Business Management and Economics with Foundation Year

Why this course?

• Dual accredited to a CMI qualification
• Economics ranked 1st in London for Assessment and Feedback, Organisation and Management and Student Voice (National Student Survey 2024)
• Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)

About this course

Prepare yourself for a career in business management or in any organisation that values an awareness of economic issues.

During the foundation year, you’ll gain the academic and practical experience you need to help you get the most out of your degree and the subject-specific modules will give you a strong introduction of what you’ll learn.

Skills

With our BSc Business Management and Economics you'll gain in-depth knowledge of organisations and their environments, including their relationships to society. You'll explore key theories and concepts in economics and their application in international business.

You'll gain a solid understanding of: Managing people, operations, logistics, marketing and business ethics and how businesses operate in a multicultural environment.

You’ll learn how to identify and solve problems and to communicate your ideas with impact. We’ll also help you to increase your employability through annual Business Readiness modules.

Career opportunities

With its optional paid work placement and dual accreditation with the CMI, our BSc Business Management and Economics degree is the ideal launchpad for careers in the UK's most important sectors, including: Financial services, management consultancy, risk analysis and economic think tanks.

Wherever you want to go in the future, you’ll be preparing for the world of work from day one at Roehampton, with regular access to:

• Employability events
• Guest industry speakers
• Networking opportunities
• Personalised mentoring and careers support

You’ll graduate ready to grab every opportunity that comes your way.

Roehampton offers something genuinely distinctive: a supportive campus community in Southwest London, combined with the opportunities of one of the world's great cities. It's the perfect balance, giving you access to exciting career opportunities, world-class culture and industry connections, alongside a real sense of belonging.

Students choose from a wide range of undergraduate subjects, taught by expert academics with real-world experience built in. With a thriving Students' Union, competitive sport and a campus that feels like home, there's a rich life beyond the lecture hall too.

Live where everything happens. With on-campus halls, affordable prices and bills included, you’ll enjoy a hassle-free place to call your own - while stepping straight into a friendly, ready-made community. Plus, Roehampton is ranked the best-value student accommodation in London (Monzo), so you get more for your money.

With generous scholarships, bursaries, and a dedicated commuting bursary, Roehampton is committed to making sure finance is never a barrier. Whatever your background or responsibilities, Roehampton is designed to help you thrive.