Businesses must embrace an international perspective to keep up with the fast-paced, interconnected global marketplace. Our BA in Global Business Management with Foundation Year is tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs eager to make their mark in the global business arena. This degree equips you with essential knowledge and skills, empowering you to stand out in a competitive job market.
If you’d like more information about this program or have any specific questions, feel free to reach out!
Course Overview
Our Business Management degree provides an excellent foundation for a successful in leadership and entrepreneurism. The program begins with a Foundation Year, where you will explore essential topics that shape today’s dynamic business environment.
The subsequent years focus on vital areas of global business and management, including marketing, organizational behaviour, international business law, and strategic management. In your final year, you can choose to work on a dissertation, a consulting project, or an internship.
Studying at the degree level equips you with transferrable skills applicable across various career paths. Key competencies in leadership, business operations, strategy, and entrepreneurship are essential for driving economic growth and innovation.
As you shape your career aspirations, our program helps you align with industry specializations, providing critical insights necessary for professional development. You’ll explore how finances and economics influence management decisions, the significance of marketing in business expansion, and the core functions vital for effective management.
This program is designed to develop both fundamental and specialized skills, ensuring you stand out in the competitive job market, ready to excel in leadership roles on both national and global stages.
-Intakes: September, February, June
-Duration: 4 years
-Awarded Degree: BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year
-Delivery: Weekdays, evenings and weekends
-Locations: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
-Fees: None
Curriculum
Year 0 (Foundation)
– Academic Literacy for Global Business Management (20 Credits)
– Academic Research and Writing for Global Business Management (20 Credits)
– Communication and Digital Literacy Skills (20 Credits)
– Entrepreneurial Mindset (20 Credits)
– Introduction to Economics and Politics in a Global Context (20 Credits)
– Wellbeing in the Workplace (20 Credits)
Year 1
– Data Skills for Business Management (20 Credits)
– International Business (20 Credits)
– Introduction to Business Accounting (20 Credits)
– Marketing Fundamentals (20 Credits)
– Principles of Management (20 Credits)
– Understanding the Economic Environment (20 Credits)
Year 2
– Digital Marketing and Social Media for a Global Market (20 Credits)
– Entrepreneurial Small Business Venture (20 Credits)
– Information Systems and Business Intelligence (20 Credits)
– Management Accounting (20 Credits)
– Organisational Behaviour in a Global Context (20 Credits)
– Research Methods (20 Credits)
Year 3
– Applying Entrepreneurship in a Global Context (20 Credits)
– International Strategic Management (20 Credits)
– Issues in Global Business Management (20 Credits)
– Project Management (20 Credits)
– Dissertation (40 Credits)
Entry Requirement
Standard Entry Requirements
Applicants Under 21 Years
– Minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points or equivalent qualifications (e.g., 60 credits from an Ofqual-recognized Level 3 qualification).
– 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent qualifications.
Applicants Aged 21 and Over
If applicants aged 21 or older do not meet the standard entry requirements, we will consider life and work skills that demonstrate suitability for undergraduate study through our Foundation programme.
All Applicants
All candidates must undergo an assessment by the GBS Admissions team, which includes an interview to evaluate listening and speaking skills, as well as a writing assessment through a personal reflection statement.
Required Process:
- Application form
- Supervised Personal Reflection Statement
- Personal interview
Fees & Funding
Funding Your Studies
All students can access student finance.
Tuition Fee Loans
A Tuition Fee Loan covers your tuition fees, paid directly to your institution. Repayments begin after you finish your course and earn £26,575 or more per year. Both full-time and part-time students are eligible to apply.
Maintenance Loans
Eligible students can apply for a Maintenance Loan to help with living expenses. This loan is deposited directly into your bank account at the start of the term. Repayments commence after you complete your course and earn above £26,575 annually. For further details, visit [www.gov.uk/studentfinance].
Maintenance Grants
You may also apply for a Maintenance Grant to assist with living costs. These grants are paid directly into your bank account at the start of term and do not require repayment. However, any grant amount will reduce the Maintenance Loan you may qualify for if you choose to apply.
New students must demonstrate that they have lived in the UK for five years prior to their course start date to receive living cost support from Student Finance England.
