Business Management and Artificial Intelligence with foundation year BSc

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** <br/><br/>**Course Summary** <br/><br/><br/>- Build your knowledge of how AI informs strategic decision making. <br/><br/><br/>- Apply theory and skills to real-world business scenarios and challenges. <br/><br/><br/>- Integrate business management with expertise in AI and data analytics. <br/><br/><br/>- Learn from experienced experts and contribute to research-informed teaching. <br/><br/><br/>- Experience hands-on client briefs, projects, and even a year-long placement. <br/><br/><br/>BSc (Hons) Business Management and Artificial Intelligence blends key business management principles with technical knowledge in data analysis, programming and AI-driven decision-making. You’ll develop expertise across leadership, strategy, human resources and finance, while gaining the specialist skills to apply AI ethically and effectively. <br/><br/>**How You Learn** <br/><br/>At Sheffield Hallam, all our courses are designed to engage you with the world and challenge you to think in new ways. You’ll get to collaborate with others, and you’ll be taught in a supportive environment where you can thrive. <br/><br/>The course prepares you for business roles where AI drives innovation – through applied learning, live projects and research-led teaching. <br/><br/>Your teaching team includes industry professionals and active academic researchers who deliver a supportive, practice-led education. The course includes real-world applied projects and supports a year-long placement, helping you develop the knowledge, experience and confidence you’ll need in your career. <br/><br/>**Key Themes** <br/><br/>You’ll explore business themes such as strategic leadership, inter-cultural communication, responsible management and inclusivity. Alongside this, you’ll study AI and computing subjects such as data analytics, procedural programming, software engineering and ethical AI implementation in business. You’ll also use simulations and games to explore operational challenges and strategic decisions. <br/><br/>Assessments are varied, inclusive and professionally aligned, with opportunities to shape your focus based on your interests. <br/><br/>**Course Support** <br/><br/>You’ll be supported in your learning journey towards highly skilled, graduate-level employment through a number of key areas. These include: <br/><br/><br/>- An academic adviser to support academic progress and personal development <br/><br/><br/>- Student support and careers resources during and after your studies <br/><br/><br/>- Our Skills Centre and library resources offering practical and technical help <br/><br/><br/>- Live projects, case studies and employer engagement throughout the course <br/><br/><br/>- Networking through the academic student society and alumni community <br/><br/><br/>- Continuous feedback to help build confidence and academic success <br/><br/><br/>**Applied Learning Opportunities** <br/><br/>**Work Placements** <br/><br/>You’ll have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career – as well as an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV. <br/><br/>**Live Projects** <br/><br/>You’ll undertake work experience at every level of the course. In level 4 this includes an applied project with an external organisation. At level 5 you’ll enhance your professional employability skills. At level 6 you’ll work on a live consultancy project with a client company, supported by tutors and the careers team. <br/><br/>**Field Trips** <br/><br/>We aim to offer field trips to a range of organisations – including local SMEs and multinational firms – helping you understand different workplace environments. <br/><br/>**Networking Opportunities** <br/><br/>You’ll engage with employers through guest lectures, alumni speakers, live briefs, field trips, careers events and student-led networks. You’ll have the opportunity to take part in student competitions, and may be nominated for awards such as the Inspirational Student Award.