BA Business Management with Foundation Year
About this course
BA (Hons) in Innovation, combining business, technology and creative thinking. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Project Management, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a foundation year as part of a four-year continuous study pathway. The Data Analytics for Business module develops skills in predictive analytics and machine learning for business decision-making.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 72 A level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 60 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 20%
- Left higher education: 80%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 485 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 47%
- West Midlands: 18%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 3%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- CILT accreditation offers the students an introduction to a professional body. Students studying on an accredited course will receive an exemption from the academic requirements for membership at either Chartered Member or membership level of the CILT. It may also reduce the length of experience that they would also require.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Study Skills
- Law and Practice
- What's in the News
- Society and Culture
- Politics and Policy
- English
- Mathematics
- Understanding People in Organisations
- Operations, Supply Chain and IT
- Business Economics
- Finance and Business Performance
- Developing an Enterprising Mindset
- Principles of Marketing
- Sustainability and Responsible Management
- Personal and Professional Development
- Data Analytics for Business
- Employee Engagement and Performance
- Global Logistics Planning
- Social and Sustainable Enterprise
- Talent Management
- Managing Financial Resources
- The Corporate IT Landscape
- Creativity and Innovation
- Digital and Social Media
- Project Strategy
- Employee Development
- Personal Finance
- Global Business and Strategy
- Developing Leadership and Management
- The Business Consultancy Project
- Marketing Across Cultures
- Comparative International HRM
- Creating Business Opportunities
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Retail Distribution Logistics
- International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
- Brand Impact and Popular Culture
- International Entrepreneurship
- Economics of Sustainable Business Growth
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Business Management with Foundation Year at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £33,500.
What do graduates of BA Business Management with Foundation Year at University of Derby do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Business Management with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Business Management with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
The typical offer is DDD at A level. The average entrant had 49 UCAS points.
Is BA Business Management with Foundation Year at University of Derby accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. CILT accreditation offers the students an introduction to a professional body. Students studying on an accredited course will receive an exemption from the academic requirements for membership at either Chartered Member or membership level of the CILT. It may also reduce the length of experience that they would also require.
Does BA Business Management with Foundation Year at University of Derby include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Business Management with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
20% of students continued into their second year, and 80% left higher education.