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FdA Business Management

Start Date: 7th September 2026

Length 2 years
Study Full-Time
Location Rye Hill Campus

Qualification Gained

FdA Business Management (awarded by NCG)

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More about the course

Are you dreaming of a career in the dynamic world of business? Do you want to make your mark (and your millions) in a fast-paced, ever-evolving industry? Our Business Management Foundation Degree is designed for aspiring professionals like you!

This course offers a solid foundation in key business principles, equipping you with the essential skills and knowledge to thrive in the competitive business industry.

You will have the opportunity to work on live briefs with companies like Citizens Advice Gateshead to conduct client analysis and suggest trial working solutions to improve business outcomes, and Elanders to assess their ecommerce sector and produce business comparator reports. You will even benefit from work experience opportunities, with past students completing work experience at global organisations like Sage.

You will also learn from guest speakers like Carl Swansbury, Head of Corporate Finance at Ryecroft Glen, who shares his personal journey and insights.

The course blends practical application with theoretical study, covering marketing, finance, leadership, and management. Whether you're looking to advance to a senior role or continue to an honours or master’s degree, this is the perfect start to your journey.

Developed in collaboration with local and national employers, this degree gives you a competitive edge in securing your first graduate job.

This degree is an approved Higher Technical Qualification quality marked by Skills England.

Entry requirements

64 UCAS points (in a related Business and/or Management subject).

You may be asked to attend an interview before being offered a place on the course (this interview will be at the discretion of the Business department staff).

If you are a current Newcastle College student and you successfully meet the published Level 3 entry criteria in an appropriate subject[s], you will be guaranteed a place on this course.

Applicants are normally expected to have achieved grade 4 or higher in GCSE Maths and English Language or the Level 2 equivalents (i.e. Functional Skills or Adult Literacy/Numeracy).

At Newcastle College University Centre we welcome applications from students studying new T-Level qualifications.

Further details on our entry requirements can be found here.

What will I learn?

Year One

The Business Environment
Academic Study Skills
People and Performance Management
Principles of Marketing
Accounting for Managers
Personal Development
Work Related Learning

Year Two

Ethics and Sustainability
Work-Based Learning
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Digital Marketing
Professional Development

How is the course taught?

Seminars
Lectures
Microsoft Teams along with other learning technology platforms
Group work
Independent study

How am I assessed?

Practical activities
Role plays
Presentations
Timed tests
Exams
Live briefs
Written reports
Work-based learning project

Work experience

During this degree you will work on live briefs from a range of employers, collaborate with industry professionals on a variety of activities to understand current issues in a complex business climate. You will also have the opportunity to work with businesses such as Elanders, SGS and Barclays, widening your experience of working with employers. These opportunities will provide you with the knowledge and skills to become informed, confident and successful employees, managers and entrepreneurs.

Where can I progress?

You can progress your studies with the BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up) degree available at Newcastle College University Centre. Professionally, you could secure a role within a business as a team leader, accounts assistant, retail manager, project manager or alternatively, start your own business and become a successful entrepreneur.

Course costs and information

Tuition fees vary depending on the course and mode of study. Read more about tuition fees and financial support.

Fees for international students vary depending on the course. Find out more about international fees and payments.

It's important that you know what your tuition fee includes and what other costs you'll need to plan for. Read what your fee includes here.

Your course in 60 seconds

Chidinma Helena Maduemezie

Level 7 MA Business Management

"I wanted to have more knowledge to have a stronger understanding of business, which I have gained through studying this course. I've been able to build more knowledge and insight into how a business should grow through my studies."

Bethany Day

Level 6 BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up)

"I just think it was that sense of accomplishment... I've also done it with a full-time job and with small kids at home. I am really proud of myself... I think the personal growth you get from studying for a degree is amazing. Also, listen to the tutors because they do give fantastic advice!"

Hanieh Taghadosi

Level 7 Master of Business Administration (MBA)

"New horizons have been opened to me because I have now found a deep passion in business, especially business administration."

Leanne Hunter

Level 6 BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up)

"It just seemed to fit exactly what I wanted. It was one of the few places that included human resources on the curriculum which meant I could really tailor my degree to what I wanted to do in future."