Business and Management with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

University of Portsmouth

Stand out in the job market with a BA (Hons) Business and Management degree that gives you the skills and knowledge you need to excel in today’s evolving global business landscape, as well as a professional qualification from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Starting with a detailed core curriculum including marketing, finance, managing people and operations, this degree gives you strong foundations on which to build your business knowledge. After your first year you’ll decide which direction to take your degree.

You'll tailor your learning by choosing modules that develop knowledge in a specialism that employers are looking for - with options including enterprise, business intelligence, operational excellence, financial management, commercial transformation, and managing people.

You'll build your professional skills as you learn by working on live client projects and real industry problem-solving tasks throughout your course.

You’ll have support in every step of your journey with initiatives such as our mentoring scheme with industry professionals, and grow your confidence with client work and optional industry placements - including a paid placement year - so you’ll graduate ready to make an immediate impact in the workplace.

With opportunities to hear from industry guest speakers, join networking events, and take part in our 'Big Business Convo' topical discussions, you'll set yourself up for success in your career every step of the way.

Course highlights
Take your learning in the direction that suits your interests - with specialist pathways in business intelligence, operational excellence, financial management, people management, business transformation, and enterprise
Graduate with a professional qualification from the Chartered Management Institute alongside your degree, to really make your CV stand out
Feel workplace ready with dedicated professional skills development and practical learning opportunities throughout your course
Get hands-on experience such as offering advice to local small businesses as part of our Business Consultancy Project
Take a paid placement year with a business such as L'Oreal or BAE Systems, or take a study abroad year
Benefit from a range of support, through initiatives such as our industry mentoring scheme
Grow your own network by joining extra-curricular events with industry professionals
Get support for setting up your own business from our Entrepreneurs in Residence
Opt to do a foundation year with ICP to get uni-ready ahead of this course, then take up a guaranteed place on this full Bachelor's degree when you successfully finish your foundation year