Undergraduate · Business & Management

BA (Hons)Global Business and Entrepreneurshipwith Foundation Year

Turn ideas into possibilities. Build your business knowledge, develop an entrepreneurial mindset and learn how to plan, launch and grow a venture.

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Delivered by GBS. Awarded by Oxford Brookes University. Personal guidance from GLP.

Two adult student entrepreneurs presenting a product prototype and business plan in a creative startup studio — Ideas with purposeYour entrepreneurial journey
starts with a strong foundation.

Duration: 4 yearsIncluding Foundation Year
Delivery: Weekdays, evenings & weekendsSubject to confirmation
Entry guidance: 80 UCAS pointsOr a Level 3 qualification with 60 credits
Intakes: September, February, JulySubject to confirmation

Awarding institution: Oxford Brookes University
Locations: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds — subject to availability

A foundation for what comes next

Business ideas.
Entrepreneurial thinking.

Develop the technical understanding of business and entrepreneurial mindset to explore your academic and professional ambitions. This four-year degree begins with the essential knowledge and study skills you need before progressing into three years of business and entrepreneurship study.

Learn how to recognise opportunities, evaluate business ideas and put plans into practice. The curriculum explores how dynamic organisations create jobs, contribute to economic growth and inspire social change, while examining strategy, tactics and innovation across different business models.

Apply your learning to realistic business situations and develop the planning skills needed to launch and grow a venture. As the course progresses, you will deepen your understanding of entrepreneurship and new venture management before selecting a specialist final-year pathway.

The course is designed to support learners balancing study with work and family commitments. Discuss your preferred timetable with GLP; weekday, evening and weekend delivery is subject to confirmation. Academic and welfare support can also help with career planning, finance-related questions and wellbeing.

Business planningOpportunity recognitionPitching ideasDigital marketingInnovationEntrepreneurial thinking

Find your starting point

Entry requirements

The Foundation Year prepares you for the subsequent degree years. GBS considers academic qualifications alongside the admissions assessment and, where applicable, relevant experience.

Standard academic entry

80UCAS tariff points or above

An academic route into the degree with a Foundation Year.

Alternative qualification

60credits at Level 3

An Ofqual-regulated Level 3 qualification with 60 credits.

Applicants aged 21 and over

If you do not meet the standard academic requirements, relevant life or work experience may demonstrate your suitability for foundation-level study. The admissions team considers your application and supporting evidence individually.

English language & admissions assessment

Applicants are assessed by the GBS Admissions Team through an interview covering listening and speaking skills, plus a supervised Personal Reflection Statement assessing writing. Evidence of at least B1 English is required through an accepted qualification or a campus assessment. Confirm the accepted evidence with the admissions team.

Application requirements

Completed application form.
Supervised Personal Reflection Statement.
Personal interview and supporting evidence requested by the admissions team.

Discuss your entry requirements

Your learning, year by year

Structure & content

The first three years build your academic confidence, business knowledge and entrepreneurial skills. In the final year, core study and a specialist pathway let you explore an area that fits your interests and ambitions.

Foundation yearBuild your academic and business foundations

IT Essentials
Academic Writing and Research Skills
Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial People and Processes
Business Environment
Fundamentals of Finance

Year oneRecognise opportunities and understand organisations

Entrepreneurial Recognition, Ideas and Opportunities
Managerial Finance
Introduction to Marketing
Introduction to Strategic Management
Entrepreneurial Organisations
Project Management

Year twoDevelop, finance and pitch your ideas

Business Ideas and Opportunities Generation
Digital Marketing and Social Media in Business
Financing a Business Venture and Legal Aspects
Social Entrepreneurship
Business Planning and Pitching
Intrapreneurial Development

Year threeApply your learning through a specialist pathway

Study Market Research, Global Strategies and a Project, alongside the Contemporary Issues module for your chosen pathway. The six Contemporary Issues options below are alternatives, rather than six compulsory modules.

Market Research
Global Strategies
Project
Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship
Contemporary Issues in Events and Hospitality
Contemporary Issues in IT and Communications
Contemporary Issues in Professional Business Services
Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain
Contemporary Issues in Retail

Modules and pathway availability are indicative and may change. Confirm the current programme structure before accepting an offer.

Connect theory with practice

Teaching & assessment

Authentic assessment places you in realistic business situations. Many modules give you the opportunity to develop your own business ideas, receive detailed feedback and refine your proposals.

How you’ll study

Apply business concepts to real-world scenarios.
Develop your own ideas through business planning and practical tasks.
Explore entrepreneurship, new venture management and contemporary business issues.
Build independent research skills through homework, preparation and group projects.
Use lecturer guidance and feedback to reflect on and improve your work.

Self-study outside scheduled classes is an essential part of the course.

How you’ll be assessed

Essays and business reports.
Real-life simulations and practical projects.
Individual and group presentations.
Group debates and activities linked to module learning outcomes.

Assessment methods are reviewed annually and may change in response to student feedback, course content and external examiner recommendations.

Looking beyond graduation

Find your entrepreneurial direction.

The course offers six final-year pathways, building on a shared foundation in business and entrepreneurship. Each includes a specialised Contemporary Issues module to help you explore the business context that interests you.

BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship (Events and Hospitality) with Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship (Information Technology and Communications) with Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship (Professional Business Services) with Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship (Construction and Supply Chain) with Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship (Retail) with Foundation Year

Develop the strategic, practical and innovative thinking to explore your own venture or contribute entrepreneurial ideas within an existing organisation. The course combines a global business perspective with the planning skills needed to evaluate and develop opportunities.

Pathways are subject to confirmation and availability. The degree supports your development; business success and employment outcomes are not guaranteed.

Plan your studies

Fees & funding

Tuition fees

To be confirmed

Contact GLP for the current fee schedule for your entry year, including the foundation year and subsequent degree years.

Ask about fees & funding

Student finance is subject to eligibility, including your course, previous study, age, nationality and residency circumstances. Funding is not automatic for every student. Confirm which rules apply to your course start date before making financial plans.

Tuition Fee Loans

Eligible students may receive a loan to help cover tuition fees, paid to the course provider. Check the applicable amount, course eligibility and repayment rules with the relevant student finance body.

Maintenance support

A Maintenance Loan may help eligible students with living costs. Additional grants or allowances depend on individual circumstances. The type and amount of support available can vary, so use official guidance to check your position.

Funding arrangements are changing for many courses starting on or after 1 January 2027. Check the guidance for your intended start date.

Before you apply

Confirm your entry route, eligibility, intake availability, modules and current fees with the provider. This page brings together course information and GLP guidance.

GBS course information Oxford Brookes course information GOV.UK student finance eligibility GOV.UK funding for courses starting from January 2027

Your next chapter starts here

Build your future
in business and entrepreneurship.

Explore your next step with personal guidance from Global Learning Pathway.