BSc (Hons) Business Management with Entrepreneurship with Foundation and Placement Years is aimed at students who have an interest in developing knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of entrepreneurship and innovation and aspire to launch their own venture. It seeks to give students a learning experience that allows them to develop proficiencies that create effective managerial behaviour in different organisations in today’s changing business environment. The curriculum and learning and teaching strategy are complemented by guest lectures and ‘live’ workshops to promote independent learning and increase their entrepreneurship skills for the future. This knowledge and skills will be further developed and expanded in the years following the successful completion of the Foundation Year. The degree programme is designed so that the Foundation Year provides an underpinning year, incorporating both academic and work/professional related learning, for applicants needing to improve their knowledge and understanding of management and its related skills. The year provides students with knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of social sciences along with the necessary skills needed to participate in the undergraduate business programmes at levels 4, 5 and 6. This includes developing numeracy skills with the aim to develop students’ mathematical knowledge and skills in a way which encourages confidence and appreciation of mathematics as a subject and provides students with the mathematical background necessary for business studies at the undergraduate level. The Foundation Year also offers a literacy skills module that is designed to support students entering Higher Education at Level 3 wishing to progress to a bachelor in business. Year 1 provides you with a good understanding of the foundations of business. Years 2 and 3 give you a thorough grounding in the more specialist concepts and applications of strategic management innovation and entrepreneurship. The programme provides the intellectual underpinnings required for launching a new venture in a rapidly changing business environment, a rigorous approach to self-awareness and personal development and significant exposure to the world of work and its current demands through work experience opportunities. *Optional placement year subject to approval BSc Business Management with Entrepreneurshipwith Foundation and Placement Years Do you have the entrepreneurial spirit to succeed with your own business or in a corporate setting? This undergraduate degree is designed with a strong focus on your employability. It delivers the foundations of business including marketing, project management, and finance before specialising in strategic management, innovation and entrepreneurship, and is particularly ideal for those interested in launching their own venture. Students will also have an opportunity to qualify for the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership (5D1V2) or the Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management (5C1V2) dependent on the successful completion of relevant modules. Optional Placement Year New from September 2021 – our Placement Year provides the opportunity to spend an academic year working for an employer to gain vital experience to boost your employability. With the supervision and support of our academics, a Placement Year gives you the chance to gain real-world experience, develop leadership skills, and take a significant first step into the highly competitive business world. Free Master's On successful completion of an undergraduate degree, our Business School students can progress onto a business Master's with us for free. T&C's apply. Leadership Summer School Students can choose to attend our International Leadership Summer School in Berlin at the end of the second year to boost their leadership skills and sample Berlin. 1st for Overall Student Satisfaction We have been ranked first amongst universities for overall student satisfaction in England in the 2020 National Student Survey. Course Requirements 32 UCAS points from the equivalent of one A Level or 40 UCAS points from the equivalent of two A Levels. Students should also possess GCSE English Language at A-C (9-4), and Grade D/4 or above in GCSE Maths or equivalent qualifications. An English language level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or above, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Non-standard applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Course Details BSc (Hons) Business Management with Entrepreneurship The BSc (Hons) Business Management with Entrepreneurship is aimed at students who have an interest in developing knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of entrepreneurship and innovation and aspire to launch their own venture. The programme offers students a thorough grounding in business and the more specialist concepts and applications of entrepreneurship, project management, and personal finance. Year One of the course will provide students with a clear understanding of the foundations of business. Years Two and Three gives you a thorough grounding in the more specialist concepts and applications of strategic management, innovation and entrepreneurship. In addition to academic and sector-specific knowledge, the programme aims to support your development in key employability skills, such as research, presentation, critical analysis, problem-solving, team building and entrepreneurship. The course is also supported by the business school incubator that provides support for young entrepreneurs in four specific areas: Start-up, Social Enterprise, Digital Enterprise, and App Development. Graduates looking to continue their studies with a postgraduate course may be interested in the following ULBS courses: MSc Strategic Business Management MSc Project Management Placement Year Our degrees are built around preparing you for the workplace and with that in mind, we encourage students to select the option to undertake a placement year. Taking place in the 3rd year of a 4-year degree, you’ll have the opportunity to find paid work, putting the learning of your first 2 years into practice to develop and enhance real-world skills to launch your career. So how does it work? Whilst you will be responsible for finding your own placement, our dedicated Business Employability Team will be on hand to support you through the process. The hours per week that you work will be determined by your placement organisation, however, expect it to be between 18 hours and 35 hours per week for a minimum of 30 weeks. If you’re not successful in securing a placement then do not worry - you’ll simply transfer to a non-placement version of your course. There is no assessment connected to the placement year, though you will be required to deliver a presentation summarising your learning and experience. Our placement year courses are open to everyone including international students, who can contact our International Office for specific advice and guidance. Foundation Year You can choose to take an additional Foundation Year before you start this course. This introductory year focuses on developing the key skills required to study at the degree level and covers the same modules across all business and law courses. The modules covered will initially enhance your communications skills, digital and information literacy and ability to think critically. In addition, modules covering the Foundations of Business Management, Law, and Social Sciences will not only support your progression onto your business degree but also give you an introduction to other disciplines. You then have the added flexibility of switching your degree programme if another discipline captures your interest, subject to availability and entry requirements. Course Structure Foundation Year Optional Citizenship Academic and Report Writing Numeracy Skills in Context Foundations of Business Management Foundations of Law Foundations of Social Sciences Year 1: 31 study weeks Essentials of Management Academic and Employability Skills Principles of Marketing Accounting and Finance Quantitative Methods for Business Managing and Leading People Year 2: 30 study weeks Ethics and Law in the Gig Economy Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility Economics for Business Principles of Entrepreneurship Creativity and Innovation in the Digital World Project Management Placement Year Optional Students have the option to undertake a paid Placement Year with a business employer. Year 4: 30 study weeks Global Leadership and Change Management Regulations and Accountability of the Entrepreneur Forming and Financing the Enterprise Personal Finance Business Plan Course Information Assessment Assessments may consist of individual in-class tests, individual reports, in-class group presentations, group projects and exams. Structure This course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning. How to Apply Applications for all our undergraduate Business courses are now open. Fees 2022/23: UK - £9,250 International - £14,750 (London), £13,750 (non-London) Please note the fee for the Placement Year is 20% of the usual tuition fee i.e. £1,850 (Home) and £2,950 (International- London), £2,750 (International- non-London). 2023/24: UK - £9,250 per annum International - £16,700 per annum (London), £15,900 per annum (non-London) Please note the fee for the Placement Year is 20% of the usual tuition fee i.e. £1,850 (Home) and £3,350 (International- London), £3,200 (International- non-London).
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