Business Management FdA

**Course snapshot**In the immensely competitive business environment, corporations are constantly seeking recruits with the knowledge and skills to solve complex problems and help achieve strategic success. Our Business Management foundation degree at University College Birmingham will equip you with all the essentials to put you in prime position for meeting this industry demand, paving your way to an accomplished career in business. Developed in close partnership with industry experts and ... READ MORE

**Course snapshot**In the immensely competitive business environment, corporations are constantly seeking recruits with the knowledge and skills to solve complex problems and help achieve strategic success. Our Business Management foundation degree at University College Birmingham will equip you with all the essentials to put you in prime position for meeting this industry demand, paving your way to an accomplished career in business. Developed in close partnership with industry experts and professional bodies including the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Business Graduates Association (BGA), the course combines core knowledge with practical application, supported by our cutting-edge training facilities as well as the option of a paid 48-week work placement.**Who's the course for?**This course is ideal for anyone looking to progress towards management careers within the business sector, as well as for budding entrepreneurs with ambitions to set up their own company.**Why should I study this course?**- **INDUSTRY APPROVED** – Complete our CMI-accredited business management course and get a Level 5 award in Leadership, with membership of the CMI and BGA throughout your studies and access to a wealth of additional learning resources- **WORK PLACEMENT** – Boost your work-ready skills and industry experience on an optional 48-week paid placement, with no tuition fees during your placement year- **PRACTICAL APPLICATION** – Develop a variety of practical skills working and studying in our Financial Trading Suite and Digital Creative Studio on campus- **ENRICHMENT** – Learn from experts through real-world simulations, workshops and guest lectures**Great! Tell me more**Our course features a combination of real-world simulations and workshops supported by our practical training facilities. Students on our finance-related modules have the chance to learn in our Financial Trading Suite - one of the largest among all UK universities, featuring 21 workstations, large wall sceens and a scrolling ticker providing real-time global market information.You will also have access to our new Digital Creative Studio featuring state-of-the-art video and audio production facilities, including a video production studio with 4K cameras and green screen technology. The studio also hosts audio podcasting, vision mixing and editing facilities, as well as high-spec computers with Adobe Creative Cloud software and graphics tablets.If you want to set up your own business, our Enterprise Hive offers a wide range of start-up support, including incubation space, tailored mentoring from industry experts and networking opportunities. Our new campus building Moss House also includes an exhibition space where you can showcase your work to assessors and prospective employers.As part of the course, you will have the option of a 48-week paid work placement with one of our industry partners. What's more, you will not incur any tuition fees during your placement year.**What skills will I gain?**You will be armed with core business management skills and an understanding of the international business environment, as well as a sound grounding in marketing, business analytics, finance, supply chain and logistics.By undertaking the option of a paid placement within industry, you will learn how to put your theoretical training into practice and gain substantial real-world experience before you graduate.**What about the future?**Graduating from this course will enable you to move towards a variety of roles within the world of business, including:- Business manager- Management consultant- Business graduate- Business consultant- Sales executive- Graduate assistantUpon completion of the foundation degree, you can also progress onto the final year of the full BA (Hons) degr