Our BA in Global Business and Entrepreneurship with a Foundation Year is designed to prepare you with the key skills and knowledge to unlock your entrepreneurial potential.
Course Overview
If you’re seeking a program to enhance your technical understanding of business while fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, this course is tailored for you.
Our BA in Global Business and Entrepreneurship with a Foundation Year offers a unique pathway to achieving your academic and professional goals, especially if you need a flexible schedule to accommodate work and family commitments.
The Foundation Year is designed to equip you with the essential skills and foundational knowledge for success in the subsequent three years. As you progress, the course deepens your understanding of entrepreneurship and new venture management, offering specialized learning opportunities in your final year.
This BA (Hons) program prepares you to harness your business ideas, from identifying promising opportunities to acquiring the skills needed to turn them into reality. The curriculum is engaging and explores how dynamic organizations create jobs, drive economic growth, and inspire social change.
You’ll apply your learning in real-world scenarios, honing your business planning skills essential for entrepreneurial success. The course also examines entrepreneurship theory and practice across various contexts, providing insights into how strategy, tactics, and innovation play a role in different business models.
Our industry experts will guide you on launching and growing businesses while highlighting potential challenges along the way. Additionally, you’ll receive personalized support in academics, career planning, finances, and well-being from our dedicated welfare team.
Curriculum
This course includes the following modules during the first three years of study. In your final year, you will have the opportunity to choose from six distinct pathways, each focusing on contemporary issues in the business and entrepreneurship landscape. You will complete a specialized module related to your selected pathway.
Foundation Year
– IT Essentials
– Academic Writing and Research Skills
– Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship
– Entrepreneurial People and Processes
– Business Environment
– Fundamentals of Finance
Year 1
– Entrepreneurial Recognition, Ideas and Opportunities
– Managerial Finance
– Introduction to Marketing
– Introduction to Strategic Management
– Entrepreneurial Organisations
– Project Management
Year 2
– Business Ideas and Opportunities Generation
– Digital Marketing and Social Media in Business
– Financing a Business Venture and Legal Aspects
– Social Entrepreneurship
– Business Planning and Pitching
– Intrapreneurial Development
Year 3
– Market Research
– Global Strategies
– Project
– Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship
– Contemporary Issues in Events and Hospitality
– Contemporary Issues in IT and Communications
– Contemporary Issues in Professional Business Services
– Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain
– Contemporary Issues in Retail
Entry Requirement
Education:
– 80 UCAS tariff points or above, or a Level 3 qualification with 60 credits (Ofqual).
Applicants Aged 21 and Over:
If applicants aged 21 and over do not meet the standard entry requirements, we will consider those with relevant life or work experience that demonstrates suitability for undergraduate study through our Foundation program.
All Applicants:
All applicants will be assessed by the GBS Admissions Team through an interview that evaluates listening and speaking skills, as well as writing skills through a Personal Reflection Statement. Additionally, applicants must provide evidence of a minimum B1 level in English, either through an exam taken on campus or an equivalent accepted English language qualification.
Documents Required:
– Application form
– Supervised Personal Reflection Statement
– Personal interview
Specialised pathways
Our BA in Global Business and Entrepreneurship offers a range of specialized pathways in the final year. The first three years provide a structured learning trajectory, gradually enhancing your business acumen and entrepreneurial skills before you engage in intensive studies aligned with your career goals in the final year.
This course strikes a balance between foundational, intermediate, and advanced learning, making it a valuable investment for your future. With a focus on targeted career development, you’ll be well-prepared to embark on your professional journey with confidence. While new business ideas emerge every day, those that thrive are driven by individuals equipped with the right skills and understanding.
The program lays a strong foundation for success across various business ventures, emphasizing the strategies, tactics, and innovation necessary to realize your ambitions. The global perspective you gain is highly valued by leading employers seeking graduates who possess a balanced mix of skills, business insights, and entrepreneurial talents to elevate their organizations.
Our BA in Global Business and Entrepreneurship is designed to cultivate graduates who can make a significant impact, no matter where their careers lead them.
The specialised pathways for this course are:
BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship (Events and Hospitality) with Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship (Information Technology and Communications) with Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship (Professional Business Services) with Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship (Construction and Supply Chain) with Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship (Retail) with Foundation Year
Fees & Funding
Funding Your Study
All students have access to student finance.
Tuition Fee Loans
A Tuition Fee Loan covers your tuition fees and is paid directly to your awarding institution, in this case, Oxford Brookes University. Repayments begin only after you finish your course and earn £26,575 or more per year. Both full-time and part-time learners can apply.
Maintenance Loans
If eligible, you can also apply for a Maintenance Loan to help with living expenses. This loan is deposited directly into your bank account at the start of each term. Maintenance Loans are repaid after you complete your course and your earnings exceed £26,575 per year. For more information, please 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 the term and do not need to be repaid. However, any grant you receive will reduce the amount of Maintenance Loan you can obtain if you choose to apply for one.
New students must demonstrate that they have been living in the UK for five years prior to the start of their course to qualify for living cost support from Student Finance England.
