Business Management with Psychology with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**<br/><br/>**Course summary**<br/><br/><br/>- Learn the business management foundations that make iconic brands successful.<br/><br/><br/>- Apply psychological theory to management practice for inclusive leadership and consumer strategies.<br/><br/><br/>- Explore future challenges posed by cultural, digital and technological change. <br/><br/><br/>- Put learning into practice through placements, internships and real-world research.<br/><br/><br/>- Join a hub of entrepreneurs and business leaders in our award-winning enterprise centre.<br/><br/><br/>- Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.<br/><br/><br/>This BA (Hons) Business Management with Psychology course is for those who are fascinated by human behaviour and want to lead teams, manage organisations or start their own venture.<br/><br/>If you dont meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) course, or you’d like extra preparation before starting degree-level study, we recommend you join this foundation year course, which covers core topics on people, behaviours and business.<br/><br/>**How you learn**<br/><br/>All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.<br/><br/>Based in our Sheffield Business School, you’ll join a global community where business leaders, researchers and business students all come together to solve problems and make things better. <br/><br/>Our academics are highly skilled professionals, bringing their industry expertise, research and cutting-edge knowledge into your classroom. They’ll encourage your curiosity, courage and ambition – emphasising learning as a collaborative process while developing an entrepreneurial, global and inclusive mindset.<br/><br/>You learn through:<br/><br/><br/>- On-campus lectures, seminars and tutorials <br/><br/><br/>- Digital learning platforms<br/><br/><br/>- Industry visits and field trips<br/><br/><br/>- Independent study<br/><br/><br/>- Live consultancy projects<br/><br/><br/>- Practice-based learning and group work <br/><br/><br/>- Simulated work environments<br/><br/><br/>- Problem-solving workshops<br/><br/><br/>- Digital skills development<br/><br/><br/>**Course Topics**<br/><br/>Given the fast pace of change, this course explores a wide range of future-facing challenges. You’ll begin by exploring the foundations of business management, studying business models from a broad variety of sectors. You’ll also discover how to champion environmental, social and ethical practices – examining the future challenges posed by cultural, digital and technological change. <br/><br/>As the course progresses, you’ll be introduced to psychological principles, learning how to apply these in a business management context. You’ll examine what drives us, from brain physiology to social groups, as well as our individual differences in personality and motivation.<br/><br/>Through this, you’ll learn how to understand and support teams, building a brand culture where everyone can thrive – both as individuals and as a team. You’ll also learn how to nurture resilience within yourself, becoming a confident leader who’s able to influence others and drive change.<br/><br/>**Course Support**<br/><br/>Throughout your learning journey, you’ll experience a range of dedicated support, such as:<br/><br/><br/>- Access to our unique student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development.<br/><br/><br/>- Access to our Skills Centre with one-to-ones, webinars and online resources.<br/><br/><br/>- Free office and studio space, expert workshops, freelance opportunities and a vast. business network ready for you to tap into. <br/><br/><br/>- Career support for up to five years after graduating.<br/><br/><br/>**Applied learning**<br/><br/>We think the best way to learn something is to do it in the real world. That means putting learning into practice through placements, internships and real-world consultancy projects through our global network of leading businesses.