BSc (Hons) Business Management with foundation and industry years in Southampton United Kingdom | Southampton Solent University

Build the expertise, self-assurance, and practical knowledge required to thrive in business or launch your own venture with our prestigious, CMI-endorsed Business Management program.
Covering essential topics including commerce, legal studies, economics, branding, entrepreneurship, professional growth, and community initiatives, the business and law foundation year provides a comprehensive grounding in fundamental principles, examines current industry issues, anticipates emerging developments, and lets you concentrate on sectors that align with your aspirations.

During both the foundation year and your complete Solent degree, you'll go beyond theoretical learning – applying knowledge through creative evaluations and practical projects. Our programs provide opportunities to gain firsthand experience with global business and legal scenarios, along with additional certifications, professional exemptions, and memberships to complement your bachelor's degree.

Solent Business School equips you with the capabilities and confidence to advance in business and global management – or establish your own enterprise.

Featuring diverse elective options to tailor your professional journey, this rigorous program readies you for today's dynamic commercial landscape – training you to assess emerging patterns, recognize both local and global consequences, and propose responsible, ethical responses to modern business dilemmas.

Refine your abilities through engaging workshops and practical evaluations – acquiring not just crucial business and management insights, but also the capability to implement this understanding in actual professional situations.

We take pride in our multidisciplinary approach, equipping students for the varied and fast-paced reality of contemporary commerce.

Additionally, our Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation enables you to earn an extra professional qualification in leadership and management (level 5) upon graduation.

The industry placement year lets you apply first and second-year knowledge in a professional setting, gaining invaluable work experience before completing your studies.



5-year program including foundation and placement years