BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year
Study for a BA (Hons) degree with Magna Carta College at weekends, at one of the Buckinghamshire New University campuses in Uxbridge or High Wycombe.
BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year
Study for a BA (Hons) degree with Magna Carta College at weekends, at one of the Buckinghamshire New University campuses in Uxbridge or High Wycombe
Enrolment Dates
January 2025
Study Mode
Full time On-Campus Weekend Delivery
Programme Brochure
Programme Details
The course begins with a foundation year, where you will develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need for academic success before starting your degree. The three years that follow the foundation year, will give you a full grounding in business management, with modules that will prepare you to meet the expectations of the modern global business environment. Employers seek graduates with a good understanding of all business functions and operations, innovative and critical thinking skills, strategic leadership, and project management competencies. This course will provide you with all of these and help you obtain gainful employment, promotion, start your own business, or go on to further study.
Programme Details
The course begins with a foundation year, where you will develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need for academic success before starting your degree. The three years that follow the foundation year, will give you a full grounding in business management, with modules that will prepare you to meet the expectations of the modern global business environment. Employers seek graduates with qualifications, a good understanding of all business functions and operations, innovative and critical thinking skills, strategic leadership, and project management competencies. This course will provide you with all of these and help you obtain gainful employment, promotion, start your own business, or go on to further study.
What will I study?
With our BA (Hons) Business Management, you’ll be well-placed and well-prepared to enter the employment market. You’ll cover diverse subject areas, including managing and engaging people, strategic marketing and global business sustainability.
| Module Title | Level | Year | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparing for Success: Knowledge and Creativity | 3 | 0 | N/A |
| Preparing for Success: Self Development & Responsibility | 3 | 0 | N/A |
| Introduction to Business Studies | 3 | 0 | N/A |
| Inquiry Based Learning | 3 | 0 | N/A |
| Module Title | Level | Year | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting in Practice | 5 | 2 | 20 |
| Responsible Enterprise and Ethical Research | 5 | 2 | 20 |
| Project Management and Sustainable Operations | 5 | 2 | 20 |
| Strategic Marketing | 5 | 2 | 20 |
| Optional Modules | |||
| Consumer Behaviour | 5 | 2 | 20 |
| Data Analytics for Business Decisions | 5 | 2 | 20 |
| Opportunity Modules | |||
| Choose 2 x 10 credit Level 5 Opportunity modules | 5 | 2 | 2 x 10 |
| Module Title | Level | Year | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Modules | |||
| Global Business and Sustainability | 4 | 1 | 20 |
| People Management and Employment Skills | 4 | 1 | 20 |
| Introduction to Data and Analytics | 4 | 1 | 20 |
| Introduction to Financial Decision Making | 4 | 1 | 20 |
| Principles of Marketing | 4 | 1 | 20 |
| Opportunity Modules | |||
| Choose 2 x 10 credit Level 4 Opportunity modules | 4 | 1 | 2 x 10 |
| Module Title | Level | Year | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Modules | |||
| Sustainable Strategic Agility and Innovation | 6 | 3 | 20 |
| Field Immersion and Leadership for Career Development | 6 | 3 | 20 |
| Macro and Diverse Business Issues | 6 | 3 | 20 |
| Independent Professional Project | 6 | 3 | 40 |
| Optional Modules | |||
| International Marketing | 6 | 3 | 20 |
| Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) Strategy and Planning | 6 | 3 | 20 |
| Module Code | Module Title |
|---|---|
| Semester One | |
| FY026 | Preparing for Success: Knowledge and Creativity |
| FY027 | Preparing for Success: Self Development and Responsibility |
| Semester Two | |
| FY028 | Inquiry Based Learning |
| FY021 | Introduction to Business Studies |
| Module Code | Module Title |
|---|---|
| Semester One | |
| BM561 | Business Consulting |
| BM522 | Project Management |
| BM533 | Contemporary Business Economics |
| BM564 | Enterprise and Entrepreneurship |
| Semester Two | |
| BM563 | Operations and Service Management |
| BM565 | Digital Business and New Technologies |
| BM562 | Consulting in practice |
| MG526 | Customer Experience |
| Module Code | Module Title |
|---|---|
| Semester One | |
| BM461 | Global Business environment |
| MG408 | The Graduate Challenge |
| MG411 | Introduction to People Management |
| MG412 | Principles of Marketing |
| Semester Two | |
| BM414 | Financial Decision Making |
| MG414 | Organisational Behaviour |
| MG410 | Career Viewpoint |
| MG413 | Data Insights for Business Decisions |
| Module Code | Module Title |
|---|---|
| Semester One | |
| BM631 | Research Methods |
| BM633 | Strategic Agility |
| MG628 | International Marketing Management |
| MG629 | Developing leadership and management skills |
| Semester Two | |
| BM632 | Managing & Developing Innovation & Creativity |
| MG630 | Change Management and organisation Development |
| BM634 | Dissertation |
| Module Title | Level | Year | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparing for Success: Knowledge and Creativity | 3 | 0 | N/A |
| Preparing for Success: Self Development and Responsibility | 3 | 0 | N/A |
| Introduction to Business Studies | 3 | 0 | N/A |
Inquiry Based Learning | 3 | 0 | N/A |
| Module Title | Level | Year | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Consulting | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| Project Management | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| Contemporary Business Economics | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| Consulting in practice | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| Operations and Service Management | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| Digital Business and New Technologies | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| Students should choose one of the following options, one module per semester | |||
| Enterprise and Entrepreneurship | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| Strategic Marketing | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| Customer Experience | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| Module Title | Level | Year | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Modules | |||
