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Business and Enterprise Management with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary:

  • Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.
  • Bolster your ideas with a solid grounding of business theory.
  • Learn from enterprising leaders, innovators and experts.
  • Apply your skills on a paid placement year, or embark on the Placement Year Enterprise Scheme.
  • Collaborate with others, and enjoy extensive extracurricular activity.
Release your inner entrepreneur with a course focused on creativity, and make your mark in the world of business. Focus not only on theoretical grounding and technical analysis, but also business acumen and creativity in the modern world. You'll graduate with confidence and empowerment, ready to join a great company or go it alone. How you learn: All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. The course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) Business and Enterprise Management course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other Sheffield Business School foundation year students, then move on to the degree. You work with real businesses and develop solutions while continually building your own profile with hands-on experience and industry interaction. You tailor your learning through specialist and elective modules taught by experts from the world of business and academia, in state-of-the-art facilities. You learn through
  • lectures and seminars
  • in-class discussions and debates
  • field trips
  • group tasks
  • individual projects
  • digital learning platforms
  • case studies
  • formal presentations to peers and businesses
  • fully considered business plans
  • reflective journals
  • project reports
  • gamification
In the foundation year, you'll study wider business topics, while specialising in your chosen subject area. You'll learn useful skills such as academic writing, work in diverse teams and learn to utilise a wide variety of data sources. In doing so, you'll fully prepare yourself for undergraduate study. Applied learning Work placements You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your third and fourth years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career, and useful industry contacts. Previous placement years have taken place at organisations such as 3M, BAE Systems, Hoya Lens UK, Microsoft, River Island Clothing and Asda. There is also an opportunity to receive support in running your own business during this time. The Placement Year Enterprise Scheme allows you to receive a bursary from the University's Research and Innovation Office, alongside useful advice and facilities in the business centre. This support is also available for up to five years upon graduating. Field trips There are field trips that take place throughout the course. Networking opportunities With frequent guest speakers, a placement year and a close relationship with the local business community and our alumni, there are ample networking opportunities throughout the course. There is also extensive extracurricular activity in this field, particularly from the highly active, student-run Enterprise Society.

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. Year 1 Contemporary Issues Introduction To Business Organisation Management And Delivery 1 Organisation Management And Delivery 2 Self And Stakeholder Management The Practice Of Business Year 2 Compulsory modules Customers And Markets Data Analysis For Business Decisions Enterprise In Action One People And Organisations In Context Perspectives In Enterprise And Creativity Elective modules Foreign Language Global Business Environment Year 3 Compulsory modules Business In Practice Enterprise In Action Two - Learning By Doing Enterprise Theory And Practice Finance For Business Performance Planning Your Own Business Elective modules Business Law Foreign Language Language And Specialist Cultural Studies Leading And Managing Teams Managing International Business Service And Retail Marketing Year 4 Optional modules Placement Year - Final year Compulsory modules Consultancy Skills For Organisational Change In Enterprise (Pdp) Creative Problem Solving Critical And Contemporary Issues In Enterprise Enterprise In Action Three - Making A Difference Implementing Strategy And Change Elective modules Business In The European Economy Business Operations And Project Management Contemporary Issues In International Business Contemporary Issues In Marketing Customer Psychology Financial Performance Management Foreign Language Leadership In Contemporary Organisations Managing For Success Managing The Digital Enterprise Sustainable And Responsible Business In The C21 - Contemporary Challenges

Assessment method

Coursework Practical Exams

How to apply

31Jan

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:
A058
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/business-and-management/ba-honours-business-and-enterprise-management-with-foundation-year/

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.

If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/business-and-management/ba-honours-business-and-enterprise-management-with-foundation-year/

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/business-and-management/ba-honours-business-and-enterprise-management-with-foundation-year/

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £15860 Year 1
International £15860 Year 1

Additional fee information

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2024/2025 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2023/2024 are £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Our tuition fees for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £15,860 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,500-£2000. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Business and Enterprise Management with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS