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BA (Hons) Business Management (including foundation year)

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

This four-year degree course is designed for students who do not meet the standard entry requirements for direct entry into an undergraduate programme. The intensive foundation year (Year 0) focuses on building your conf…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
4 years
Intakes
Sep, Jan
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 11 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

This four-year degree course is designed for students who do not meet the standard entry requirements for direct entry into an undergraduate programme. The intensive foundation year (Year 0) focuses on building your confidence and academic skills, including research, writing, and presentation techniques, while exploring themes in social sciences. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the three-year degree programme, studying the same content as direct-entry students. You will also gain a Level 5 Chartered Management Institute (CMI) certification, providing access to CMI facilities, events, and a vast network of management job opportunities. The course is available on a full-time or part-time basis, with teaching delivered through lectures, interactive groups, and tutorials. By joining this programme, you will be equipped with the essential skills to thrive academically and professionally, benefiting from an inclusive learning environment rooted in the institution's Education for Social Justice Framework.

Entry Requirements

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 0

Foundation Year Programme120 Credits

Year 1

Business Law and Ethics15 Credits
Data Analysis for Business Decision Making15 Credits
Digital Business Management and Emerging Technology15 Credits
Financial Accounting15 Credits
Learning through Organisation15 Credits
People, Management and Organisations15 Credits
Principles of Marketing15 Credits
Understanding the Business and Economic Environment15 Credits

Year 2

International Selling and Negotiation15 Credits
Leadership in Practice15 Credits
Organisation Design and Management15 Credits
Project Management15 Credits
Creating a Winning Business 115 Credits
Empowering London: Working within the community15 Credits
Learning through Work15 Credits
Research Methods15 Credits
The Practice of Consultancy15 Credits
Company and Business Law15 Credits
Global Business and Strategy15 Credits
Language Module (Arabic, French, Spanish or English)15 Credits
Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM)15 Credits
Sustainability, Business and Responsibility15 Credits

Year 3

Critical Management15 Credits
Leading Innovation15 Credits
Practising Business Strategy (with simulation)15 Credits
The Practice of Management15 Credits
Consultancy Project30 Credits
Dissertation30 Credits
Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Business15 Credits
Brand Management15 Credits
Financial Decision Making for Managers15 Credits
Language Module (Arabic, French, Spanish or English)15 Credits
Professional Experience Year Placement30 Credits
Social Marketing15 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
11 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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