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This Foundation Year provides you with an introduction to both the theoretical and practical dimensions of business and management.

The programme blends theory and practice to develop your understanding of management practice and is aligned to the principles of responsible management and sustainability goals.

A Foundation Year offers a transition into university life, bridging the gap between earlier forms of education and undergraduate degrees in Business. This programme will introduce you to a wide range of business issues, ranging from strategy and marketing to entrepreneurship and responsible management, whilst placing these topics within the broader context of academic and career development.

The curriculum aims to enhance your employability and career readiness as the modules blend skills and knowledge in a practical environment. This incorporates learning data analytical skills, acting ethically and responsibly in business and understanding how to lead business organisations within a global context.

Why choose Northumbria to study Business and Management?

You will join the Newcastle Business School, which holds double accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in business and accounting. This accreditation reflects our academic excellence and commitment to developing individuals to achieve their potential through professionally relevant, research engaged education.

Over 95% of students studying Business Studies at Northumbria felt free to express their ideas, opinions, and beliefs (NSS, 2023).

Business and Management is ranked 9th in the UK for research power (REF, 2021). This is a rise of 51 places, the largest rise in the sector.

 

This Foundation Year provides you with an introduction to both the theoretical and practical dimensions of business and management.

The programme blends theory and practice to develop your understanding of management practice and is aligned to the principles of responsible management and sustainability goals.

A Foundation Year offers a transition into university life, bridging the gap between earlier forms of education and undergraduate degrees in Business. This programme will introduce you to a wide range of business issues, ranging from strategy and marketing to entrepreneurship and responsible management, whilst placing these topics within the broader context of academic and career development.

The curriculum aims to enhance your employability and career readiness as the modules blend skills and knowledge in a practical environment. This incorporates learning data analytical skills, acting ethically and responsibly in business and understanding how to lead business organisations within a global context.

Why choose Northumbria to study Business and Management?

You will join the Newcastle Business School, which holds double accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in business and accounting. This accreditation reflects our academic excellence and commitment to developing individuals to achieve their potential through professionally relevant, research engaged education.

Over 95% of students studying Business Studies at Northumbria felt free to express their ideas, opinions, and beliefs (NSS, 2023).

Business and Management is ranked 9th in the UK for research power (REF, 2021). This is a rise of 51 places, the largest rise in the sector.

 

Course Information

UCAS Code
N765

Level of Study
Undergraduate

Mode of Study
1 year full-time followed by a further 3 years full-time study or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Department
Newcastle Business School

Location
City Campus, Northumbria University

City
Newcastle

Start
September 2024 or September 2025

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Newcastle Business School has a global reputation for delivering some of the best business management education in the UK.

If you want to become a future leader or manager in a corporate environment, then you’ll be interested to find out more about Newcastle Business School.

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Entry Requirements 2024/25

Standard Entry

96 UCAS Tariff points

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas or the International Baccalaureate

Find out how many points your qualifications are worth using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator

Northumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to study at our University regardless of personal circumstances or background. To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfo

Subject Requirements:
There are no specific subject requirements for this course

GCSE Requirements:
Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4 or C, or the equivalent.

Additional Requirements:
There are no additional requirements for this course

International Qualifications:
We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications from the UK and worldwide which may not exactly match those shown above. If you have taken qualifications outside the UK you can find out how your qualifications compare by visiting our country page www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

English Language Requirements:
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

Entry Requirements 2025/26

Standard Entry

96 UCAS Tariff points

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas or the International Baccalaureate

Find out how many points your qualifications are worth using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator

Northumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to study at our University regardless of personal circumstances or background. To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfo

Subject Requirements:
There are no specific subject requirements for this course

GCSE Requirements:
Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4 or C, or the equivalent.

Additional Requirements:
There are no additional requirements for this course

International Qualifications:
We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications from the UK and worldwide which may not exactly match those shown above. If you have taken qualifications outside the UK you can find out how your qualifications compare by visiting our country page www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

English Language Requirements:
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

Fees and Funding 2024/25 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.


EU Fee in Year 1: £18,250

International Fee in Year 1: £18,250


Please see the main Funding Pages for 24/25 scholarship information.

 


ADDITIONAL COSTS

There are no Additional Costs

Fees and Funding 2025/26 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1*: TBC

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.



EU Fee in Year 1: **TBC


International Fee in Year 1: TBC

ADDITIONAL COSTS

TBC

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Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

NX9308 -

Professional Development for Responsible Management Practice (Core,20 Credits)

Your learning is achieved via a combination of weekly workshops, seminars and fortnightly group and/or individual tutorials. The aim of all sessions is to create a friendly, interactive and inclusive learning environment. Indicative topics include (but are not limited to):
• Researching and referencing reliable sources of information
• How to thinking critically and analytically
• Time management for professional development
• Presentation skills – visual, verbal and written
• Team work – how to work with and influence others
• Professional skills in business leadership and management
• Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
• Introduction to Career Planning

More information

NX9309 -

Business Environment and Functions (Core,20 Credits)

How are business organisation organised in order to deliver on their strategic mission and prosper in an increasingly competitive globalised environment? This module is designed to develop your understanding of business practice and the key strategic concerns of senior managers. In doing, this module will provide through the exploration of the functions of a business, the foundation for your later career as a manager.