| Global Business environment | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| The Graduate Challenge | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| Introduction to People Management | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| Principles of Marketing | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| Financial Decision Making | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| Organisational Behaviour | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| Career Viewpoint | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| Data Insights for Business Decisions | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| Module Title | Level | Year | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Modules | |||
| Research Methods | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| Strategic Agility | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| International Marketing Management | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| Developing leadership and management skills | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| Managing & Developing Innovation & Creativity | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| Change Management and organisation Development | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| Students must choose one module from the below-mentioned modules | |||
| Dissertation | 6 | 3 | 30 |
| Consultancy Project | 6 | 3 | 30 |
| Module Title | Level | Year | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparing for Success: Knowledge and Creativity | 3 | 0 | N/A |
| Preparing for Success: Self Development and Responsibility | 3 | 0 | N/A |
| Introduction to Business Studies | 3 | 0 | N/A |
Inquiry Based Learning | 3 | 0 | N/A |
| Module Title | Level | Year | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Modules | |||
| Global Business environment | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| The Graduate Challenge | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| Introduction to People Management | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| Principles of Marketing | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| Financial Decision Making | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| Organisational Behaviour | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| Career Viewpoint | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| Data Insights for Business Decisions | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| Module Title | Level | Year | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Consulting | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| Project Management | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| Contemporary Business Economics | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| Consulting in practice | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| Operations and Service Management | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| Digital Business and New Technologies | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| Students should choose one of the following options, one module per semester | |||
| Enterprise and Entrepreneurship | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| Strategic Marketing | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| Customer Experience | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| Module Title | Level | Year | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Modules | |||
| Research Methods | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| Strategic Agility | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| International Marketing Management | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| Developing leadership and management skills | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| Managing & Developing Innovation & Creativity | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| Change Management and organisation Development | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| Students must choose one module from the below-mentioned modules | |||
| Dissertation | 6 | 3 | 30 |
| Consultancy Project | 6 | 3 | 30 |
Entry Requirements
Entry Point A: Foundation Year
- A minimum of two GCSEs or equivalent.
- For applicants from non-majority English speaking countries, an overall IELTS score of 5.5 is expected, with a 5 for all the individual elements.
- Mature student (21 years or over) may be accepted on the basis of relevant work and/or life experience. These students would normally be required to provide the following evidence: Candidate CV, Personal Statement and evidence of work in a Work Portfolio.
Entry Point B: Year 1 - BA (Hons) Business Management
- A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required.
- For applicants from non-majority English speaking countries, an overall IELTS score of 6 is expected, with a 5.5 for all the individual elements.
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the three-year undergraduate programme, or those who do not feel fully prepared for a degree course, can apply for a four-year programme including a Foundation Year.
Key highlights of the course
- Flexible weekend schedule for working professionals.
- After the successful completion of BA (Hons) degree, you may be eligible to progress onto a Master's degree.
- Opens up doors to new career and educational opportunities.
- Three enrolments throughout the year.
- Build your future as business professionals in any industry.
- Develop knowledge and expertise required to be a successful manager.
Why weekend classes?
Engaging in weekend classes enables you to sustain your employment and uphold your income while pursuing your education.
Weekend programs are designed to facilitate a harmonious blend of academic pursuits and work responsibilities. Numerous courses actively promote the incorporation of your workplace insights and expertise as a fundamental component of your educational journey.
One of the notable benefits of weekend classes is the ability to integrate learning with familial, professional, or personal obligations. While it may pose occasional challenges, weekend classes provide the flexibility to balance various aspects of your life and allow you to progress through your studies at a pace aligned with your individual circumstances.
Enabling a Steady Income During Learning
Weekend classes not only permit you to sustain your income while acquiring knowledge but also aids in striking a balance between personal obligations and funding your educational journey. Furthermore, numerous employers express a willingness to sponsor their employees’ educational pursuits, offering financial assistance or granting time off for dedicated study, thus fostering the development of their potential.
Fostering Professional Growth
Engaging in weekend classes can significantly elevate your current career by honing existing skills, positioning you for a promotion, or broadening your job prospects if you’re contemplating a career change.
