On this pre-Bachelor programme you will enter the International Foundation Year and are guaranteed progression to the first year of the Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) the following September (if you meet the required criteria).

The educational aims of the programme are to:

• Develop students’ fundamental knowledge and understanding of the relevant disciplinary elements in economics and management and related fields.
• Develop in students a broad range of transferable academic literacy, research and analytical skills to succeed in undergraduate study.
• Ensure that students have attained the prescribed level of English language competence to succeed on specified Lancaster University undergraduate programmes in related fields.
• To prepare students to operate effectively and autonomously within the framework of higher education.
• Develop students’ graduate attributes to optimize future employability prospects in a global environment.

Upon completion of the Foundation Year, you can progress to the first year of the Bachelor programme.

BSc Business Management with Business Analytics:

The BSc (Hons) Business Management with Business Analytics degree provides graduates with a strong foundation in a range of analytics techniques that can help organisations to reach well-informed decisions. The modules taught on the programme have a practical focus, as the aim is to provide preparation for a wide range of careers.

The programme helps students become proficient in using a range of analytical tools and techniques and to acquire problem-solving skills. The scheme provides a wide variety of options that open up different career choices, providing high expected returns in terms of professional and vocational relevance.

Overview:

Students’ acquisition of knowledge and understanding is facilitated through the teaching and learning strategies pursued by the various departments from which BSc (Business Management with Business Analytics) modules are drawn. Teaching and learning methods used on the programme include lectures and small group teaching via seminars, tutorials, computer workshops, simulations and workshops. Students’ knowledge and skills are developed through taught material, exercises and coursework of increasing challenge and complexity throughout the programme.

• The Year 1 establishes the foundations of a broad spectrum of business, management and business analytics theories and concepts.
• Year 2 builds upon this foundation, through the introduction of more advanced concepts and operational aspects of business management and business analytics.
• Year 3 draws the previous years’ teaching and learning together through development of business analytics, strategy and leadership.

Careers:

With analytical, numeric thinkers with good professional and problem-solving skills being in demand in a range of industries and organisations.

Given the variety of roles that Business Analytics graduates can fill, there are careers in a variety of roles and sectors. Business Analysts are highly sought after for their quantitative and business skills. They can be working directly as a specialist business analyst or utilising their talents in general management, project management and consultancy roles. 

Business analysts study a company’s processes, operating procedures, and large data sets to find ways to enhance an organization’s operational efficiency while achieving better performance. Business analysts work with management to reduce costs, eliminate, or reduce inefficiencies, and boost the company’s competitiveness in the modern business world. They use their analytical skills to understand and apply data-focused strategies best suited to increase a company’s bottom line.

These roles provide Business Analysts with opportunities in both the public sector and the private sector.