BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year
Course Overview
If you are looking for a platform to develop your technical understanding of business, with a vocational structure that continually improves and develops your entrepreneurial mindset — Global Business and Entrepreneurship course is designed for you.
This BA Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year course provides a different pathway towards achieving your academic and professional aspirations — particularly if you need a course that can be structured around your work and family commitments.
The Foundation Year of Global Business and Entrepreneurship course helps you build the necessary skills and basic understanding needed to be successful during the following three years. The following years gradually increase the intensity of your learning — building your understanding of entrepreneurship and new venture management while also providing unique learning pathways to explore during the final year.
Our BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year prepares you to realise the potential of your own business ideas — from the awareness to spot lucrative opportunities to the skills needed to make them a reality. This course has an engaging structure that also takes you through dynamic organisations and how they generate employment opportunities, economic growth and social transformation.
You will constantly test your learning and ideas, practising Global Business and Entrepreneurship in real-world scenarios in the classroom — building business planning skills critical for entrepreneurial success. This course also explores the theory and practice of entrepreneurship in different contexts gaining a clear understanding of how strategy, tactics and innovation are valued in different business models.
Global Business and Entrepreneurship course will provide a clear understanding of how to launch and grow businesses and where to look for potential pitfalls along the journey. You will also benefit from personalised face-to-face academic, career, financial and well-being support from our welfare team.
Career progression
A degree in Global Business and Entrepreneurship provides a broad skill set for various roles in international business, with clear paths for career advancement and opportunities for further education and specialisation. Career Progression for BA (Hons) Global Business Management with Foundation Year:
1. Business Development Associate
- Role: Identify new business opportunities, generate leads, and support business growth initiatives.
- Average Salary: £23,000 – £30,000 per year.
- Career Progression: Opportunities to advance to Business Development Manager or Senior Business Development Executive.
2. Marketing Coordinator
- Role: Assist in developing and implementing marketing strategies, managing campaigns, and analyzing market trends.
- Average Salary: £24,000 – £32,000 per year.
- Career Progression: Can lead to roles such as Marketing Manager or Senior Marketing Executive.
3. Entrepreneur
- Role: Start and manage your own business, develop business plans, and drive growth.
- Average Salary: Variable; initial earnings may be low but can grow with business success.
- Career Progression: Opportunities to scale the business, launch new ventures, or become a successful business owner.
4. International Business Consultant
- Role: Provide advice on international market entry, global strategy, and business operations.
- Average Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 per year.
- Career Progression: Can lead to roles like Senior Consultant or Partner in a consulting firm.
5. Global Operations Manager
- Role: Oversee international operations, manage global teams, and ensure business efficiency across markets.
- Average Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 per year.
- Career Progression: Opportunities for advancement to Director of Operations or Vice President of Global Operations.
6. Product Manager
- Role: Develop and manage products, oversee product life cycles, and work with cross-functional teams.
- Average Salary: £32,000 – £45,000 per year.
- Career Progression: Can lead to Senior Product Manager or Head of Product roles.
7. Global Marketing Manager
- Role: Develop and implement marketing strategies for international markets, manage global campaigns.
- Average Salary: £38,000 – £55,000 per year.
- Career Progression: Potential to advance to Senior Marketing Manager or Director of Global Marketing.
8. Strategic Planner
- Role: Develop long-term business strategies, analyze market trends, and guide company growth.
- Role: £30,000 – £45,000 per year.
- Career Progression: Opportunities to move into roles like Senior Strategic Planner or Head of Strategy.
9. Business Analyst
- Role: Analyze business processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and support decision-making.
- Average Salary: £28,000 – £40,000 per year.
- Career Progression: Can lead to Senior Business Analyst or Business Intelligence Manager roles.
10. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Role: Lead the company, develop strategic plans, and drive overall business growth and vision.
- Average Salary: £80,000 – £150,000+ per year.
- Career Progression: Top executive position; success can lead to other high-level opportunities or board positions.