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Business and Management with Foundation Year, BA (Hons), University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

University of Portsmouth

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About Business and Management with Foundation Year, BA (Hons) - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

If you want to take the first step into a career in business and management, but don't meet the entry requirements, have taken a break from study, or want extra support to get uni-ready, then this foundation year course is for you.

You'll study for one year through ICP, right here on campus. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.

The skills you'll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. You'll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.

When you've finished, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) Business and Management.

A guaranteed place

Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BA (Hons) Business and Management with a guaranteed place.

Course highlights

  • ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies
  • When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BA (Hons) Accounting with Finance
  • Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success
  • Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university.

Careers and opportunities

With a Business and Management degree, you will have the skills and knowledge to excel in today's evolving business landscape.

After this foundation year, you'll be able to go on to study BA (Hons) Business and Management, where graduates go on to work in a wide variety of careers in the business world.

Careers open to you could include:

  • business transformation consultant
  • marketing manager
  • project manager
  • army officer - squadron operations
  • business development executive
  • product marketing executive
  • account manager
  • personal banker
  • compliance analyst
  • supply chain manager

Placement year opportunities

Once you've completed your foundation year and moved on to your full Bachelor's degree, you'll have the chance to do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry.

Taking a placement year will give you the experience you need to increase your chances of landing your perfect role after graduation.

We'll give you all the support you need to find a placement that prepares you for your career, and we'll continue to mentor you throughout your placement.

Entry requirements

32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent.

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