Guidance and Assistance Every Step of the Way
During your academic journey, you will enjoy complete access to an array of student support services. These encompass career guidance, health advisories, well-being assistance, placement facilitation, work support, and guidance on financial matters.
Upon graduation, your connection with our dedicated career advisors doesn’t end. Our specialists, well-versed in the career trajectories stemming from your course, offer lifelong support, ensuring your professional journey is sustained and successful
Maximising Campus Amenities and Course Resources
As a student, you will enjoy unrestricted access to a myriad of campus facilities, ranging from the library, gym, and restaurants to award-winning Student Union spaces. Furthermore, dedicated learning environments, including classrooms, studios, or labs pertinent to your course, ensure a comprehensive and well-equipped educational experience
Fostering Mutual Understanding, Support, and Ambition
Embark on your educational journey surrounded by a community of like-minded individuals who share your ambitions and comprehend the challenges you face. This supportive network ensures that you not only meet peers with similar goals but also receive encouragement and assistance throughout your academic endeavors
Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?
No. 1 in England for Student Satisfaction*
*Measured by % of positivity across all questions within the larger providers only: taught or registered population (NSS 2023)
No. 1 Students' Union in the UK*
*As ranked among taught students at non-specialist HEIs (NSS 2023)
95% of students are positive about how well we support their learning in Business Studies*
*NSS 2023
No. 1 in the UK for providing engaging subjects in Business Studies*
*NSS 2023
How will I be taught and assessed?
Teaching is interactive and student-focused. We blend lectures, workshops, independent study, case studies, live briefs, and guest speakers to enhance your learning experience. Our approach is to put you in the shoes of a junior executive and ask ‘what would you do? We will give you a blend of knowledge, skills and abilities, allowing you to become a day-one-ready graduate. We’ll help you to seamlessly fit into any organisation you choose to join or start as an entrepreneur.
Our assessments are heavily real world centric. With live briefs and cases that challenge you to produce a result and not simply demonstrate knowledge of a subject. We ask for management reports, business plans, people management strategies as well as marketing campaigns and digital advertising activities. These are assessed through a mixture of presentations, short films, management reports, memos and briefings.
In your final academic year, you will undertake a substantial independent research project or dissertation, focusing on strategic business issues of your selection. Throughout this undertaking, you will be supported by an academic supervisor who will provide guidance through regular meetings over the academic year. This independent research opportunity affords you the chance to explore a subject matter aligned with your interests, resulting in a comprehensive dissertation or project report. The academic supervisor will play a pivotal role in offering advice on methodology, conducting literature reviews, and structuring the overall project. This guidance ensures that you meet milestones and submit a well-structured and thoroughly researched final document.
We organise industry visits so you can see how theory is applied in the real world. Our active alumni network provides guest speakers, live briefs, careers talks and job application advice across all three years of your degree. Discuss with business professionals the challenges and solutions they use. Network and gain valuable contacts. Feel prepared for your future career.
Meet our Faculty
Professor David Faulkner, Academic Dean
In today’s competitive and globalised world,
having an education that includes business-
related knowledge and skills is increasingly
important for future success. We are pleased,
therefore, to offer BA (Hons) Business
Management in partnership with
Buckinghamshire New University.
At Magna Carta College, we are committed to
bringing positive change to the lives of our
students. We aim to provide you with the
attributes you need to become highly
employable, or self-employed entrepreneurs. We
address the key career challenges you face
today, enabling you to stand out from the
competition.
We invite you to join our transformative learning
environment, dedicated to empowering and
guiding you on your journey towards a bright and
successful future!
Maggie Faulkner
Head of Partnerships
Murray Cooper
Programme Lead | Head of Quality
Dr Ali Raza Nemati
Deputy Programme lead / Lecturer
Sumbhal Manzoor
Lecturer
Dr. AR Shahid
Lecturer
Potential Career Paths
When you graduate, you will have the qualification, knowledge and skills to pursue a career in a wide range of professional roles. You will have gained a wide range of knowledge and skills, so that you can pursue a career in any profession or business role, such as:
- Operations and Service Management
- Customer Management
- Project Management
- Retail Management
- Sales Manager
- Start your own Business
Fees and Funding
| Home | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | £ 9250 |
| Funding |
|---|
Eligible students may apply for a student loan to pay for their tuition fees and maintenance costs. For further information and help in applying for financial support, please contact us on:
Email: slcqueries@
Study Locations
BNU High Wycombe Campus
Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, HP11 2JZ
BNU Uxbridge Campus
106 Oxford Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1NA
Magna Carta College (MCC) has given me a solid foundation for my career and I'm so glad I made the decision to go to this College. MCC has a very strong faculty in Business studies. I wanted to study under their excellent direction and minds. MCC also offered me the specialisation I was seeking.
Saima M., Graduated in 2023: BA (Hons) Business Management Top Up
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