BSc (Hons) Digital Business with Foundation Year
Online United Kingdom
DURATION
4 up to 8 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2024
TUITION FEES
GBP 26,565 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance learning
* GBP 6,641 a year if you study full-time
Introduction
Are you ready to excel in the rapidly evolving world of digital business but need a solid foundation to start with? Our BSc Digital Business with Foundation Year degree course is designed to provide essential preparatory knowledge and skills before diving into advanced digital business concepts.
This foundation year covers critical skills such as academic writing, critical thinking, and foundational mathematics, ensuring you are fully prepared for the comprehensive study of digital business. Engage with modules on digital business models, data science, and international marketing, providing you with the knowledge and skills necessary for today’s digital-driven world. Our virtual learning platform offers unparalleled flexibility, enabling you to study from anywhere and fit your education around your lifestyle. With this foundation year course, you'll be prepared for roles in digital marketing, e-commerce, and beyond, paving the way for a successful and innovative career in digital business.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
- You may be eligible for an LIBF Scholarship giving you a £1,200 reduction in tuition fees if you are self-funding your course.
- For UK students: if you experience financial difficulty as a student you can apply for support from our Hardship Fund twice a year.
Student loans
UK students may be eligible for a student loan for this online distance-learning course.
LIBF Scholarship
If you’re self-funding your course, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for an LIBF Scholarship. The LIBF Scholarship is an award of £1,200 towards your tuition fees, spread over the duration of your course and reducing your total fees. You are eligible to apply if you are funding your course yourself (you are not taking a government undergraduate student loan) and your household income is less than £3,500 per month.
Undergraduate Hardship Fund
If you experience financial difficulty as an undergraduate student, you can apply for support from our Hardship Fund. Hardship funds are made available to UK students twice in the academic year – you’ll be informed when applications are open and allocation of funds will be agreed by the Scholarship, Bursaries and Prizes Committee.
Fee reductions
For UK and international students, you can also get 2% off your total fees if you pay annually in advance or 10% off if you pay upfront in full for an undergraduate course.
Curriculum
The full-time course length for our BSc (Hons) Digital Business with Foundation Year is 4 years. You can also study this course part-time over a period of 5.5 or 8 years.
Embark on a transformative learning journey with our BSc (Hons) Digital Business degree, where the pathway to becoming a digital business expert is not just taught but experienced. Immerse yourself in a dynamic curriculum designed to empower you with the core competencies and advanced skills for developing and leading digital business innovations.
This programme includes the following modules.
Foundation Year
- Foundations of learning
- Academic integrity and writing for business
- Personal career plan
- Applied learning strategies
- Business ethics – business-related track
- Developing a business mindset – business-related track
- Elective – foundation year
- Innovation and investigation project
Year 1
- Business 101
- Introduction to computer science
- Managerial economics
- Digital future commerce
- Introduction to data science
- International marketing
- Collaborative work
- Introduction to artificial intelligence
Year 2
- Introduction to academic work for business and social sciences
- Statistics
- Digital business models
- Intercultural and ethical decision making
- Augmented mixed and virtual reality
- Corporate finance and investment
- Elective A
- Elective A
Year 3
- Leadership 4.0
- Seminar: current topics in digitalization
- Elective B
- Elective B
- Elective C
- Elective C
- Bachelor thesis
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The realm of digital business is vast and full of opportunities. Our BSc (Hons) Digital Business degree equips you with the skills to develop innovative digital solutions or enhance existing systems within various industries. Propel yourself into careers where technology and creativity converge to drive forward-thinking solutions and groundbreaking advancements.
Digital marketing manager
As a digital marketing manager, you'll craft and execute strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement across digital platforms. Utilize your knowledge of online consumer behaviour and digital marketing tools to drive business growth and achieve marketing objectives.
E-commerce manager
Transform the online shopping experience as an e-commerce manager. You'll oversee the digital storefront, manage online sales strategies, and ensure a seamless customer journey from product discovery to purchase.
Project manager in digital business
Excel as a project manager in digital business by leading projects that integrate digital solutions into business operations. Your role will involve managing timelines, resources, and teams to deliver successful digital transformations.