Business and Management [with Foundation Year] BSc (Hons)

Develop the skills and abilities to succeed in business and management, and explore wider social, political, and ethical issues, with our brand-new degree course in Peterborough.<br/><br/>Business and management is an incredibly broad and varied field. By studying at ARU Peterborough, you will gain the knowledge and skills you need to analyse and solve problems – and forge ahead in your career.<br/><br/>During your first year you will study Literacies in Higher Education, Introduction to Life Sciences, Contemporary Issues and Into ARU before moving into the important aspects of business and management, including organisational structures objectives, and performance to enable you to add value quickly in a variety of business and managerial roles. The course will enable you to apply a commercial mind-set to sustainable business practice.<br/><br/>You’ll explore the strategic importance of human resource and people management, as well as contemporary issues such as globalisation, sustainability, entrepreneurship and innovation, social responsibility, diversity, ethics, and risk management.<br/><br/>As well as looking at how businesses operate, our BSc (Hons) Business and Management degree has a strong focus on learning and development. You’ll acquire a comprehensive understanding of the way individuals – as well as organisations – learn, develop, and grow. As part of this we’ll discuss human resource development and performance improvement.<br/><br/>While studying with us, you’ll become adept at using communication and information technology effectively for business. You’ll also become familiar with standards of professional practice in a range of scenarios, for example as an employee advocate, HR practitioner or a consultant.While studying with us, you’ll become adept at using communication and information technology effectively for business. You’ll also become familiar with standards of professional practice in a range of scenarios, for example as an employee advocate, HR practitioner or a consultant.<br/><br/>One of the benefits of studying at ARU Peterborough is the opportunity to build strong networks with local employers, and work on real-world business challenges.<br/><br/>You’ll find there’s an emphasis on developing important transferable skills. These include complex problem solving, communicating your theories and findings, and applying a range of techniques to the solution of business and management problems.<br/><br/>As a graduate, you will be ready to apply your knowledge and skills in the workplace.<br/><br/>**Business and Management at ARU Peterborough**<br/>This is just one of the Business and Management degrees that we offer in Peterborough. You can also choose to study our three year degree in Business and Management.

The team at Anglia Ruskin understand that Clearing can seem scary. But don't worry, they make it simple and will guide you every step of the way. <br/><br/>ARU students are supported at every stage of their journey, from counselling and wellbeing sessions to a money advice service.<br/><br/>Whatever your career ambitions, ARU's innovative curriculum is developed to provide you with the transferable skills and practical experience that employers are looking for. <br/><br/>ARU has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework in recognition of their high teaching standards. ARU was also named University of the Year for 2023, reflecting their commitment to excellent education. <br/><br/>You'll have access to their careers service throughout your time at ARU, and after you graduate. They even have an in-house recruitment agency, ARU Temps, who can help you start building your CV, while also earning some extra money. They were also a finalist in the Academic Employability Awards 2025, showing the great opportunities that await ARU alumni!<br/><br/>ARU's £95m investment in the last five years means you'll get top-notch facilities: award-winning SuperLabs, financial trading rooms, TV studios, engineering labs, gaming suites, mock law courts, nursing and paramedic skills labs, and much more! ARU's Peterborough Lab building was also named building of the year at the 2025 Pineapple Awards.<br/><br/>Find out more and apply to ARU today.