Contemporary business operations are dependent on the efficient and effective application of certain key functions, namely Strategy, Marketing, and Human Resource Management. You will explore how each contributes to organisational performance, as well as how these all are inter-related and mutually dependent. In your study of Strategy, you will explore the idea of strategic positioning and choice, which is so important for businesses in setting out their intended direction of travel. In your study of Human Resource and Management you will think about what human capital means and what are competencies. In your exploration of marketing, you will consider how businesses engage in market segmentation and promotional strategies. These activities may appear very different but in reality, these all contribute to the business as a whole.

In this module you will be assessed by the submission of Professional Report. You will be guided on how to construct the report in lectures and seminars.

More information

NX9310 -

Business Information Management (Core,20 Credits)

In this module, you will learn about the practical challenges faced by organisations in creating business information and communicating this information in an understandable way. You will learn about business data, its key sources and how this can be created for specific project purposes through survey design and associated data collection. You will learn how to undertake primary data collection in an ethically appropriate way and how to handle, prepare and analyse your data using analytical tools e.g. Excel. The importance of communication to your business audience is reinforced through verbal and written presentation of your study findings.

Within this module, you will cover the following topics:
• Introduction to Business Information.
• Data and Information Management: sources; types; storage; accessibility.
• Data Collection: survey design and distribution, taking account of the different types of data we might want to collect.
• Ethical aspects of data collection.
• Data Preparation - extracting and importing data to analytical tools e.g. Excel; preparing data for analysis.
• Data Analysis and Presentation with analytical tools: converting data into business information and intelligence.
• Communicating the Information and Intelligence – using reports and presentations.

As an integral part of your learning, you will use “real” data, which you will subsequently learn to manage, prepare and analyse. You will learn how to present your work in verbal and written formats, leading to the development of a 2,000 word individual report for your summative assessment.

More information

NX9311 -

Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Core,20 Credits)

This module examines how our business organisations are organised in order to deliver on their strategic mission in an increasingly competitive globalised environment. This module is designed to develop your understanding of business practice and the key strategic concerns of senior managers. This module will provide, through the exploration of the functions of a business, the foundation for your later career as a manager.

In this module you will be assessed by a Project that involves a presentation and a project whilst working in a team. You will be guided on how to approach this examination in lectures and seminars.

More information

NX9312 -

Introduction to Responsible Business (Core,20 Credits)

Your learning is achieved via a series of coherent lectures & seminars. The aim is to create a friendly, highly interactive and inclusive learning environment including a range of diverse learning activities. Indicative topics include (but are not limited to):

• Sustainability Literacy
• Global Environmental Issues
• Sustainable Development Goals
• Business and Society
• Contemporary Business Issues
• Introduction to Business Ethics
• Responsible Business Models
• Sustainable Business Theories
• Sustainable Business Innovation

In addition to knowledge generation this approach will enable you to further develop transferable skills essential for success at both university and in the world of work: personal confidence, teamwork & collaboration, self-management and independent learning. You will be assessed through a combination of debates/presentations and coursework, which will equip you with the transferable skills required for your programme and future employment. Above all, this module will stimulate your curiosity as to how business can be a force for good in making the world a better place.

More information

NX9313 -

Leadership and Management in Professional Practice Project (Core,20 Credits)

How are businesses organised and who is responsible for this? How do both leaders and managers contribute in their own way to the collective performance of a business organisation?

In particular, the functions of management are to: Set objectives/targets for individuals, teams and larger work units; make day-to-day decisions, especially in relation to staff recruitment, costing projects and budgeting for the future; reviewing individual and collective performance and planning for the future.

For leaders, you will explore how their role is primarily concerned with changing the emotional state of colleagues through inspiration, concern and authentic commitment. You will also consider how poor leadership is manifested and study examples of how poor leadership impacts on others and the wider organisation. You will gain an understanding of differing views of leadership and what models (Transactional; Transformational, Authentic, Distributed) have been put forward to explain its practice in the real world.

As a result of studying this module, you will have a foundation for later study in your undergraduate degree and understand the benefits of effective leadership and management for business organisations.

More information

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

NX9308 -

Professional Development for Responsible Management Practice (Core,20 Credits)

Your learning is achieved via a combination of weekly workshops, seminars and fortnightly group and/or individual tutorials. The aim of all sessions is to create a friendly, interactive and inclusive learning environment. Indicative topics include (but are not limited to):
• Researching and referencing reliable sources of information
• How to thinking critically and analytically
• Time management for professional development
• Presentation skills – visual, verbal and written
• Team work – how to work with and influence others
• Professional skills in business leadership and management
• Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
• Introduction to Career Planning

More information

NX9309 -

Business Environment and Functions (Core,20 Credits)

How are business organisation organised in order to deliver on their strategic mission and prosper in an increasingly competitive globalised environment? This module is designed to develop your understanding of business practice and the key strategic concerns of senior managers. In doing, this module will provide through the exploration of the functions of a business, the foundation for your later career as a manager.

