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FdA Business Management

The Foundation Degree in Business Management (FdA) builds on the knowledge developed in the Certificate stage and provides a broader and deeper understanding of business and organisational practice. The programme combines academic learning…

Length
2 years
Study
Hybrid
Location
Canary Wharf, London
Qualification
Undergraduate FdA

Course overview

More about the course

The Foundation Degree in Business Management (FdA) builds on the knowledge developed in the Certificate stage and provides a broader and deeper understanding of business and organisational practice. The programme combines academic learning with work-related experience, allowing students to apply theory to real business contexts. Students explore contemporary business issues including sustainability, entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and operations management. Through work-based learning and industry engagement, the programme focuses strongly on employability.

What you’ll explore

  • The Business Environment
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Academic Study Skills
  • Personal Development
  • People and Performance Management

Curriculum

Course modules

Credits shown per module

1

Modules Year One

7 modules
  • The Business Environment
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Academic Study Skills
  • Personal Development
  • People and Performance Management
  • Accounting for Managers
  • Work Related Learning
2

Modules Year Two

9 modules
  • Ethics and Sustainability
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • Work Based Learning
  • Digital Marketing
  • Professional Development
  • Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Optional modules

  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Management Accounting
  • Principles of Leadership

Admissions

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have:

  • Passport
  • Immigration Status (Settled/Pre-Settled)
  • E-VISA Screenshot (Not required for British/Irish and Settled Status applicants)
  • Personal Statement (min. 300 words)
  • Level 3 qualification with 120 credits (or equivalent) or 2+ years of customer-focused work experience with proof of employment
  • Proof of Address

Aged 21 or over?

Applicants aged 21 or over who do not meet the standard academic requirements may still be considered if they have at least two years of relevant work experience. This experience should demonstrate transferable skills such as:

  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Organisational ability
  • Working effectively as part of a team

Teaching

How is the course taught?

  • Seminars
  • Lectures
  • Self-directed training and study
  • Classroom activities

Assessment

How am I assessed?

  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Report writing
  • Essays

What will I achieve?

If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a Undergraduate FdA Business Management.

Your future

Where can I progress?

Business Analyst, Trainee Operations Coordinator, Business Development Associate, Administrative Assistant, Entry-level Manager and Business Consultant.

You may also choose to progress onto further study, such as an Honours Top-Up degree in a related discipline.

Tuition fee

£9,790

per year*

*Subject to parliamentary procedure.

You should expect to pay tuition fees for every year in attendance and be aware these fees may increase annually. On the basis of current government guidance any increase is unlikely to exceed the increase in inflation by reference to the Retail Price Index (RPI).