FdA Business Management

The Foundation Degree (FdA) Business Management course at University College Birmingham equips students with essential skills for the business world. The course focuses on core business management skills development and understanding the international business environment, digital marketing, business analytics, finance, and supply chain.

Learning is through practicals, workshops, utilisation of facilities like the Financial Trading Suite, and optional paid work placement to gain experience. This programme was developed in partnership with experts and professional bodies, including the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Business Graduates Association (BGA), to ensure that learning guarantees employment within the sector.

University College Birmingham is known for its state-of-the-art facilities and practical educational approach to prepare students for successful careers. The institution has an advanced Financial Trading Suite for developing practical skills and a Digital Creative Studio equipped for video and audio production. Additionally, the school supports student start-ups and offers guidance from industry specialists and networking events.

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement discussing their reasons for applying to the course and other relevant information about their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students can upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need a minimum of 32 UCAS Tariff points in A-levels (DD or CD), a T-level Pass, a BTEC National Extended Diploma or an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
• Three years of relevant work experience or equivalent qualifications to A-level are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants from non-English speaking countries need to achieve an overall score of 6.0 in IELTS, with at least 5.5 in each section.
•  Other equivalent tests, like PTE, may also be accepted.

For international students, the tuition fee for the Foundation Degree (FdA) Business Management course at University College Birmingham is £16,000 per year.

Scholarships available for international students at the University College Birmingham include the Early Action Scholarship, which is for those who meet specific payment deadlines set by the school. This scholarship is an incentive for applicants who complete their admissions and payments on time; it also does not require a separate application.

After completion of the Foundation Degree (FdA) Business Management course at University College Birmingham, students can become:

• Business Managers
• Management Consultants
• Business Owners
• Sales Executives
• Business Graduates
• Graduate Assistants

Applicants can apply for the course directly on the university's official website. Reach out to our trained advisors for help.