Shape your future in business with an online foundation year
Discover a foundation year that sets you up with confidence and purpose. Whether you’re interested in leadership within global healthcare, digital business, or strategic management, our courses prepare you for the next step.
You won’t just be learning theory. You’ll be developing the skills to drive change and make an impact. Master core business concepts and practical skills before moving on to your bachelor’s degree, specialising in the areas and industries that matter most to you.
Start dates and duration
Online learning at LIBF is available full or part-time.
Start a Foundation Year on any day you choose.
Entry requirements
3 GCSEs: grade 4(C) or above, including Maths and English.
Or 12 months professional experience.
Tuition fees and funding
UK residents may be eligible for a government student loan.
We also offer scholarships for eligible students.
Business degrees with foundation year
Management courses
Why study a business degree with foundation year?
A business foundation year at LIBF helps you build critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills. Depending on your chosen course, you’ll also gain practical insights into areas such as entrepreneurship, project management, or mastering business IT systems like Python programming.
This sets you up to easily progress into your bachelor’s degree, where you’ll delve deeper into your area of focus. As you build on essential skills, you’ll develop the practical expertise needed to navigate diverse business environments and more specialised knowledge to stand out in a competitive job market.
Skills you’ll develop in your one-year foundation year
From startups to global enterprises and everything in between, your business journey starts with our foundation year entry. Build the essential skills you need, then progress to your bachelor’s degree and get ready to step into a wide range of career opportunities.
Hard skills you’ll build
Effective academic and report-writing skills.
Ethical principles and critical thinking in business.
Basic maths knowledge for analysing business scenarios.
Personal career planning and goal-setting strategies.
Soft skills you'll gain
Time management and self-study techniques.
Analytical thinking to evaluate business challenges.
Collaboration and teamwork in business environments.
Adaptability and problem-solving in dynamic business situations.
Business management courses with foundation year
At LIBF, our online BSc Business Management with Foundation Year course provides a strong foundation in essential business practices and studying a bachelor’s degree. You’ll develop leadership qualities, project management skills, and understand corporate finance and international markets.
What you’ll study in our business management degrees with foundation year
Depending on your interests and chosen modules, you’ll build your understanding in:
project management and leadership
cross-cultural marketing and ethics
corporate finance and business concepts
digital business models and data analytics
public health and healthcare economics
health systems management and pharmaceutical innovation.
Career opportunities with a business management foundation year course
Business and international management graduates can pursue careers in business consultancy, project management, and operations, handling global challenges and managing cross-border teams. Opportunities for you in healthcare management include roles in healthcare consultancy, hospital management, or international health organisations, driving improvements in healthcare systems and patients’ lives.
Business degree with foundation year career opportunities
Studying a business foundation year at LIBF opens the door to diverse roles in the corporate world. Whether you focus on management, healthcare, or digital business, you’ll be well-prepared for roles that demand strong leadership and analytical skills.
Potential jobs and salary expectations* in the UK for graduates from business and management courses
Business development manager: £40,810
Oversee strategies to drive business growth, manage relationships, and identify new opportunities.
Project management lead: £57,959
Lead projects in sectors like tech and finance, managing budgets, deadlines, and teams.
Healthcare operations director: £87,217
Manage healthcare systems, improving operations, resource allocation and patient outcomes.
Chief marketing officer: £124,062
Lead marketing strategies to drive brand growth, engagement across and revenue.
Entrepreneur (founder of own business): Variable
Launch and lead a startup, handling finances, growth strategies, and daily operations.
Strategic business consultant: Variable
Provide strategic advice to enhance business performance, with senior consultants earning significant day rates.
*Salary information from uk.indeed.com is correct as of September 2024.
Why choose LIBF for a business degree with foundation year?
At LIBF, our business degrees are designed to provide you with the skills and flexibility to succeed in today’s fast-changing markets.
Start on any day that suits you.
Study at your own pace, full or part-time.
Choose from a number of funding options including government loans and interest-free instalments.
24/7 access to online learning resources and online tutorials to fit around your commitments.
Personalised support from study coaches and career advisors.
With over 140 years of educational excellence and a Silver rating for teaching (TEF, 2023), we’ll help you build a solid foundation for your future in business.
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