BSc Business with Foundation Year

Awarding Body: Plymouth Marjon University

Duration: 4 years (Full-Time)

Intake: January, May, and September

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Business with Foundation Year programme, delivered in partnership with Plymouth Marjon University, is a four-year undergraduate course with a strong enterprise focus. This program is designed to enhance students' understanding of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), their role in the economy, and the global business environment.

Students will gain hands-on practical learning opportunities with a “real-world” focus. The programme offers two themes:

  • Entrepreneurship: Develop a start-up and run their own business.
  • Intrapreneurship: Gain experience working within established organisations.

Graduates can pursue careers in marketing, finance, human resources, consultancy, and business management.

Entry Requirements

  • Standard university entrance criteria apply (refer to our admissions page).
  • International applicants must meet English language requirements (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
  • For the 3-year program, students must apply with adequate credits achieved at L3.
  • Top-up entry is available for students with a relevant L5 qualification.

Programme Structure

  1. Academic Skills (40 credits)
  2. Introduction to Organisations (20 credits)
  3. Business Information and Data (20 credits)
  4. Principles of Business (20 credits)
  5. Foundation Year Project (20 credits)

  1. Business Environment (20 credits)
  2. Academic, Personal and Professional Development (20 credits)
  3. Marketing (20 credits)
  4. Accounting and Finance (20 credits)
  5. People Management (20 credits)
  6. Enterprise Creation (20 credits)

  1. Intrapreneurship and Innovation (20 credits)
  2. Advertising and Promotion (20 credits)
  3. Financial Management and Investment (20 credits)
  4. Organisational Behaviour (20 credits)
  5. Business Consultancy (20 credits)
  6. Research Methods (20 credits)

  1. Leadership and Management (20 credits)
  2. Business Reality (20 credits)
  3. Contemporary Business Issues (20 credits)
  4. Operations and Strategy Management (20 credits)
  5. Honours Project (40 credits)