About the Courses
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
The course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) Business and Management with Law course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other Sheffield Business School foundation year students, then move on to the degree.
You will learn in a supportive, challenging and exciting environment. You will be based in Sheffield Business School, a vibrant, dynamic setting with excellent facilities and located in the heart of the city.
You learn through
lectures and seminars
case studies
presentations
self
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
The course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) Business and Management with Law course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other Sheffield Business School foundation year students, then move on to the degree.
You will learn in a supportive, challenging and exciting environment. You will be based in Sheffield Business School, a vibrant, dynamic setting with excellent facilities and located in the heart of the city.
You learn through
lectures and seminars
case studies
presentations
self-directed study
work placements
activities and events
In the foundation year, you'll study wider business topics, while specialising in your chosen subject area. You'll learn useful skills such as academic writing, work in diverse teams and learn to utilise a wide variety of data sources. In doing so, you'll fully prepare yourself for undergraduate study.
Modules
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Module Credits Assessment
Contemporary Issues 20 Coursework
Introduction To Business 20 Practical
Organisation Management And Delivery 1 20 Coursework
Organisation Management And Delivery 2 20 Coursework
Self And Stakeholder Management 20 Coursework
The Practice Of Business 20 Coursework
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Module Credits Assessment
Data Analysis For Business Decisions 20 Coursework
Enterprise Change And Creativity 20 Coursework
Introduction To Business Law And Practice 20 Exam
Principles And Functions Of Business 20 Coursework
Professional Legal Skills 20 Coursework
Elective modules
Module Credits Assessment
Foreign Language 20 Coursework
Global Business Environment 20 Coursework
Year 3
Compulsory modules
Module Credits Assessment
Business Research 20 Coursework
Finance For Business Performance 20 Coursework
Legal Professional Management Practice 60 Coursework
Managing And Developing People 20 Coursework
Year 4
Optional modules
Module Credits
Placement Year -
Final year
Compulsory modules
Module Credits Assessment
Contemporary Developments In Employee Relations And Employment Law 20 Coursework
Exam
Implementing Strategy And Change 20 Coursework
Legal Business Start Up 40 Practical
Responsible Leadership And Ethics 20 Coursework
Strategic Communications In The Digital World 20 Coursework