Contemporary business operations are dependent on the efficient and effective application of certain key functions, namely Strategy, Marketing, and Human Resource Management. You will explore how each contributes to organisational performance, as well as how these all are inter-related and mutually dependent. In your study of Strategy, you will explore the idea of strategic positioning and choice, which is so important for businesses in setting out their intended direction of travel. In your study of Human Resource and Management you will think about what human capital means and what are competencies. In your exploration of marketing, you will consider how businesses engage in market segmentation and promotional strategies. These activities may appear very different but in reality, these all contribute to the business as a whole.

In this module you will be assessed by the submission of Professional Report. You will be guided on how to construct the report in lectures and seminars.

More information

NX9310 -

Business Information Management (Core,20 Credits)

In this module, you will learn about the practical challenges faced by organisations in creating business information and communicating this information in an understandable way. You will learn about business data, its key sources and how this can be created for specific project purposes through survey design and associated data collection. You will learn how to undertake primary data collection in an ethically appropriate way and how to handle, prepare and analyse your data using analytical tools e.g. Excel. The importance of communication to your business audience is reinforced through verbal and written presentation of your study findings.

Within this module, you will cover the following topics:
• Introduction to Business Information.
• Data and Information Management: sources; types; storage; accessibility.
• Data Collection: survey design and distribution, taking account of the different types of data we might want to collect.
• Ethical aspects of data collection.
• Data Preparation - extracting and importing data to analytical tools e.g. Excel; preparing data for analysis.
• Data Analysis and Presentation with analytical tools: converting data into business information and intelligence.
• Communicating the Information and Intelligence – using reports and presentations.

As an integral part of your learning, you will use “real” data, which you will subsequently learn to manage, prepare and analyse. You will learn how to present your work in verbal and written formats, leading to the development of a 2,000 word individual report for your summative assessment.

More information

NX9311 -

Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Core,20 Credits)

This module examines how our business organisations are organised in order to deliver on their strategic mission in an increasingly competitive globalised environment. This module is designed to develop your understanding of business practice and the key strategic concerns of senior managers. This module will provide, through the exploration of the functions of a business, the foundation for your later career as a manager.

In this module you will be assessed by a Project that involves a presentation and a project whilst working in a team. You will be guided on how to approach this examination in lectures and seminars.

More information

NX9312 -

Introduction to Responsible Business (Core,20 Credits)

Your learning is achieved via a series of coherent lectures & seminars. The aim is to create a friendly, highly interactive and inclusive learning environment including a range of diverse learning activities. Indicative topics include (but are not limited to):

• Sustainability Literacy
• Global Environmental Issues
• Sustainable Development Goals
• Business and Society
• Contemporary Business Issues
• Introduction to Business Ethics
• Responsible Business Models
• Sustainable Business Theories
• Sustainable Business Innovation

In addition to knowledge generation this approach will enable you to further develop transferable skills essential for success at both university and in the world of work: personal confidence, teamwork & collaboration, self-management and independent learning. You will be assessed through a combination of debates/presentations and coursework, which will equip you with the transferable skills required for your programme and future employment. Above all, this module will stimulate your curiosity as to how business can be a force for good in making the world a better place.

More information

NX9313 -

Leadership and Management in Professional Practice Project (Core,20 Credits)

How are businesses organised and who is responsible for this? How do both leaders and managers contribute in their own way to the collective performance of a business organisation?

In particular, the functions of management are to: Set objectives/targets for individuals, teams and larger work units; make day-to-day decisions, especially in relation to staff recruitment, costing projects and budgeting for the future; reviewing individual and collective performance and planning for the future.

For leaders, you will explore how their role is primarily concerned with changing the emotional state of colleagues through inspiration, concern and authentic commitment. You will also consider how poor leadership is manifested and study examples of how poor leadership impacts on others and the wider organisation. You will gain an understanding of differing views of leadership and what models (Transactional; Transformational, Authentic, Distributed) have been put forward to explain its practice in the real world.

As a result of studying this module, you will have a foundation for later study in your undergraduate degree and understand the benefits of effective leadership and management for business organisations.

More information

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Northumbria University is committed to developing an inclusive, diverse and accessible campus and wider University community and are determined to ensure that opportunities we provide are open to all.

We are proud to work in partnership with AccessAble to provide Detailed Access Guides to our buildings and facilities across our City, Coach Lane and London Campuses. A Detailed Access Guide lets you know what access will be like when you visit somewhere. It looks at the route you will use getting in and what is available inside. All guides have Accessibility Symbols that give you a quick overview of what is available, and photographs to show you what to expect. The guides are produced by trained surveyors who visit our campuses annually to ensure you have trusted and accurate information.

You can use Northumbria’s AccessAble Guides anytime to check the accessibility of a building or facility and to plan your routes and journeys. Search by location, building or accessibility feature to find the information you need. 

We are dedicated to helping students who may require additional support during their student journey and offer 1-1 advice and guidance appropriate to individual requirements. If you feel you may need additional support you can find out more about what we offer here where you can also contact us with any questions you may have:

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Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with possible restrictions imposed by the government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors if this is deemed necessary in future.

 

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