Business Analytics (with Foundation Year)

University of Bedfordshire

The digital transformation of business is moving at a fast pace and graduates who can combine business management skills with an in-depth understanding of digital and data analysis are much sought after. This practice-led course will help you future-proof your career and thrive in a data-led world, applying theory to real-life applications and business situations from the start. You engage with live projects and real business issues, using a data-driven approach to problem solving.

In the Foundation year you will study three days per week. The focus will be on academic writing skills and numeracy, plus subject-specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an Undergraduate degree. It provides a balance between content related to your chosen subject and the range of wider skills required for undergraduate study. This is an integrated four-year degree, with the foundation year as a key part of the course. You will be required to pass the foundation year in order to progress to the first year of your degree. This course is ideal for those who do not meet our standard entry requirements or those with a non-standard educational background. It will allow you to graduate with a full undergraduate degree in your chosen subject in four years.

- This course is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). Student membership opens up free webinars and CPD activities an online resource and toolkit library access to events and global networking opportunities.

- New, state-of-the-art business analytics suite to support data analytics, 'big-data', data mining, digital marketing, SEO and other management skills. - Harvard Business Publishing - international learning resources providing advanced business simulations in areas such as sustainability and digital processes. - Our Reuters trading room, reacting to live ‘stock-market’ data. - Software includes Microsoft Power BI, Vensim simulation and VR immersive experience. - Access to Sage, Refinitiv Workspace and the econometrics software STATA.

- Learn from research-driven academics actively involved in consultancy work. - Take up opportunities for consultancy experience during the second year of the degree, assisting businesses – from start-ups to established corporations - to solve problems, up-skill and innovate. -Benefit from masterclasses from industry experts so you learn from their experience and keep at the leading edge in your field. -Access virtual business-management simulation games that allow you to participate in running a business and experience collaborative working. - See business analytics in action with field trips to relevant companies such as John Lewis, Volvo, PW Gates Logistics, Luton Recycling and RAJA Packaging.