Program Overview

BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management with Foundation Year

Overview

The BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management with Foundation Year is designed to provide students with a confident start to their business journey. The foundation year offers a perfect blend of academic preparation and personal support, preparing students for success in the world of business.

Course Information

The course is part of the Department of Strategy, Enterprise and Sustainability at Manchester Metropolitan University. The foundation year leads directly onto the BA (Hons) in Business Administration and Management, which blends theory with real-world practices and equips students with the skills to succeed in today's fast-changing business environment.

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: 72-80 UCAS tariff points
• IELTS score: 5.5 with no element below 5.5
• UK students:
  • Level 3 qualifications: 72-80 UCAS tariff points (A levels – DDD-CDD, Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma – MMP, Access to HE Diploma - Pass with a minimum 74 UCAS Tariff points)
  • Level 2 qualifications: GCSE grade D/3 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English pass and GCSE grade D/3 in Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics pass
• International students:
  • IB Diploma with minimum 24 points overall or 72-80 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level
  • IELTS: 5.5 with no element below 5.5

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalized. Information on 2025/26 standard undergraduate fees for UK/Channel Islands and EU/Non-EU international students is available.

Career Prospects

• Employed or in further study: 88.7% of UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes survey 2021/22 leavers, HESA data)
• The course prepares students for leadership positions, managing teams, developing strategies, and making decisions
• Students will have fundamental skills like team-working and problem-solving alongside more specialist business knowledge

Course Structure

• The foundation year provides a supportive start to university life, with a focus on building confidence, gaining direction, and feeling supported
• The year is designed to prepare students for the full BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management course
• Students will explore key principles of business, such as strategy, finance, and marketing, while developing essential academic skills

Year 1

• Students will study eight 15-credit units
• Core modules include:
  • Business Economics
  • Fundamentals of Marketing Management
  • Introduction to Management
  • Study Skills
  • Business Intelligence
  • Customer Service Management
  • Finance for Business
  • Understanding and Managing People

Study and Assessment

• Study: 25% lectures, seminars or similar; 75% independent study
• Assessment: 100% coursework

Features and Benefits

• Supportive start to university life
• Wellbeing at the core
• One-to-one academic guidance
• Strong foundations for future success

Taught by Experts

The course is taught by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field. The department often links up with external professionals to enhance learning and build valuable connections to the working world.

Department

The BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management with Foundation Year is part of the Department of Strategy, Enterprise and Sustainability at Manchester Metropolitan University. The department is home to a diverse community of students and staff, with a focus on driving progress and innovation in the world of business.