What will I learn?

**OVERVIEW**\A foundation year provides the perfect environment to advance your academic abilities before continuing on to the full degree course. Key skills and knowledge gained during the year give you an excellent grounding and a wide exposure to a range of subjects within our triple accredited business school.You'll develop your study skills, including academic writing and personal and professional development, to start you off in the best possible way for your degree. You will learn more about business in a global and national context, and approaches to leading and managing in organisations. The foundation year also gives you the ability to the to develop your analytical skills and learn how to incorporate data to add real value to achieve organisational objectives.**FEATURES AND BENEFITS*** **Triple accredited** - Our business school holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, placing us among the best business schools in the world.* **Funding support** - You can apply for student finance (e.g. tuition fee loan, student loan and student maintenance grant) in the same way as other students.* **Progress to a full time course** - After your foundation year, you can join one of our marketing, brand and advertising honours degree courses. Develop your skills further and choose an optional industry placement or year studying abroad.* **Supportive launch into university** - This foundation year gives you time, structure, and guidance to adjust to university level learning, with the reassurance of tutors who care about your progress and personal growth.* **Enhance your employability** - Through activities including internships or volunteering. With our award winning 'Rise at Manchester Met' programme, you can gain extra academic credits towards your degree.* **Study in a creative hub** - Manchester is a major hub for the marketing, media and creative industries. Manchester's rich cultural scene also provides a stimulating environment that fosters creativity and innovation, key attributes for successful marketers.