Course summary
Reasons to choose Kingston – In just three years, you’ll graduate with both a degree and the business experience that employers are looking for. – This course has been recognised for quality by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). – You’ll be exposed to all aspects of global business and supported to pursue your individual career ambitions. You’ll also build a business network of peers and future colleagues from the UK and around the globe. This course is offered with a Foundation Year in Business The foundation year in business is taught at Kingston College, close to Kingston University’s Penrhyn Road campus. You’ll be introduced to professional skills, numerical concepts, business IT, marketing, customer care and business law. This foundation year is available with the following courses. About this course Do you aspire to be a leader and decision-maker in an international business? If so, this course is ideal for you. It’ll give you an understanding of business management practices all over the world and prepare you to work in global organisations. It includes hands-on, practical experience through working on real business problems, consultancy projects with real clients and opportunities for internships. You’ll also have lots of support to set up your own business too. A personal development programme will help you discover your career ambitions and strengths and prepare you for your next step. The experiences you’ll gain will help you establish a business network and stand out from the crowd when starting your career. You’ll learn from academic tutors, senior people and experts from industry and each other.
Modules
Examples of modules: Year 1
- Global Business Environments
- Data and Digital in Business
- Service Mindset in Business Relationships
- Business Design Thinking
- Unlocking Business Value
- Developing Effective Marketing Programmes
- Sustainable and Responsible Management
- Operating in a Global Organisation
- Building Business Strategy
- Leadership, Transformation and Complexity
- Global Business Futures
Assessment method
Year 1 - Coursework: 58%, Practical: 29%, Exam: 13% Year 2 - Coursework: 43%, Practical: 8%, Exam: 49% Year 3 - Coursework: 98%, Practical: 0%, Exam: 2%
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N121
- Institution code:
- K84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/foundation-year-in-business/
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