Business Studies 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.
  • Find out which areas of business you're best at, and design your own path to your chosen career.
  • Become confident, inquisitive and empowered as you work autonomously but also develop relationships of teamwork and cooperation with others.
  • Develop the skills to succeed in the business world, and gain the confidence and qualities that employers really want.
No two students have the same experience on this course. The variety of optional modules means you create your own business studies degree, exploring which areas of business you want to work in and specialising in your areas of interest. 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 Studies 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. The course content is delivered using a variety of teaching techniques. You are assessed using a mixture of innovative coursework tasks and exams. You learn through:
  • traditional academic-led lectures
  • case-study based workshops
  • assimilation to create an experimental environment of learning
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 be actively encouraged and supported to take up a placement year. You are offered the chance to undertake placements nationally and internationally. Many students do placements each year with corporations in New York, California, Florida, Dubai, Australia, Hong Kong, the Maldives and other destinations. You may also study a language and you are offered a chance to study in more than 40 European institutions for either a year or semester. Networking opportunities As a student at Sheffield Business School you benefit from being part of a vibrant community and you are part of the student-led Business and Management Society for peer support and networking opportunities. We also pay for you to be an associate member of the Chartered Management Institute during your course, giving you access to their networking events and helping you build up your LinkedIn contacts for when you start your career.

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 - Compulsory modules 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 Contemporary Organisations Customers And Markets Data Analysis For Business Decisions Enterprise Change And Creativity People And Organisations In Context Elective modules Foreign Language Global Business Environment Year 3 - Compulsory modules Business In Practice Finance For Business Performance Leading Innovative Organisations Planning Your Own Business Responsible And Ethical Business Practice Year 4 - Optional modules Placement Year Final year - Compulsory modules Business Consultancy Project 1 Business Consultancy Project 2 Implementing Strategy And Change Leadership In Contemporary Organisations Elective modules Business In The European Economy Business Operations And Project Management Consultancy Skills For Organisational Change Contemporary Issues In International Business Contemporary Issues In Marketing Customer Psychology Financial Fluency For Decision Making Financial Performance Management Foreign Language Managing For Success Managing The Digital Enterprise Sustainable And Responsible Business In The C21 - Contemporary Challenges

Assessment method

Coursework, Practical, Exams


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
A060
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 above 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-studies-with-foundation-year/full-time

Additional entry requirements

Other

Please note that the information provided on this web page relates to 2022 courses and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.


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-studies-with-foundation-year/full-time/2022

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/business-and-management/ba-honours-business-studies-with-foundation-year/full-time/2022


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 Studies with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS