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01Academic route
Your qualification fit
Sri Lankan A-levels: three passes meeting the course tariff; where a specific subject is required, 70% or above in that subject. HND holders may enter year 2. Foundation year needs at least SS at A-level
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Scholarship information
Potential funding at Manchester Metropolitan University
International taught master's students starting in January 2027 can receive a £5,000 first-year tuition scholarship (Business School scholarships also £5,000), and international undergraduates starting in September 2027 can receive £2,000 for each year of the degree; eligibility is assessed automatically.
Eligibility, value, availability and deadlines are decided by the university. Confirm the award for this exact course and intake before relying on it.
Programme overview
A clearer look at BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year
A four-year route into the Business Management degree that starts with a foundation year, for students who do not yet meet direct-entry requirements.
This 48-month foundation route concentrates on understand how organisations operate and compete, use evidence to make strategic and operational decisions, develop leadership, teamwork and professional communication. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
Understand how organisations operate and compete.
Use evidence to make strategic and operational decisions.
Develop leadership, teamwork and professional communication.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
Strategic analysis
Professional communication
Teamwork and leadership
Evidence-based decision-making
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who need an academic and subject bridge before progressing to degree-level study. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
Business analyst
Operations manager
Management consultant
Business development professional
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
9 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
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Business IntelligencePublished course content
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Study SkillsPublished course content
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Fundamentals of MarketingPublished course content
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Finance for BusinessPublished course content
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Business EconomicsPublished course content
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Introduction to ManagementPublished course content
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Understanding and Managing PeoplePublished course content
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Customer Service ManagementPublished course content
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PlacementsPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
Academic
Sri Lankan A-levels: at least SS for foundation entry (university-wide guidance)
Sri Lankan qualifications
Sri Lankan A-levels: three passes meeting the course tariff; where a specific subject is required, 70% or above in that subject. HND holders may enter year 2. Foundation year needs at least SS at A-level
English (IELTS)
6.0 overall, no component below 5.5
English alternatives
Sri Lankan O-level English Language at grade C or above accepted as an alternative to IELTS
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on mmu.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Manchester Metropolitan University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.
BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year at Manchester Metropolitan University | Fees & Entry | GEC