Business Management with foundation year

Foundation Year
Develop practical leadership and management abilities, blending problem-solving, decision-making and global business insights. Learn through real-world cases, simulations and potential networking opportunities with industry experts to drive sustainable change.

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from the Coventry University campus.

Degree
Develop practical leadership and management abilities, blending problem-solving, decision-making and global business insights. Learn through real-world cases, simulations and potential networking opportunities with industry experts to drive sustainable change.

This broad-based management course creates flexibility for pursuing a variety of future careers in business management. It is ideal for anyone interested in leading teams, running organisations or developing future business enterprises. You may have opportunities to gain real-world skills by meeting industry experts, which helps you learn about how to manage and grow organisations.

The course has two particularly strong features:
• Learn how to use your creativity and innovation to deal with business complexities and change, both ethically and sustainably.



• You’ll have opportunities to build leadership and management skills for fast-paced global businesses, preparing you for roles in organisations of all sizes.



• Why study this course



• This course aims to create future business leaders by providing a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the processes of business management.



• You may have opportunities for problem-based learning through the integration of our Business Simulation Suite.



• Learn from expert staff who have industry insight and gain opportunities to network with global business leaders, where available.



• Explore different cultures and examine different business practices found across the globe.



• Gain an understanding of business management processes, focusing on how leaders need to ensure that creativity, innovation and change are central to the processes of business sustainability and adaptability.



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Coventry University, part of Coventry University Group, is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they continue to work closely with industry to equip their graduates with the real-world skills and creative thinking they need to make a difference.

Coventry is also a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2026), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing. With campuses across Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study where it suits you best.

They're rated overall Gold in TEF 2023, recognising the quality of their teaching and student experience. From academic and wellbeing support to their Phoenix+ programme of employability activities and dedicated Success Coaches, they’re with you every step of the way.