BA (Hons) & Foundation Year
This course empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with the strategic, digital, and creative tools needed to thrive in today’s evolving business landscape. Through hands-on projects, industry engagement, and a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and soft skills, you’ll develop the mindset and capabilities to lead ethically, think creatively, and tackle post-pandemic challenges. With flexible study options and a blend of on-campus and online learning, this programme prepares you to launch impactful ventures or step into modern management roles with confidence.
Key Facts
BA (Hons) or Foundation Year Entry Degrees
Weekdays, evenings and/or weekends
London, Birmingham
October, February and June
This course is designed to develop creative, strategic, and socially responsible entrepreneurs who are equipped to thrive in today’s fast-changing global business environment. You’ll gain a strong foundation in contemporary business theory and practice while exploring emerging digital and strategic tools that are vital in today’s entrepreneurial landscape. The programme encourages innovation, critical thinking, and ethical leadership to help you become a resilient and imaginative business leader.
You’ll work on real-world projects with economic, social, and environmental impact, enhancing your understanding of current global challenges. The course promotes intellectual curiosity, imagination, and the development of analytical skills, preparing you to identify business opportunities and apply creative problem-solving. A strong emphasis is placed on fostering entrepreneurial thinking that supports sustainable, ethical, and impactful business decisions.
Through collaboration with industry experts and hands-on activities, you’ll develop a future-ready mindset tailored to the post-pandemic world. Experiential learning and collaborative projects help you navigate new business landscapes, building confidence and versatility in your professional journey. You’ll learn how to adapt to evolving trends and lead with innovation in any business sector.
Soft skills such as emotional intelligence, empathy, adaptability, and team leadership are woven into the course to prepare you for dynamic and diverse workplaces. Agility and flexibility are emphasised as essential traits, along with sustainable thinking and creativity. This well-rounded approach ensures you graduate as a confident, industry-ready entrepreneur capable of leading with purpose and vision.
“Completing the Business Management and Entrepreneurship course gave me the confidence, creativity, and real-world skills to turn my ideas into action and lead with purpose.”
This module explores the principles of entrepreneurship and business management in a rapidly changing global environment. Emphasising creativity, sustainability, and innovation, it equips learners with strategic tools and soft skills essential for identifying opportunities, solving real-world challenges, and leading ethically in the post-pandemic business landscape. Through collaborative projects, industry engagement, and experiential learning, students develop the mindset and capabilities required to thrive as socially responsible entrepreneurs and innovative leaders.
Introduction to Creative Business (pathway dependent)
Introduction to Design (pathway dependent)
English for Academic Purposes, Research & Study Skills
Visual Culture
Final Major Project
Management and Organisation Behaviour
Business Innovation and Entrepreneurial Mindset
Business Finance and Economy
Introduction to Marketing
Business Ethics and Sustainability
Digital Business and E-marketing
Employee Relations Management
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Business Policy and Strategy
Applied Research Project
Leadership Strategy in Innovation
At Central Core of Education, we make higher education accessible to everyone. Whether you have qualifications or not, we’re here to help you start your university journey.
Option 1
Have qualifications? You can start directly at Level 4, skipping the Foundation Year, and dive straight into core modules. This route fast-tracks your journey, helping you build advanced knowledge and leadership skills
Option 2
No qualifications? No problem. Start with our Foundation Year, designed to build your skills, confidence, and understanding of key business concepts. This route prepares you for success in the later stages of the degree and beyond
Not sure which entry route is right for you? Start a WhatsApp conversation with Central Core of Education today for personalized support and guidance.