Business Administration and Management with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

Manchester Metropolitan University

Your journey into the world of business begins with a foundation year designed to prepare you for success. More than academic preparation, this year focuses on building confidence, providing direction, and ensuring you feel supported throughout your studies. You’ll explore key business principles, including strategy, finance, and marketing, while developing essential academic skills such as critical thinking, research, and communication. Alongside this, you’ll benefit from strong personal support through our dedicated pastoral care, personalised tutoring, and a close-knit learning community that helps you feel confident and motivated. The foundation year leads directly to our [

](https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/course/ba-business-administration-and-management) degree, which combines theory with real-world practice. From the outset, you’ll be encouraged to think like a future business leader, with the skills and support needed to succeed in today’s fast-changing business environment.

*

Our business school holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, placing us among the best business schools in the world. *

Through activities including internships or volunteering. With our award winning 'Rise at Manchester Met' programme, you can gain extra academic credits towards your degree. *

You can apply for student finance (e.g. tuition fee loan, student loan and student maintenance grant) in the same way as other students. *

This foundation year gives you the time, structure, and guidance to adjust to university-level learning, with the reassurance of tutors who care about your progress and personal growth. *

After your foundation year, you can join our business administration and management degree. Develop your skills further and choose an optional industry placement year or a year studying abroad. *

Manchester is a leading business hub in the UK, home to thriving industries, global organisations and ambitious start-ups, placing your learning at the centre of real-world business activity.