Course Summary

It’s imperative for businesses to effectively recruit, retain and motivate their employees to succeed in a competitive, global economy. So, we’ve designed you a course - in consultation with industry and the professional bodies – so you can specialise in the human dimension of business and management. Your foundation year will provide you with basic academic knowledge and skills to bring you up-to-speed to move onto the BA(Hons) programme when you’ll explore core principles of business management with a focus on marketing. **Why Choose University of Cumbria** We’ll provide you with a firm grasp of disciplines of Human Resource Management and gain understanding of HR systems and their impact upon organisations and people in the context of current business landscapes. But you won’t just learn theoretically about business management and human resources- you’ll be doing it in practical and interactive sessions to enhance your skills that employers demand in today’s dynamic business environment. - 9/10 of our graduates are in employment or further study within 6 months of graduating (DLHE 2017) - Graduate with a solid portfolio of work to present to a future employer - Our strong links with regional businesses and with partnerships nationally and internationally boost your placement and employment prospects - Opportunity to work with real businesses on project-based assignments - Use the latest technology and packages of that in the real business world - We get to know you due to small class sizes and provide a personal tutor system - Taught by academic tutors who are current industry consultants and published experts - Tutors conduct international research giving you dynamic and research-informed teaching - Study in a professional and interactive environment of our dedicated Business School - Tailor-make your own courses to fit your future career path - We’ll push you to your academic limit, so you graduate being the best you can be - Access to new and modern social and study spaces, technology and facilities You’ll live on our campus in the vibrant student city of Lancaster by the spectacular north west coastline and within an hour of the Lake District National Park and the big cities of Manchester and Liverpool. So, whether you want lively or leisurely in your free time, you’re within reach of both. Our campus is also home to the Centre For Regional Economic Development, where our academics work with local authorities together with large and small organisations to research and analyse contemporary issues affecting local and regional economies in the north of England. So, your studies will benefit from the latest research and best practices. Our graduates have been snapped up by banks and major high-street companies for graduate schemes. So, if you’re looking for a course that’ll give you an edge in business, a great employability profile and current industry-specific business knowledge – this is it. **Modules** **Year one** Essential University Skills 1 Contemporary Issues and the Media Business Innovation Essential University Skills 2 Leading and Managing Individuals and Organisations Individual Case Study **Year two** Managing People and Organisations The Business Environment Introduction to Business Finance Fundamentals of Business Principles of Marketing Management Accounting **Year three** Organisational Behaviour Responsibility, Ethics and Sustainability in Practice Human Resource Management, Theory and Practice Services Marketing Managing Operations Employee Development and Performance Sandwich Placement (if you transfer to BA (Hons) Business Management with Human Resources Management (with sandwich placement) **Year four** Strategic Analysis Business Psychology International Human Resource Management Managing the Global Workforce

Course Details - Modules

Year one - Compulsory modules: Essential University Skills 1, Contemporary Issues and the Media, Business Innovation, Essential University Skills 2, Leading and Managing Individuals and Organisations, Individual Case Study. Year two - Compulsory modules: Managing People and Organisations, The Business Environment, Introduction to Business Finance, Fundamentals of Business, Principles of Marketing, Management Accounting. Year three - Compulsory modules: Organisational Behaviour, Responsibility, Ethics and Sustainability in Practice, Human Resource Management, Theory and Practice, Services Marketing, Managing Operations, Employee Development and Performance, Sandwich Placement (if you transfer to BA (Hons) Business Management with Human Resources Management (with sandwich placement)). Year four - Compulsory modules: Strategic Analysis, Business Psychology, International Human Resource Management, Managing the Global Workforce. Optional modules (subject to availability and demand): Applied Business Research and Analysis, Independent Project, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: N106

Institution code: C99

Campus Name: Lancaster

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Potential to succeed can be measured in a number of ways including academic qualifications and skills obtained outside academic study such as work experience. You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table. Please check selection criteria for any additional entry requirements.


If you are over 21 and returning to study after being in relevant employment for a minimum of 3 years and do not meet the published entry requirements for Year 1 of our degree courses, please do not assume you are not qualified to join us. Our experienced Admissions and Academic staff will review your prior qualifications and professional experience to support your application. The Integrated Foundation Year programmes support your return to education and are specifically designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree but may not have all the necessary qualifications, skills or experience to join the degree in Year 1. Contact our Course Enquiries Team for more information.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 88%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

EU 8760.0 Year 1
England 6125.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6125.0 Year 1
Scotland 6125.0 Year 1
Wales 6125.0 Year 1
International 8760.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

These fees are for the first year only. For years 2 - 4, the BA or BSc fee will apply. Visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/studentfinance for more information about student fees and finance, and for details about our alumni discount.

Provider information

Registered Office
Fusehill Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Carlisle
CA1 2HH

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