Arden University

Foundation Degree Business and Innovation (FdA)

Arden UniversityBirmingham Leeds London (Ealing, Holborn, Stratford) Manchester Newcastle Nottingham

Course overview

Launch your career with confidence Arden University’s FdA Business and Innovation foundation degree equips you with the core knowledge and real-world skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-moving business world. This two-year Level 5 qualification builds a strong base in areas like finance, digital marketing, innovation, and people management-giving you the tools to make a real impact from day one. Whether you want to move up in your current role, start your own business, or continue on to a full undergraduate degree, this course is designed to help you plan, achieve, and accelerate your next step.

You’ll also benefit from modules designed to boost your academic confidence and career development-ensuring you’re ready to succeed at university and in your career. Why study this course? Designed to develop entrepreneurial thinking and innovation skills to help you stand out Learn key business functions including digital marketing, project and supply chain management, and people leadership Gain the skills to take on early management roles across a range of industries Dedicated academic skills module helps you succeed, no matter your education background No exams-only practical assessments, with many based on real-world business scenarios Work-based project module to apply what you’ve learned in your workplace or a real organisation

Key highlights

  • Builds foundations in finance, digital marketing, innovation and people management
  • Develops entrepreneurial thinking and innovation skills
  • Covers project management, supply chain management and people leadership
  • No exams, with practical assessments based on real business scenarios
  • Work-based project applying learning in your workplace or real organisation
  • Dedicated academic skills module supports learners from any education background

Entry requirements

  • Access to HE Diploma — or equivalent) with a minimum of 15 credits at level 3) Current professional C.V

Careers this course leads to

  • Assistant manager
  • Team leader
  • Digital marketing assistant
  • Project coordinator
  • Supply chain coordinator
  • Small business owner

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,525 per level (UK campus)

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 Arden University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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