Develop essential knowledge and skills in a range of areas of business and management and prepare for a successful career with our brand-new foundation degree course in Peterborough.
Business and management is an incredibly broad and varied field. By studying at ARU Peterborough, you will gain the knowledge and skills you need to analyse and solve problems – and forge ahead in your career.
We’ll cover important aspects of business and management, including organisational structures objectives, and performance to enable you to add value quickly in a variety of business and managerial roles. The course will enable you to apply a commercial mind-set to sustainable business practice.
You’ll explore the strategic importance of human resource and people management, as well as contemporary issues such as globalisation, sustainability, entrepreneurship and innovation, social responsibility, diversity, ethics, and risk management.
As well as looking at how businesses operate, our FdSc Business and Management degree has a strong focus on learning and development. You’ll acquire a comprehensive understanding of the way individuals – as well as organisations – learn, develop, and grow. As part of this we’ll discuss human resource development and performance improvement.
While studying with us, you’ll become adept at using communication and information technology effectively for business. You’ll also become familiar with standards of professional practice in a range of scenarios, for example as an employee advocate, HR practitioner or a consultant. While studying with us, you’ll become adept at using communication and information technology effectively for business. You’ll also become familiar with standards of professional practice in a range of scenarios, for example as an employee advocate, HR practitioner or a consultant.
One of the benefits of studying at ARU Peterborough is the opportunity to build strong networks with local employers, and work on real-world business challenges.
You’ll find there’s an emphasis on developing important transferable skills. These include complex problem solving, communicating your theories and findings, and applying a range of techniques to the solution of business and management problems.
As a graduate, you will be ready to apply your knowledge and skills in the workplace.
Our foundation degree also offers a progression route (with 50% or higher overall grade) to our BSc (Hons) Business and Management. 195 credits will be awarded on progression.
Course Details - Modules
Modules are subject to change and availability.
Year 1:
Core modules
Literacies in HE
Introduction to Business
Extended Project
Year 2:
Core modules
Introduction to Financial Analysis and Management
Digital Business and Principles of Marketing
Global Business Environment and International Strategy
Organisational Behaviour
Introduction to Business Contracts and the Law
Year3:
Core modules
Entrepreneurial Practice
Project Management
Ruskin Module
Optional modules
Prototype and Testing
Retail and Services Marketing
Using Business Information in HR Practice
Creative Thinking
Consumer Behaviour
Course Details – Assessment Method
All assessments are designed to allow you to demonstrate your learning, and to make sure you’re developing the abilities and skills you need to complete the course. We’ll assess your knowledge and understanding using a variety of assessment methods, including business plans, marketing evaluations and reflective reports.
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:
N129
Institution code:
A60
Campus Name:
ARU Peterborough
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
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
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