Arden University’s FdA Business and Innovation foundation degree equips you with the core knowledge and real-world skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-moving business world. This two-year Level 5 qualification builds a strong base in areas like finance, digital marketing, innovation, and people management—giving you the tools to make a real impact from day one.
Why study this course?
- Designed to develop entrepreneurial thinking and innovation skills to help you stand out
- Learn key business functions including digital marketing, project and supply chain management, and people leadership
- Gain the skills to take on early management roles across a range of industries
- Dedicated academic skills module helps you succeed, no matter your education background
- No exams—only practical assessments, with many based on real-world business scenarios
- Work-based project module to apply what you’ve learned in your workplace or a real organisation
Modules
Level 4 course modules (30 credits each)
- Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
- Learning for Life: Skills for Study and Work (Business)
- Principles of Business
- Sustainable Business Practice
Level 5 course modules (30 credits each)
- Digital Marketing
- Managing People and Organisations
- Project and Supply Chain Management
- Workplace Impact Project – Applied Work-Based Learning for Innovation and Impact