Course summary
- Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.
- Develop your knowledge and skills in the study of economics and business.
- Increase your employability through work-placements.
How you learn
The course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) Business Economics course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other Sheffield Business School foundation year students, then move on to the degree.
You will learn in a supportive, challenging and exciting environment. You will be based in Sheffield Business School, a vibrant, dynamic setting with excellent facilities and located in the heart of the city.
You learn through:
- lectures and seminars
- case studies
- presentations
- self-directed study
- work placements
- activities and events
In the foundation year, you'll study wider business topics, while specialising in your chosen subject area. You'll learn useful skills such as academic writing, work in diverse teams and learn to utilise a wide variety of data sources. In doing so, you'll fully prepare yourself for undergraduate study.
Future careers
This Business Economics with Foundation Year (Honours) course from Sheffield Hallam University prepares you for a career in:
- business analysis
- business development
- business planning
- consultancy
- financial analysis
- economic research
- market regulation
- market research and analysis
- policy development
- procurement
- project management
- supply chain management
Previous graduates of BA (Honours) Business Economics have gone on to work for:
- Cummins
- Gist
- Greencore Group
- Lloyds Banking Group
- IBM UK
- Incisive Media
- NSG Pilkington
- PwC Consulting
- Royal Mail
- Turner and Townsend
- Vauxhall Motors
