Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year

Course Overview

Our four-year BSc (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year programme offers you the opportunity to develop a career with global possibilities. Your foundation year will lay the groundwork for the in-depth learning that is to come. You will be introduced to key concepts in areas such as people management, business law, marketing, strategic management, information systems and big data, project management, finance and innovation, and enterprise. This undergraduate course will equip you to enter a range of business roles in the public and sectors. In addition to nurturing academic and sector specific knowledge, the programme aims to support your development of key employability skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving and data analysis.

Why Study This Course?

• Increase your employability.
• Develop sought-after skills in communication, data analysis, team working and problem-solving.
• Gain essential skills needed to thrive in your field.
• Understand the business environment in local, national and international contexts.

Course Structure

Core Modules

• Business in Practice (BMP3002)
• World of Work (BMP3004)
• Applied Business Finance (BMP3005)
• Practical Digital Marketing (BMP3006)
• Professional and Academic Skills Development (BMP4001)
• Financial Decision Making in Business (BAM4013)
• Business Environment (BMP4003)
• Contemporary Issues in Marketing (BMP4004)
• Information Systems and Big Data Analysis (BMP4005)
• People and Performance (BMP4006)
• Business Management and Career Development (BMP5001)
• Leadership Management and Organisational Culture (BMP5016)
• Project Management (BMP5004)
• Strategic Management (BMP6033)
• Enterprise, Innovation and Creativity (BMP5005)
• Business Case Study Analysis (BAM5020)

Optional Modules

• Academic Language and Skills 1 (EFP3003)
• Academic Language and Skills 2 (EFP3004)
• Academic Language and Skills 5 (EFP4007)
• Academic Skills and PDP (BMP3001)
• Further Academic Skills (BMP3003)
• Business Project (BMP6032)
• Dissertation (BMP6001)
• International HRM (BMP6034)
• Learning and Development (BMP6035)
• Work and the Employment Relationship (BMP6005)
• E Commerce and Contemporary Marketing Practice (BMP6036)
• Global Consumer Behaviour (BMP6037)
• Integrated Digital Marketing Strategy (BMP6038)
• Retail Management (BMP6009)
• Strategic Information Management (BMP6039)
• Supply Chain Management (BMP6040)
• Logistics and Operations Management (BMP6041)
• Corporate Governance (BMP6013)
• Company Law (BMP6029)
• Financial Reporting for Management (BMP6042)
• Professionals in Practice (BMP6043)
• Financial Accounting and the Regulatory Framework (BMP6044)
• Advanced Data Analytics (BAM6010)
• Information Security and Risk Management (BAM6012)

Career Progression

Upon successfully completing our BSc (Hons) Business Management course, you will have a broad understanding of business functions within the business and commercial world. You will also have the opportunity to transfer to individual pathways in specific areas of business if you wish. The three-year course offers you a route into general management as well as specialist areas, such as:

• Business accounting and finance
• Enterprise
• Human resource management
• Business law
• Marketing
• Retail
• Supply chain management

Entry Requirements

• Level 3: Any subjects are acceptable
• GCSEs: A minimum of two GCE A2-level passes (or equivalent) in any subjects and Five at grade C or above / grade 4 to 9
• IELTS: 5.0 with no less than 4.5 in any band (Non-native speakers)

If you did not study GCSEs / A-Levels and have non-traditional entry qualifications or relevant work experience we will be happy to consider your application.

You will be required to attend an interview as part of the admissions process.

Student Stories

• George, BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year: "RCL offers many advantages over other colleges. My campus is modern with great facilities, while the timetables and lectures are well organised. Plus, the IT and Student Support teams are always available to assist us."
• Geanina, BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year: "RCL provides a fantastic learning environment. My class group and I receive unwavering support from the academic team. Their commitment to meeting student needs is truly appreciated."

The School of Business

• Kashif Khan, Dean of School of Business: Our expert business lecturers are dedicated to delivering an enriching learning experience. They will support you throughout your studies, helping you develop the skills needed for a successful career in business.