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BSc (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year
Are you fascinated by the world of business? Do you dream of becoming a future leader?
Our business management degree will help you become an ethical, values-driven professional, equipping you with employability-focused skills to thrive in your future career.
The programme is ideal if you are just beginning your journey into the world of business management and don’t meet the standard entry requirements.
Learn about business management knowledge, theory and principles in work-based situations. You will have the opportunity to critically review and practice the skills of analysing information and data from various sources, making reasoned judgments, and solving complex problems in diverse business contexts.
- Learn to identify and analyse future business trends
- Become an inclusive, ethical, and values-driven global citizen and leader
- Learn from experts and get 'real-world' ready through guest speaker events
- Gain access to Solent University's virtual learning environment, with quick online access to assignments, lecture notes, suggested readings, and more
- Balance your full-time studies with your personal life through flexible study options, including evenings and weekends
"I am proud to have chosen to study at the Solent University Centres in Manchester and to have successfully passed each year. This experience has reinforced my decision to apply and has shown me how it will benefit my future career."
Isabella Smaranda, BSc (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year
Are you fascinated by the world of business? Do you dream of becoming a future leader?
Our business management degree will help you become an ethical, values-driven professional, equipping you with employability-focused skills to help you thrive in your future career.
This programme will allow you to learn about business management knowledge, theory and principles in work-based situations. You will have the chance to critically review and practice the skillset of analysing information and data from a range of sources, as well as making reasoned judgements and solving complex problems in various business contexts. You will also learn from the experts and get 'real-world' ready through our guest speakers' events.
The Foundation Year aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills to progress and succeed on to your undergraduate course, having developed essential knowledge of computing and employability skills in the process.
What you will gain on your Foundation Year:
- Knowledge of key business subjects so that you can successfully progress onto the business management degree
- How to apply business concepts to real-life organisations
- Academic and employability skills, and the confidence to progress onto your degree knowing you have what it takes to succeed
Level of study: Undergraduate
Entry requirements: 48 UCAS points
Tuition fees: £5,760 (per annum)
Duration: 4 years
Start dates: October and February
Foundation Year
The Foundation Year aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills to progress and succeed on to your undergraduate course, having developed essential knowledge of management and employability skills in the process.
What you will gain on your Foundation Year:
- Knowledge of key business subjects so that you can successfully progress onto the business management degree
- How to apply business concepts to real-life organisations
- Academic and employability skills, and the confidence to progress onto your degree knowing you have what it takes to succeed
Your campus
We deliver our undergraduate degrees at central locations in London, Birmingham and Manchester. These locations give you access to a wealth of extracurricular and professional development opportunities. Each location is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and provides a stimulating academic environment designed to support student success.
Your future
Develop expertise in various business functions and topics while honing specialist transferable skills in management, sales, communications, leadership, and more. With 63% of employers identifying skill gaps as a major obstacle over the 2025-2030 period and 70% of employers expected to hire staff with new skills (Future Jobs report, 2025), your enhanced capabilities will be highly valued. This course is the first step towards your career goals, providing you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the business world. Recent graduates have gone on to become Recruitment Consultants, Operations Managers, Analysts and TV Research Executives at companies including Stearn Electric, Proco Global, Kingfisher and Grahame Robb Associates.
Suitable roles for graduates include:
- Account Manager
- Business Analyst
- Business Development Executive
- Financial Manager
- Human Resource Officer
- Marketing and Sales Director
- Management Consultant
- Project Manager
- Recruitment Consultant
- Project Manager
Student Futures and Careers team
When you come to study with us, you receive in-depth advice and assistance with your career development. Our Student Futures and Careers team offers a range of support to ensure you are exposed to the best possible options for work experience and career opportunities.
Why Solent?
in the sector for graduate start-ups
HESA, Graduate Start-ups, 2023
for teaching quality, out of 131 institutions
Times Good University Guide, 2025
UK university for sustained employment
LEO, 2022
Rated triple gold in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
UK government Office for Students
Study your way with blended learning
The world is rapidly becoming a digital-focused society, with blended working now a permanent feature for many businesses globally. Our priority is to ensure our students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to achieve their course learning outcomes and confidently succeed in the digital revolution. Learning in a blended way helps you develop the digital skills needed for a modern workplace.
Our approach to blended learning combines live online sessions with face-to-face on-campus classes. This flexible learning model allows our students to balance their studies with other commitments, build friendships, and join a community both online and on campus. We also offer evening and weekend study options, which are ideal for those with full-time careers or parents with childcare responsibilities.
Ability to study full-time whilst balancing other commitments
Recordings of live online sessions to watch back when preparing for assessments
Reduce the cost and time travelling to campus
Experience a vibrant campus community, access the study facilities and student support services on campus and virtually
Live online sessions allow for real-time interaction and engagement during your class
Evening and weekend study options to balance your studies with your personal life
Your next steps
Are you interested in studying our course or do you have more questions? Our dedicated team is here to help you every step of the way. We understand that choosing the right course and campus location is a significant decision, and we are committed to providing you with all the information and support you need to help you with your decision.
