Highlights
Tuition fee
Unknown
Tuition fee
Unknown
Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
Anytime
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Apply date
Anytime
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Coventry, United Kingdom
Campus location
Coventry, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Whether you're constrained by location, cost, time, or other life commitments, Arden University Online is passionate about giving you access to higher education that fits into your busy, modern life. The 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.

Overview

This two-year Business and Innovation foundation degree at Arden University Online 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

Career Prospects

Prepare to lead, grow, and innovate

The FdA Business and Innovation is more than just a stepping stone—it’s a launchpad for a wide range of business and management careers.

This qualification covers essential business functions and gives you the confidence and practical skills to take on early management roles or specialist positions. Whether you want to:

  • Move into a leadership position
  • Start your own venture
  • Progress in your current role
  • Or top-up to a full BA degree

You’ll be in a strong position to succeed.

By combining academic learning with real-world business applications, this course gives you the competitive edge needed to thrive in today’s evolving job market.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Digital Marketing
  • Managing People and Organisations 
  • Project and Supply Chain Management
  • Workplace Impact Project 
  • Sustainable Business Practice

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English
IELTS
6

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

  • Coventry, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS
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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Minimum 60 credits from Level 2/3 qualification (e.g., GCSE, A-Levels, BTECs, Access to HE, or equivalent) with a minimum of 15 credits at level 3)
  • Current professional C.V.
  • 2 years’ work experience in a relevant role (industry specific work experience or professional certificates) of which some must have been completed in the last 12 months.
  • English proficiency - IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent) 

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Course fees are not available yet.

Living costs

Coventry

United Kingdom
656 - 1057 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Business and Innovation.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Global Tiers for International Online Students
Merit-based

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Arden University Online
Coventry, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Global Tiers for International Online Students - Tier 2 - International Advance
Merit-based

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Arden University Online
Coventry, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2027
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
Need-based

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2027
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship

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Rapid Formations
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudyCorgi
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Fully Funded MBA Award
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
02 Feb 2027
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program

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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies

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CIAPS 
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
1st Formations Business Scholarship

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1st Formations
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest

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Simmons and Fletcher
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pearl Lemon
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
WMI Scholars Program
Merit-based

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Wells Mountain Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based

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International Bipolar Foundation
Location not available

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