Learn how to become an organisation’s best asset by successfully coordinating people, projects and resources. Acquire the skills to become an effective manager, while learning about management in the context of economics, marketing, entrepreneurship, sustainability, ethics, corporate social responsibility and globalisation. You will also get the chance to put theory into practice with an optional placement year.
**We’re hands-down practical**
Whether you’re in the classroom, working on a live project with a local business or out on the water, youre gaining leadership sk...
Learn how to become an organisation’s best asset by successfully coordinating people, projects and resources. Acquire the skills to become an effective manager, while learning about management in the context of economics, marketing, entrepreneurship, sustainability, ethics, corporate social responsibility and globalisation. You will also get the chance to put theory into practice with an optional placement year.<br/><br/>**We’re hands-down practical**<br/>Whether you’re in the classroom, working on a live project with a local business or out on the water, youre gaining leadership skills and getting stuck into real business tasks from the outset. <br/><br/>**We’re a connected community**<br/>From tourism and leisure, to marine, manufacturing and defence, we have close links with a range of industry for you to make connections with to enhance your studies and benefit career opportunities.<br/><br/>**We’re Team Plymouth**<br/>As one of our team, we’re here to help you succeed. Discover where you want to go and tailor your studies to what you love. Our expert lecturers and your own personal tutor will be with you every step of the way.<br/><br/>The foundation year is an integral part of the extended degree and you will benefit from experienced university lecturers.<br/><br/>Study full-time over four years or choose the fast-track route and study over three.<br/><br/>Whilst successful completion of the foundation year (Year 0) will not lead to a separate award or qualification in its own right, you will be able to confidently progress onto Year 1 of:<br/><br/>BSc (Hons) Business Management<br/><br/>Or one of the following programmes within Plymouth Business School:<br/><br/>BSc (Hons) Business Management with Finance <br/>BSc (Hons) Business Management with Human Resource Management <br/>BSc (Hons) Business Management with International Business <br/>BSc (Hons) Business Management with Marketing <br/>BSc (Hons) Business Management with Project Management <br/>BSc (Hons) Business Management (2 year fast track) <br/>BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance<br/>BSc (Hons) Economics <br/>BSc (Hons) Events Management <br/>BSc (Hons) Maritime Business <br/>BSc (Hons) Marketing <br/>BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N206
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
32
from a minimum of 2 A Levels
32 points or above from a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers
Pass Access to HE Diploma (any subject)
24
25
in any subjects.
PPP
MMP
in any subject.
32 UCAS tariff points or above from Irish Leaving certificate.
PPP
MMP
in any subject.
Accept in combination with other level 3 qualifications
32 points or above from a minimum of 2 A Levels
Pass (D or E)
in any subject.
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