibility and globalisation. You will also get the chance to put theory into practice with an optional placement year.
**We’re hands-down practical**
Whether you’re in the classroom, working on a live project with a local business or out on the water, you're gaining leadership skills and getting stuck into real business tasks from the outset.
**We’re a connected community**
From tourism and leisure, to marine, manufacturing and defence, we have close links with a range of industry for you to make connections with to enhance your studies and benefit career opportunities.
**We’re Team Plymouth**
As one of our team, we’re here to help you succeed. Discover where you want to go and tailor your studies to what you love. Our expert lecturers and your own personal tutor will be with you every step of the way.
The foundation year is an integral part of the extended degree and you will benefit from experienced university lecturers.
Whilst successful completion of the foundation year (Year 0) will not lead to a separate award or qualification in its own right, you will be able to confidently progress onto Year 1 of:
BSc (Hons) Business Management (2 year fast track)
Or one of the following programmes within Plymouth Business School:
BSc (Hons) Business Management
BSc (Hons) Business Management with Finance
BSc (Hons) Business Management with Human Resource Management
BSc (Hons) Business Management with International Business
BSc (Hons) Business Management with Marketing
BSc (Hons) Business Management with Project Management
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BSc (Hons) Economics
BSc (Hons) Events Management
BSc (Hons) Maritime Business
BSc (Hons) Marketing
BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management
Modules
In your foundation year, you’ll begin to develop your research skills, knowledge and understanding. Undertake independent research into an area of study that interests you. Successful completion of the foundation year ensures progression to year 1.
In your first year you'll gain a solid understanding of management in a business and enterprise context. Look into the ethical and sustainability issues of business, work on live case studies and with businesses, in order to develop learning and apply theory to practice. In the summer (from early June to the middle of July), you begin to learn and acquire the knowledge and skills required of a practising manager, thereby enhancing your future employability.
Gain valuable on-the-job experience through an optional placement year after your first or final year. Supported by a dedicated team, you undertake a paid placement within a public or private sector organisation, or you may even decide to set up your own business.
In your final year you'll enhance your employability and understanding of professional development and career planning. Hone your decision-making, project planning and research skills. Tailor your degree by studying topics of interest and graduate with a specialist qualification. During the second year, you increase your understanding of strategic management and complete a research project in an area of your choice. You also have the opportunity to undertake a live consultancy project or reflect on your industry experience.
Assessment methods
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly
The Uni
University of Plymouth
Plymouth Business School
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