To compete in today’s dynamic and interconnected global economy, businesses and managers need to adopt a truly global outlook. Our BA in Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year is designed for those seeking a career in management and budding business owners. This business management degree is designed to provide the knowledge and skills that will give you a competitive edge.

Our business management degree is delivered in the heart of major financial hubs, providing you with a great platform for a successful career in leadership. The first year is a Foundation Year programme that will introduce you to fundamental topics impacting today’s modern business landscape.

The rest of the course will focus on core global business and management topics including marketing, organisational behavior, international business law and strategy. During your final year, you can choose to undertake a dissertation, a consulting project, or an internship. 

Committing to study at degree level will give you transferrable skills that can be applied in any career context. Leadership, business operations, strategy and entrepreneurship are all essential to keep our global economies thriving.

As you develop and plan your career goals, we help you align your industry specialisms, giving you the critical knowledge essential for your professional career progress.

• How do finances and economics affect management decisions
• What role do marketing and communications have in business growth?
• Which core business functions are essential for effective management?

Studying our programme will develop both the core and specialist skills that are in high demand by UK and global employers, giving you a competitive edge as you progress your career in leadership.

Curriculum:

Year 0 (Foundation):

• Academic Literacy for Global Business Management (20 credits)
• Academic Research and Writing for Global Business Management (20 credits)
• Communication and Digital Literacy Skills (20 credits)
• Entrepreneurial Mindset (20 credits)
• Introduction to Economics and Politics in a Global Context (20 credits)
• Wellbeing in the Workplace (20 credits)

Year 1:

• Data Skills for Business Management (20 credits)
• International Business (20 credits)
• Introduction to Business Accounting (20 credits)
• Marketing Fundamentals (20 credits)
• Principles of Management (20 credits)
• Understanding the Economic Environment (20 credits)

Year 2:

• Digital Marketing and Social Media for a Global Market (20 credits)
• Entrepreneurial Small Business Venture (20 credits)
• Information Systems and Business Intelligence (20 credits)
• Management Accounting (20 credits)
• Organisational Behaviour in a Global Context (20 credits)
• Research Methods (20 credits)

Year 3:

• Applying Entrepreneurship in a Global Context (20 credits)
• International Strategic Management (20 credits)
• Issues in Global Business Management (20 credits)
• Project Management (20 credits)
• Dissertation (40 credits)

Assessment:

This GBS course will provide you with opportunities to test your knowledge and understanding informally through ‘formative’ assessments. Formative assessments will be completed before your formal ‘summative ’ assessment, which will determine your final marks.

Each module normally contains at least one piece of formative assessment from which you will receive feedback from your course team. Formative assessments are purely for developmental purposes and do not count towards your final module mark. They are designed to help you to gain more knowledge and confidence in the module material and approaches to formal assessment. Students who do not engage with informal assessments often struggle with Foundation Year progression, as well as with the academic levels above.

The formal summative assessment usually occurs towards the end of each module. Assessment methods may include written examinations and a range of coursework, including reports, portfolios, essays and presentations. The marks awarded for summative assessments count towards your final module mark.

Assessment methods at GBS are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback, in line with developments in the subject area or based upon feedback from an External Examiner. An External Examiner is an independent academic expert from another higher education provider; , and they are appointed by the University of Suffolk to provide external assurance regarding the academic standards of your course.

Entry Requirements:

Here are the entry requirements for this course:

Applicants Must be Aged 18+ and:

• Have a Level 3 qualification equivalent to 80 UCAS tariff points only.
• Have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above or equivalent.
• Be assessed via an interview for listening, speaking, numeracy and writing (more details shown in ‘Next steps’ section).

Applicants Aged 21+: 

• We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.

Next Steps:

• Please fill out an application form by clicking the 'Apply Now' button on this page.
• Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
• A panel interview and supervised personal reflection statement takes place.
• GBS make a final decision on your application.

Fees & Funding: