Global Business & Entrepreneurship

BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year

At KBM Consultants, we are dedicated to preparing budding entrepreneurs and business leaders with the skills, knowledge, and real-world experience necessary to succeed in the modern global business world. Our BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year is tailored to advance your entrepreneurial spirit, build technical business skills, and offer a clear route to academic and professional achievement.

This course provides a flexible and organised learning experience, perfect for individuals juggling education with work or other responsibilities.

Programme Overview

If you’re searching for an entrepreneurial career-oriented degree with business basics intertwined with entrepreneurial experience, this course is ideal for you. Foundation Year develops crucial academic skills and business awareness so you are completely ready for the next three years of in-depth study.

Through the course, you will:

  • Enhance business planning and strategic decision-making abilities
  • Gain practical skills by applying entrepreneurship in real life situations
  • Gain insights from business experts on business start-ups, international trade, and digital innovation
  • Investigate modern business issues and opportunities in a globalised world

By the end of the final year, you will be equipped to start and run a successful business or seek leadership positions in multinational companies.

Course Structure

Foundation Year – Building Your Business Foundation

  1. Academic Writing and Research Skills (20 credits)
  2. Business Environment (20 credits)
  3. Entrepreneurial People and Processes (20 credits)
  4. Fundamentals of Finance (20 credits)
  5. Introduction to Business (20 credits)
  6. IT Essentials (20 credits)

Year 1 – Understanding Business and Strategy

  1. Entrepreneurial Organisations (20 credits)
  2. Entrepreneurial Recognition, Ideas and Opportunities (20 credits)
  3. Introduction to Marketing (20 credits)
  4. Introduction to Strategic Management (20 credits)
  5. Managerial Finance (20 credits)
  6. Project Management (20 credits)

Year 2 – Practical Business Application and Growth

  1. Business Ideas and Opportunities Generation (20 credits)
  2. Business Planning and Pitching (20 credits)
  3. Digital Marketing and Social Media in Business (20 credits)
  4. Financing a Business Venture and Legal Aspects (20 credits)
  5. Intrapreneurial Development (20 credits)
  6. Social Entrepreneurship (20 credits)

Year 3 – Advanced Business Strategies and Specialisation

  1. Global Strategies (20 credits)
  2. Market Research (20 credits)
  3. Project (60 credits)

Specialist Pathways (Choose One Module)

  1. Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship (20 credits)
  2. Contemporary Issues in Events and Hospitality (20 credits)
  3. Contemporary Issues in IT and Communications (20 credits)
  4. Contemporary Issues in Professional Business Services (20 credits)
  5. Contemporary Issues in Retail (20 credits)
  6. Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain (20 credits)

Assessment Method

Our evaluation processes are structured to mirror actual business problems so that students acquire hands-on skills in addition to academic knowledge. Our methods include:

  • Research projects, reports, and essays
  • Real-time business simulations and case studies
  • Group presentations and debates
  • Entrepreneurial pitches and business proposals

You will have the opportunity to apply your own business ideas in assessments, receive expert feedback, and refine your entrepreneurial strategies before launching your venture.

Entry Requirements

Applicants Aged 18+ Must Have:

  • A Level 3 qualification (equivalent to 60 credits or 80 UCAS tariff points)
  • English qualification: GCSE grade 4/C or CEFR B1 (or take an English test at our campus)

Applicants Aged 21+ (Mature Students):

We accept applications from candidates with vocational or professional experience in business or related areas. If you have not met the academic entry standards but can demonstrate ability and commitment, we would like to hear from you.

Specialist Pathways in the Final Year

This degree offers six specialised pathways, allowing you to align your studies with your career prospects:

  1. Entrepreneurship – Learn the skills to start and operate successful start-ups.
  2. Events and Hospitality – Discover the business concepts involved in event planning and hospitality management.
  3. Information Technology and Communications – Investigate the use of technology in contemporary business.
  4. Professional Business Services – Learn about consultancy, financial services, and corporate solutions.
  5. Construction and Supply Chain – Know global supply chain dynamics and project management.
  6. Retail – Understand e-commerce, customer experience, and retail innovation.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this course are equipped for a variety of high-impact roles in global business and entrepreneurship, including:

  • Entrepreneur (Self-Employment or Business Startup)
  • International Management Consultant
  • Global Sales Representative
  • Business Analyst
  • Import/Export Agent
  • International Trade and Customs Manager
  • Product Manager

At KBM Consultants, we prepare you to turn your business ideas into reality and succeed in the dynamic global marketplace.