Get your start in the business world on this foundation course, learning the skills and knowledge you'll need to succeed. You'll find out about different business models and the main issues affecting the management of modern companies.OverviewThis foundation degree is designed for people who may not have formal qualifications beyond school and are currently working in a business. It’s a two-year programme that helps you develop your career in business and management. The course covers the first two years of an Honours degree, and you’ll have the option to progress onto a third year to complete a full BA (Hons) in Business and Management.The programme will build your knowledge of business, the key issues affecting modern organisations, and how they’re managed. It’s taught through a mix of face-to-face classes and self-study, and it encourages you to use your own work experience to connect theory with practice. This way, you can apply what you learn in the classroom to your job and bring your real-world experience back into your studies.Why us?Course content has been carefully designed with students and employers to enhance your employability. Every module has a link to industry so that you can apply your learning in authentic business scenarios. Cutting-edge topics are covered such as issues around sustainability in business and digital aspects of business in the 21st century workplace. We're 2nd in the UK for International Student Diversity (QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025).We’re proud to be a top 40 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2025).We are one of the world’s best young universities according to the THE Young University Rankings 2024.