
Business Management (with Foundation Year)
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Course overview
Highlights
During the foundation year we'll help you prepare for degree-level study, developing your subject-specific knowledge of business and management, together with essential academic and IT skills. Combination of research and practitioner-led teaching our staff have significant global industrial experience, others are active researchers in business, management and marketing. Our BSc (Hons) Business Management prepares you to become a strategic problem-solver who can adapt to global business challenges.
It provides broad and specialist understanding of business and enterprise. Boost employability with opportunities for internships, placements, field trips, live briefs and taking part in national competitions like Universities Business Challenge (UBC) Worldwide. A friendly learning environment with easy access to lecturers and opportunities to build your confidence, knowledge and understanding, whatever your background.
Course overview
Our Business Management with Foundation Year provides an alternative route into undergraduate study if, for example, you don’t have the necessary qualifications or cannot meet the entry requirements to begin the standard three-year degree Studying a Business Management degree gives you the broad knowledge of business subjects, operations and functions that can open up a huge range of potential careers, from project, people or production management to financial planning, consultancy, marketing and leadership. During the foundation year, you’ll develop essential academic and IT skills, such as writing, communication, presentation and how to use digital resources to support your studies and research assignments. Equally important, you will learn how to collaborate and work with others.
You will get a taste of studying within a multidisciplinary School, mingling with foundation students from a range of other subjects, including accounting, economics, and marketing. On successful completion, you will join Year 1 of the BSc (Hons) Business Management programme. Read more Course options
Placement year
What is the Placement Year? This exciting opportunity allows you to spend a year working with a self-sourced, professional organisation relevant to your studies. You'll typically start between June and September of your second year and finish by the following June or September.
Placements can be UK-based or even overseas. Why choose a Placement Year? Gain practical experience that complements your academic learning Make valuable industry contacts that could open doors for future careers Strengthen your employability by gaining real-world experience.
How does the Placement Year work? With dedicated support from your Academic School and our Careers and Employability Services, you will be fully equipped to find the perfect placement to complement your degree. We will guide you through the process of securing and finalising your placement arrangements.
Is the Placement Year for you? There is no need to decide now. You will have the chance to explore the Placement Year option after starting your course at Bangor University.
We'll provide all the information you need to make an informed decision. Ready to find out more? Discover the exciting work experience opportunities available by visiting the Work Experience During Your Degree section on our website.
International Experience Year What is the International Experience Year? Take your studies to the next level and graduate with ‘International Experience' in your degree title. This degree offers an optional additional International Experience Year, giving you the chance to spend a year abroad.
Why choose an International Experience Year? Expand your horizons and gain a fresh perspective by living and learning in a different country Boost your career prospects by graduating with international experience and intercultural skills Choose your adventure from a range of exciting destinations and partner universities to find your perfect fit. Is…
Key highlights
- Foundation year builds business knowledge plus essential academic and IT skills
- Teaching mixes active researchers and staff with global industrial experience
- Internships, placements, field trips and live briefs boost employability
- Compete in national competitions such as Universities Business Challenge Worldwide
- Optional placement year with a UK or overseas organisation
- Progress to Year 1 of the BSc (Hons) after the foundation year
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 48-96 — Offers are tariff based, 48-96 tariff points, from Level 3 qualifications* e.g A Levels (including: AS-levels, General Studies) International Baccalaureate: accepted Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): accepted BTEC: D…
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
£1,000 in addition to any other international scholarship awarded by Bangor University, UK (excluding the Vice-Chancellor scholarship), awarded for each year of study.
Up to £1,000Deans Scholarship
Undergraduate: £6,000 (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.
Up to £6,000International Scholarships
Undergraduate: £4,000 minimum (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.
Start-Up Bursaries
Start Up Bursaries of £1,000 are available to those students (aged under 25) entering the University from care.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor Scholarship
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Taught - £10,000
Up to £10,000
Careers this course leads to
- Project manager
- Human resources manager
- Production manager
- Financial planner
- Management consultant
- Marketing manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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