Business Management with Foundation Year

Are you an ambitious, driven individual? Looking to kick-start your career in the business sector? Accredited by the leading professional body The Chartered Management Institute (CMI), our Business Management degree can help you gain the confidence and skills to become a future CEO. You’ll study a range of subject areas, including: global business, sustainability, ethical research, financial decision making and innovation,

Why study BA (Hons) Business Management at BNU?

Professional accreditations
With BNU, you can benefit from CMI (Chartered Management Institute) accreditation, proven to boost employability by providing learners with the management and leadership skills needed to succeed. Upon successfully passing of all the relevant modules, you will be eligible for a CMI Level 5 qualification (subject to CMI moderation).

Industry insight and partnerships
Our industry-experienced academics have developed this business management degree with the latest industry insights and are here to support you to develop the knowledge and understanding of contemporary best practice in strategic international management.
You’ll gain experience of real client projects and enhance your CV, ready for graduate employability. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn how to apply practical and realistic solutions to complex business scenarios, studying subject areas that include financial decision-making, contemporary business issues, international marketing, and strategic agility. Brands previously involved in running interactive sessions have included Coca-Cola, Ryvita, and Yop, among others.
Our close relationship with the Chartered Management Institute has also lead to them regularly visiting campus to run sessions for each year group.

Supportive tutors and alumni community
Our lecturers are here to support you throughout the course and beyond. Your tutors are able to get to know you and your aspirations, so we can better help you to succeed. Our course has a strong alumni community, and regular recruitment fairs frequently include alumni as employers. You'll have many opportunities to network during your time at BNU, with fellow students, staff, employers and graduates.

High earning potential
This degree is ranked in the top 7 in the UK for the percentage of graduates on business management courses, who were earning more than £45k within 15 months after graduation. By studying this degree, you are investing in your future, making sure that you have the financial stability and opportunities to thrive in your future career.

Placement module
As part of the consultancy module, you will work in a team with fellow students and create a pitch which you deliver to real local businesses, competing against other student teams to win the contract for the work. You will then act as a real external team for the client, with the project culminating in an exhibition to showcase the work of all students on the course. This module in particular is a great opportunity to develop your skills and get a greater sense of how consultancy projects progress, putting theory into practice.

What will I study?
With a BA (Hons) Business Management degree from BNU, you'll develop a broad understanding of business through topics such as people management, strategic marketing, global sustainability and financial decision-making. You'll work on real-world business challenges and live client projects, developing skills in teamwork, pitching, project management and ethical business practice. Optional modules allow you to explore areas such as consumer behaviour and business analytics. In your final year, you'll complete an independent professional project focused on a contemporary business issue while enhancing your professional, research and time-management skills. Throughout the course, you'll also receive support to strengthen your CV, LinkedIn profile and career prospects.

At Bucks New University, you'll benefit from career-focused teaching, hands-on learning and a supportive community that helps you thrive throughout your degree and beyond.

You'll learn from lecturers with industry experience, gain practical skills in professional-standard facilities and receive personalised support through smaller class sizes. Beyond your course, The Big Deal gives every student free access to sports clubs, societies, fitness facilities, social events, trips, volunteering opportunities and career-boosting workshops. It's Bucks way of helping you discover new interests, meet like-minded people, build your CV and make the most of university life – all without paying extra membership fees.

Whether you're preparing for your future career, growing your confidence or looking for an unforgettable student experience, Bucks offers the opportunities and support to help you achieve your goals.