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Awarding Institution

Oxford Brookes University

Awarded Degree

BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year

Duration

4 years

Location

London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds

Delivery

Weekdays, evenings and/or weekends

Fees

Foundation Year: £5,760. Years 1 to 3: £9,535 per year

 

This course currently includes the following modules:

Foundation Year:

  • Academic Writing and Research Skills (20 credits)
  • Business Environment (20 credits)
  • Entrepreneurial People and Processes (20 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Finance (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Business (20 credits)
  • IT Essentials (20 credits)

Year 1:

  • Entrepreneurial Organisations (20 credits)
  • Entrepreneurial Recognition, Ideas and Opportunities (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Marketing (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Strategic Management (20 credits)
  • Managerial Finance (20 credits)
  • Project Management (20 credits)

Year 2:

  • Business Ideas and Opportunities Generation (20 credits)
  • Business Planning and Pitching (20 credits)
  • Digital Marketing and Social Media in Business (20 credits)
  • Financing a Business Venture and Legal Aspects (20 credits)
  • Intrapreneurial Development (20 credits)
  • Social Entrepreneurship (20 credits)

Year 3:

  • Global Strategies  (20 credits)
  • Market Research (20 credits)
  • Project (60 credits)
  • Entrepreneurship (20 credits)

This course uses an authentic assessment strategy to ensure that each module takes you into realistic real-life situations, providing a formative pathway for assessing the learning goals of both specific modules and the overall programme. The assessments in the majority of the modules allow you to use your own business ideas, therefore allowing you to receive detailed feedback and time to reflect and develop your proposals further.

Assessment on the course is designed to provide suitable opportunities for you to demonstrate a full range of knowledge, skills and competencies that are key in the business environment. Assessment methods include essays, reports, real-life simulations, presentations, projects and group debates.

You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study is vital to your success in this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.

Assessment methods at GBS are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback, to suit content or based upon feedback from an External Examiner. An External Examiner is an independent academic expert from an external Higher Education Institution that acts as a safeguard to academic assessment standards.

Applicants Must be Aged 18+ and:

  • Have a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to either 60 credits or 80 UCAS tariff points).
  • Have the following English qualification: GCSE grade 4/C or CEFR B1. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.

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. Have the following English qualification: GCSE grade 4/C or CEFR B1. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.

Next Steps:

1) Please fill out an application form by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
2) Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
3) A panel interview takes place to assess listening and speaking skills. You’ll also be tested on your writing via a personal reflection statement.
4) GBS make a final decision on your application.

Fees
Course Name Fees for June 2025 Fees for New and Existing Students from August 2025
BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year £9,250 (per year)

Foundation Year: £5,760

Years 1 – 3: £9,535 (per year)

Following the Government’s announcement that Undergraduate tuition fees for UK Undergraduate students will change for students enrolling or re-enrolling after 1 August 2025 GBS has updated the Fees information, as shown above. 

Tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the government.

Funding Your Study
 
You may be able to borrow money from the UK Government to help pay your tuition fees and to help with your living costs while studying. 
 
This could take the form of a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, and/or a Maintenance Loan to support you with living costs whilst studying.
 
Please visit our Fees & Funding page for more information

Leading businesses all rely on the incisiveness of their people — benefiting from their enterprise, vision and innovation for ideas that take them forward. The combination of industry insights, real-world learning and stimulating course modules on this course ensures that you are prepared for success in your future career — having gained a degree from one of the UK's most innovative universities.

A BA (Hons) in Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year from GBS will allow you to develop the skills and business acumen to launch a business, manage new ventures or lead innovation in various industries. Our undergraduate degree will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to succeed, whether you want to start your entrepreneurial journey or explore new career opportunities.  

You will develop expertise in business strategy, marketing and finance. This, will also prepare you for roles such as Business Consultant, Business Strategy Analyst, Innovation Manager, International Sales Representative or Supply Chain Manager if you choose to divert from your entrepreneurial pursuits. The skills gained through this course can lead to employment in retail management, corporate leadership and international business, where an entrepreneurial mindset is highly valued.  

At GBS, we support your ambitions through our dedicated Careers and Employability team and our innovative Enterprise Hub, which is designed specifically for aspiring entrepreneurs. Expert guidance will help you learn how to raise funds, develop marketing strategies and create a sales pitch for investors. Thanks to our flexible study options, you can even find classes that fit around your lifestyle and commitments. Apply today to enrol on our Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation year course and take charge of your entrepreneurial pursuit. 

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FAQ

1. Is the BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year course for me?

Our BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year course aims to equip you with the necessary basics to enhance your entrepreneurial capabilities. This course is structured to help you bring your business concepts to life, starting from recognising promising opportunities to developing the skills required to turn them into successful ventures.

The course aims to enhance your understanding of business concepts while fostering an entrepreneurial mindset through its practical approach. It offers an alternative route to fulfilling your academic and career goals.

You’ll have the capacity to channel your entrepreneurial spirit effectively with what you have learnt and invest your new skills into building a new business. Aside from that pathway, you could also consider a future career in:

  • Business Consultant
  • Business Strategy Analyst
  • Entrepreneur or Startup Founder
  • Innovation Manager
  • International Sales Representative
  • Retail Management Specialist
  • Supply Chain Manager

Our BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year course is available across four campuses in Birmingham, London, Leeds and Manchester. Each of the four locations offers excellent classroom facilities along with a wide range of recreational activities to enjoy during your free time.

Finding the right course greatly depends on finding the ideal fit for your lifestyle and personal commitments. That's why our BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year course offers flexibility, with classes available on weekdays, evenings and weekends, allowing you to maintain a balanced life both in and out of the classroom.

Here are the entry requirements for this course:

Applicants must be aged 18+ and:

  • Have a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to either 60 credits or 80 UCAS tariff points). 
  • Have the following English qualification: GCSE grade 4/C or CEFR B1. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.

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.
  • Have the following English qualification: GCSE grade 4/C or CEFR B1. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.

Next steps:

  1. Please fill out an application form by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
  2. Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
  3. A panel interview takes place to assess listening and speaking skills. You’ll also be tested on your writing via a personal reflection statement.
  4. GBS make a final decision on your application.

During the BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year, you will start by gaining foundational knowledge and skills essential for success in the subsequent three years.

As you progress, the intensity of your learning increases, focusing on entrepreneurship and new venture management. The final year offers unique learning pathways to explore. You'll have opportunities to apply your learning and ideas to real-world entrepreneurship scenarios, honing your business planning skills crucial for success.

The course also delves into the theory and practice of entrepreneurship across various contexts, providing insight into the importance of strategy, tactics and innovation in different business models.

This course uses an authentic assessment strategy to ensure that each module takes you into realistic real-life situations, providing a formative pathway for assessing the learning goals of both specific modules and the overall course. The assessments in the majority of the modules allow you to use your own business ideas, therefore allowing you to receive detailed feedback and time to reflect and develop your proposals further.

The assessment of the course is designed to provide suitable opportunities for you to demonstrate a full range of knowledge, skills and competencies that are key in the business environment. Assessment methods include essays, reports, real-life simulations, presentations, projects and group debates.

You will be required to work on your own time to complete research, homework tasks, or group work. Self-study is vital to your success in this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.

Assessment methods at GBS are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback, to suit content or based upon feedback from an external examiner. An external examiner is an independent academic expert from an external higher education institution that acts as a safeguard to academic assessment standards.