Business Management & Economics with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

The BSc (Hons) in Business Management & Economics course covers a wide range of theoretical and analytical subjects, as well as methods for analysing real-world corporate and economic challenges. Business management and economic skills are interwoven, and you will gain knowledge that will help you comprehend and critically assess business, finance, marketing, and accounting methods.<br/>Modules are taught by trained academics and industry practitioners. Academic staff are equipped with information, expertise, and resources to support your study. Modules are designed to improve your employability skills, graduation qualities, teamwork, and leadership abilities. Modules are graded on a mix of knowledge and abilities via tests, homework, and presentations. <br/>You will improve your interpersonal and critical thinking skills whilst being both challenged and supported throughout your degree. We are one of the few universities in the UK offering direct use of Bloomberg data, information and analytics in a dedicated trading room which provides a simulation of what it’s like to work on a real trading floor in the financial district.<br/><br/>You will have the opportunity to undertake a Professional Placement as an optional part of your degree. You will spend the third year of a four-year degree in a full-time, paid work placement with an employer, or you can apply to study for a Year Abroad after the successful completion of your second year.<br/><br/>**Location**<br/><br/>This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

University isn't just an education, it's the start of your career. At Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), you'll get to explore a number of exciting career paths, whatever you study.<br/><br/>CCCU is ranked top 5 UK university for employability (Uni Compare Rankings 2026), highlighting its excellent student careers and employability support. The university is home to career-relevant courses and industry-standard facilities. For example, film students can showcase their creativity in the fully equipped film/TV studio, forensics students can test their observational abilities in mock crime scenes, and nursing students can practice their skills in simulated hospital wards.<br/><br/>With a campus in a World Heritage Site, Canterbury is also less than an hour on the train from London and is buzzing with student life. You've got beautiful coast and countryside right on your doorstep, and plenty of opportunities to make friends. With CCCU's range of clubs and societies, including Tennis, Musical Theatre and Dodgeball, you're bound to meet your friends for life.<br/><br/>Apply now to secure your place at CCCU this September.