Foundation Degree Business and Innovation (FdA)

Launch your career with confidence 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. Whether you want to move up in your current role, start your own business, or continue on to a full undergraduate degree, this course is designed to help you plan, achieve, and accelerate your next step. You’ll also benefit from modules designed to boost your academic confidence and career development-ensuring you’re ready to succeed at university and in your career. 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

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UK students: £9,525 per level (UK campus)

UK/Home: £9,525 per level (UK campus)

November 2026, February 2027

Rolling admission — apply any time before your chosen intake start date; Arden runs several intakes a year and sets no fixed application deadline

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