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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Digital Business Management

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Digital Business Management course at Harper Adams University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

T Level

M

in subjects related to computing, maths, design and technology

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£16,500 per year
International£16,500 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: SQ03

Here's what Harper Adams University says about its Digital Business Management course.

This comprehensive course is your gateway to understanding and thriving in the digital age, where businesses in all sectors and industries require professionals who can harness the power of digital tools to create innovative solutions, make informed decisions, and ensure sustainability.

You'll explore core concepts of business management, including marketing and finance and people management. However, what sets this course apart is its strong focus on digital skills and competencies with topics like digital marketing, e-commerce, data analytics, and emerging technologies, enabling you to not only understand business from a traditional perspective but also master the digital ecosystem that shapes our world.

You’ll be taught by industry experts who bring their real-world experiences and cutting-edge insights into the classroom, providing you with a blend of theory and practical wisdom. Whether you're interested in launching your own digital startup, joining a multinational corporation, or contributing to a non-profit organisation, the knowledge and expertise you gain will be invaluable.

You'll have the opportunity to apply what you learn in a real-world context. We believe in learning by doing, and this course reflects this commitment to experiential education.

Our teaching and learning is responsive to industry trends and emerging technologies in the ever-changing digital landscape. We understand that the skills you develop today may need to adapt to new challenges tomorrow, and Harper Adams will keep you at the forefront of the field. This course is your passport to a future full of possibilities

Source: Harper Adams University

Course details

Qualification

Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Department

Station Quarter

Location

Harper Adams University Telford | Telford

Duration

2 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Agricultural sciences

• Data management

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Harper Adams University reviews

(4.6)
Based on 8 reviews from Harper Adams University's students and alumni
5 star
62%
4 star
38%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
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Five stars: Excellent

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3rd year student

its really solid in terms of material compared to other schools

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Digital Business Management course at Harper Adams University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Computing

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

87%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

83%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

84%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

81%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

83%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

85%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

82%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

80%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

79%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

78%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

73%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

85%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

73%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

89%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

72%

med

How well organised is your course?

74%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

87%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

96%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

88%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

61%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

76%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

74%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

59%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

84%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

90%

high

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

62%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

62%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

54%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

62%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

67%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

54%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

67%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

62%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

71%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

62%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

92%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

67%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

96%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

71%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

79%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

58%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

58%

low

How well organised is your course?

71%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

91%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

86%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

75%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

50%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

62%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

50%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

71%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

83%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

74%

low

Student information

The Digital Business Management course at Harper Adams University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Computing
Mode of study
Full-time47%Part-time53%
Gender ratio
Female55%Male45%
Where students come from
International1%UK99%
Student performance
2:1 or above64%
Number of students4,565
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyC
GeographyB
ChemistryC
Business StudiesB
MathematicsD
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female67%Male33%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above71%
Number of students120
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Harper Adams University graduates who took Digital Business Management - or another course in the same subject area.

Graduate statistics

20%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

75%

Say it fits with future plans

95%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

40%

Elementary occupations

20%

Managers, directors and senior officials

20%

Skilled trades occupations

5%

Administrative occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Harper Adams University graduates who took Digital Business Management - or another course in the same subject area.

Earnings

£25.2k

First year after graduation

£29.2k

Third year after graduation

£33.2k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Digital Business Management.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

Discussions

Chat with Harper Adams University

Welcome to the official profile of Harper Adams University, a small, specialist university in the Shropshire (Midlands) countryside with an outstanding reputation in its traditional field of agriculture and food production.

Our expertise is broadening as the employers we feed into develop new roles in their businesses – and as new employers turn to Harper Adams for high quality graduates (our employment rate is consistently above 96%).

We are launching a series of new courses over the next two years at our campus in Shropshire, including BSc (Hons) degrees in:

Mechanical Engineering Geography and Environmental Management Food Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Food Technology and Product Development Food and Public Health Nutrition

These are in addition to existing subject areas: agriculture, agri and off-highway engineering, land management, rural surveying, vet nursing, animal studies, business and more.

We’re here to help – if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!

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