Learn how organisations make decisions, organise people and compete. Connect management ideas with practical analysis to build a versatile foundation for business careers.
For learners seeking a foundation degree at Levels 4–5, combining practical business development with a potential route to later top-up study.
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What you will learn
Published modules
Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.
Positive Psychology for Successyear one
Creative Enterprise & Innovationyear one
Contemporary Management Theoryyear one
Marketing, Sales & Negotiation Skillsyear one
Data Analysis Tools & Applicationsyear one
Project Management in Businessyear two
Operations Managementyear two
Global Challenges for Sustainable Growthyear two
Values Driven Leadershipyear two
Customer Experienceyear two
Put it into practice
Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.
Illustrative example: Pitch a business idea for a specific problem and assess customers, revenue, costs and viability assumptions.
Subject areas
Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
Business managementStrategyOrganisations
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Explore your career potential
Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.
Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.
Bookkeeper
Related career
Bookkeepers maintain an organisation's financial records and help to prepare accounts for filing returns.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply. A CertHE/foundation degree is not an honours degree; graduate schemes or professional routes may need further study.
Payroll administrators make sure employees get paid the right amount on the right date.
Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply. A CertHE/foundation degree is not an honours degree; graduate schemes or professional routes may need further study.
Financial services customer advisers provide online, telephone and face-to-face services in banks, building societies and other financial companies.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£31,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply. A CertHE/foundation degree is not an honours degree; graduate schemes or professional routes may need further study.
Marketing executives promote a company's products, services or brand.
Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply. A CertHE/foundation degree is not an honours degree; graduate schemes or professional routes may need further study.
Human resources (HR) officers hire, develop and look after employees in a company.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply. A CertHE/foundation degree is not an honours degree; graduate schemes or professional routes may need further study.
Business development managers build long-lasting relationships with customers and help their businesses to grow and improve.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£80,000
How to get there: Build relevant operational and sector experience, then responsibility for projects, budgets or teams; this management role is not an automatic first job after graduation. A CertHE/foundation degree is not an honours degree; graduate schemes or professional routes may need further study.
Business project managers plan tasks and organise people and resources to complete work projects on time and on budget.
Starting out
£29,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£75,000
How to get there: Build relevant operational and sector experience, then responsibility for projects, budgets or teams; this management role is not an automatic first job after graduation. A CertHE/foundation degree is not an honours degree; graduate schemes or professional routes may need further study.
Maintains records and supports day-to-day office work.
Starting out
£21,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£28,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply. A CertHE/foundation degree is not an honours degree; graduate schemes or professional routes may need further study.
Handles customer requests, transactions and service problems.
Starting out
£20,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£30,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply. A CertHE/foundation degree is not an honours degree; graduate schemes or professional routes may need further study.
Demonstrates products and develops customer accounts.
Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply. A CertHE/foundation degree is not an honours degree; graduate schemes or professional routes may need further study.
Matches candidates with employers and manages recruitment processes.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply. A CertHE/foundation degree is not an honours degree; graduate schemes or professional routes may need further study.
Processes orders, sales records and customer account information.
Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£28,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply. A CertHE/foundation degree is not an honours degree; graduate schemes or professional routes may need further study.
Import-export clerks co-ordinate the movement of goods in and out of the UK, and make sure that shipments
meet legal and customs regulations.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply. A CertHE/foundation degree is not an honours degree; graduate schemes or professional routes may need further study.
Maintains accounts, payments and financial records.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£38,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply. A CertHE/foundation degree is not an honours degree; graduate schemes or professional routes may need further study.
Monitors customer accounts and recovers overdue payments.
Starting out
£21,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£32,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply. A CertHE/foundation degree is not an honours degree; graduate schemes or professional routes may need further study.
Work Route:
18 – 20 Students : No work route
21+ Students: Minimum of 2 years work experience (accumulated over their lifetime).Any kind of work proof accepted – P45, P60, Work reference email, Paylsip, reference letter, HMRC work history.
Qualification:
18 – 20 Students: Minimum 5 plus GCSE’s grade 4 and above or 48 UCAS points in Level 3 diploma Only, subject to university approval.
21+ Students: 48 UCAS points from a Level 3 diploma which is Ofqual regulated.
English language
No English Test || Can skip writing with functional skills Level 2 or GCSE English grade 4 and above
Interview or assessment
Speaking, Writing(250 words) - Online, Need laptop
Classes and attendance
Solent University (Jan, October) - Weekdays: 1 day online and 1 day on campus
Weekday + weekend: Birmingham and Manchester
Evening/weekend/online: London only
Daytime: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM || Evening: 5:45 PM - 8:45 PM
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Funding and support
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Student Finance England
Tuition fees:To be confirmed
Maintenance:To be confirmed
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.
For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.
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Sources and review
Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.
