You will receive input from regional and local employers and expert staff, and, drawing on your previous and current work experience, you will develop your understanding of business and innovation principles.

The Business and Enterprise course is offered at City of Oxford College (part of Activate Learning, and an Associate College Partner of Oxford Brookes University), and is designed to allow you to continue working while you study.

This course is not available to students classed as International for fees purposes.

Why choose this course?

  • On this course you will develop a wide range of knowledge, understanding and entrepreneurial skills required to succeed in business. You will learn how to run and manage a small business and also acquire the key competences that employers are looking for in todayÕs changing business environment. On completion of this foundation degree you can choose to progress to the final year of an honours degree in Business and Management.
  • Although this course is taught at City of Oxford College, you will also be able to access many of the learning, social and support facilities at Oxford Brookes University, as well as those of the college.
  • You will benefit from university-level teaching in a college environment, with tutors who will ensure that you get the help and support you need to get the most from your studies.
  • You will put theory into practice by using your current role at work to reflect upon teaching and to fulfil some of the assessment criteria.
  • Oxford Brookes has close links with local businesses and entrepreneurs who add their input to this course and ensure that the emphasis is on real business skills that will be valued in the workplace.