Business Management and Entrepreneurship (with Placement Year) with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

**Impact the corporate world with our Business Management and Entrepreneurship degree**<br/>Design, implement, and manage innovation with our Business Management and Entrepreneurship degree. You will learn how to start a business while focusing on contemporary approaches and critical skills. You will cover topics like:<br/><br/><br/>- finance<br/><br/><br/>- marketing<br/><br/><br/>- strategy<br/><br/><br/>- human resources.<br/><br/><br/>You can also specialise in:<br/><br/><br/>- business law<br/><br/><br/>- management consultancy<br/><br/><br/>- digital business.<br/><br/><br/>Our Business Management and Entrepreneurship BA is designed by academics and entrepreneurs. As a result, course content meets the latest employer needs, such as:<br/><br/><br/>- the ability to apply ideas to practical situations<br/><br/><br/>- confidence with the latest technological and digital developments<br/><br/><br/>- the ability to maintain the best professional management and ethical standards.<br/><br/><br/>**Learn in the capital**<br/>Our campus is located in the green and picturesque London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, so you’ll have access to the capital as a diverse hub for business.<br/><br/>In South West London, we are close to large companies, some of which work with nearby Heathrow Airport. We also have relationships with small businesses and business incubators that support entrepreneurs.<br/><br/>**Dual accreditation**<br/>During your business management and entrepreneurship course, you can complete specific modules to achieve a Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) (subject to CMI moderation).<br/><br/>**Hear from our students**<br/>Lauren, Business student - The staff here are really helpful and are always on hand when help is needed, both in lectures and tutorials.<br/><br/>**About the Placement Year**<br/>A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year.<br/><br/>It will enable you to:<br/><br/><br/>- apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting<br/><br/><br/>- build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in<br/><br/><br/>- develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace<br/><br/><br/>- get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job.<br/><br/><br/>**About the foundation year**<br/>Our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year are an alternative entry route into university for those without more traditional qualifications or grades, or are entering university after a notable period of time out of education.<br/><br/>The programme offers support and guidance in developing the skills required for degree-level study.<br/><br/>The foundation year will focus specifically on communication (oral and written), critical thinking, research, independent study, digital and employability skills.<br/><br/>**Support from St Mary’s every step of the way**<br/>Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities.<br/><br/>**Please note:** in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme.<br/><br/>**Why St Mary’s?**<br/>You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.