Marketing (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

**This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation attained by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. It recognises our focus on excellence in all areas.**<br/><br/>**Why study BSc (Hons) Marketing (with Foundation Year) at BU?**<br/><br/><br/>- Gain industry experience and network through a 30-week placement which can be completed anywhere in the world <br/><br/><br/>- Get industry ready from working on live marketing briefs for unit assessments <br/><br/><br/>- You will learn a variety of practical skills such as pitching creative ideas, calculating marketing budgets and planning marketing campaigns <br/><br/><br/>- Guest lecturers from the industry and expert staff will help you to develop strong communication skills and a cultural awareness, essential in a modern marketing environment<br/><br/><br/>- Within fifteen months of finishing the course, 96& of graduates are in employment or further study (Source DiscoverUni 2023).<br/><br/><br/>This course will provoke you to consider forward-thinking strategies and cutting-edge business practices. We’ll equip you with analytical and strategic skills to enable you to think critically about marketing scenarios and make informed decisions.<br/><br/>The accrediting bodies on our BSc (Hons) Marketing course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the BU Business School experience. <br/><br/><br/>- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide<br/><br/><br/>- BU has Strategic Partner status with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), which means you can gain CIM professional qualifications as well as exemptions towards a CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing<br/><br/><br/>- Upon successful completion of the Institute of Data & Marketing (IDM) accredited unit, you will be able to obtain the IDM Certificate in Digital and Data-Driven Marketing. <br/><br/><br/>This is the foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you with a grounding in the general business and management skills required for a Marketing degree, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree. ​