Manchester Metropolitan University

Business Management (Foundation Year)

Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom

Course overview

This course is designed to prepare you for studying our BA (Hons) Business Management degree. Business careers offer limitless possibilities. Whether you’ve got ambitions of holding high-profile roles or setting up your own company, we'll help you gain the right skills to get you started.

It will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to study for the full honours degree, even if you don’t currently meet the academic requirements. You'll develop your study skills including academic writing and personal and professional development to start you off in the best possible way for your

Key highlights

  • Prepares you for progression onto the BA (Hons) Business Management degree
  • Route to honours study without currently meeting academic requirements
  • Develops study skills including academic writing
  • Includes personal and professional development to start your studies

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 80 — 80 UCAS tariff points GCE A levels - grades BB, CDD or equivalent Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade MMP Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 80 UCAS Tariff points UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma -…
  • A-level: BB — 80 UCAS tariff points GCE A levels - grades BB, CDD or equivalent Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade MMP Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 80 UCAS Tariff points UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma -…
  • BTEC: MMP — BTEC National Extended Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall with a minimum 80
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — overall or 80 UC

Scholarships

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    £2,000 for each year of your degree.

    Up to £2,000
  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarship

    The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.

  • Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship

    Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Business manager
  • Management trainee
  • Business development executive
  • Entrepreneur
  • Operations manager
  • Project coordinator

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

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