BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year (CMI)

The overall aim of the Arden University BA (Hons) Business with Foundation Year is to enable students to acquire knowledge, understanding and a range of practical skills relating to key and inter-connected business and management disciplines which are applicable to a range of commercial and non-commercial sectors, local, national and global, and in a variety of geographical and cultural settings. Simultaneously students will develop a range of transferrable skills that will assist them as they pursue business and management careers or further relevant study.

Course Overview

Do you want to excel in business and management, but you’re not sure if you qualify for university study? Arden’s BA (Hons) Business Degree is available to study with an Integrated Foundation Year . Studying online, this integrated foundation year is perfect to prepare you for success at the Undergraduate level. This programme is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and is delivered 100% online with a flexible learning schedule.

The foundation year will equip you with the essential skills needed to embark on your Undergraduate Degree in Business, including basic numeracy, academic and research skills. You'll study via our Distance Learning model, which allows you to access your studies 24/7 via our online portal, iLearn.

You’ll develop the management skills needed for success in the workplace while exploring both the internal and external business environments on this online business course. Our modules cover the basics of business, management skills, principles of marketing, analysis and crucially, managing change. When you complete your online BA (Hons) Business degree with a foundation year, you will be prepared for the modern business world.

Join Arden, the fastest-growing university in the UK

At Arden University we believe everyone, everywhere has the right to gain the life and career benefits that higher education can bring. We are dedicated to making the university experience convenient and accessible to ambitious and motivated people like you, which is why we’re the fastest-growing university in the United Kingdom*.

Our mission is to connect adult learners like you with higher education study opportunities that give you the tools you need to fulfil your career and life goals. We challenge conventional perceptions of degree study by providing flexible, vocational courses with timetables and learning options that fit around your life commitments.

*More first-year UK undergraduate students in 2015-2021 than any other university (HESA data)

Regional Offer

We recently launched a special offer that allows residents and nationals of more than 115 countries to receive 25% off their undergraduate course fees, or 40% off postgraduate course fees when you choose to study online! Enquire below for full details.

Accreditations

As part of our commitment to excellence in teaching and continual quality improvement in the content we deliver on our courses, Arden University courses have achieved accreditation and certification from many of the UK’s most recognised and respected professional industry bodies. By involving alumni, industry experts and lecturers in the creation of our course materials, this means you’re learning key practical skills, highly valuable in the workplace.

All of our programmes are QAA approved and a wide range of our programmes are accredited by professional bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the British Psychological Society (BPS), and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and more than 20 other accrediting professional bodies. These accreditations aren’t just a mark of quality; they are sought-after by employers, helping you get ahead in your career by standing out and maximising your future prospects.

Why Study with Arden?

Focus on employability

Our online programmes are designed with your career in mind. Our tutors are invested in your success both in and outside of our courses, and our programmes include opportunities to apply practical skills in individual modules and complete an independent research project. As an Arden student, you can take advantage of the resources in our dedicated Careers Portal:

• CV builder
• Interview simulator
• Global job search engine
• Employer advice
• Bonus business skills courses

Applied skills

When you graduate with your degree from Arden University, you will:

• Have shown your ability to learn and solve problems in your focus area
• Have an in-depth understanding of your subject matter
• Be able to make a decision about how to manage your career planning as a result of your modules
• Have transferable skills that will maximise your employability and career potential

Top-notch online programming

• Over half a million books and journals available in our online library
• Easily downloadable materials
• Accessible on any device, even offline
• At your own pace study content