Business Management & Leadership with Foundation Year

CCCU is 2nd in the UK for graduate employment
Among 111 UK higher education institutions with 3,000+ graduates (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2026).

Kickstart your future with a Business Management & Leadership with Foundation Year and gain the skills, confidence, and real-world experience to stand out in the competitive world of business and leadership. Throughout the foundation year you will develop essential skills for academic writing, research, critical thinking, and time management - everything you need to feel confident in university.

During your degree, you'll learn how to become an adaptive and responsive business professional, gaining an in-depth understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of modern business management and business leadership. Developing cognitive, intellectual and analytical skills is central to the course, enabling you to apply solutions to real-world business and leadership problems.

In addition to the course's focussed and industry-led content, this degree is delivered through hybrid learning, with a third of sessions taking place online and the rest at CCCU's Medway campus. This makes it a flexible option.

What you’ll learn


• Develop essential leadership and management skills for any business environment.



• Analyse real-world case studies to understand how global companies grow and succeed.



• Understand how to effectively manage projects in a sustainable and ethical way.



• Analyse complex financial data and investigate economic trends using AI and cutting-edge tech.



• Build your professional network through the Business, Law and Policing School, our extensive industry partnerships, placements and internships.



• What's more, you’ll learn from experienced professionals and take part in internships, live business projects, and networking events with industry experts.



Our BSc Business Management & Leadership empowers you to become a creative problem-solver and decision-maker. Whether you want to build a successful career in a top company, start your own business, or transform organisations, you’ll graduate ready to begin your career in a variety of sectors.

We're currently working with Chartered Management Institute to gain accreditation, helping you fast-track your journey into the professional world of business management and leadership.

Your future career

Combining academic study with practical assessments, this degree will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and leadership capabilities needed to pursue a wide range of career opportunities. Throughout the course, you will develop the ability to lead teams, manage projects, make informed strategic decisions, and respond effectively to complex organisational challenges. Our graduates have progressed to exciting and demanding roles across the private and public sectors, both in the UK and internationally, in areas as diverse as project management, logistics, banking, production management, and teaching. Their employers include Google, Apple, KPMG, HSBC, and the NHS. The degree also provides an excellent foundation for further study at Master's level across a range of business and management disciplines.

University isn't just an education, it's the start of your career. At Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), you'll get to explore a number of exciting career paths, whatever you study.

CCCU is ranked top 5 UK university for employability (Uni Compare Rankings 2026), highlighting its excellent student careers and employability support. The university is home to career-relevant courses and industry-standard facilities. For example, film students can showcase their creativity in the fully equipped film/TV studio, forensics students can test their observational abilities in mock crime scenes, and nursing students can practice their skills in simulated hospital wards.

With a campus in a World Heritage Site, Canterbury is also less than an hour on the train from London and is buzzing with student life. You've got beautiful coast and countryside right on your doorstep, and plenty of opportunities to make friends. With CCCU's range of clubs and societies, including Tennis, Musical Theatre and Dodgeball, you're bound to meet your friends for life.

Click register interest now to secure your place at CCCU this September.