BA (Hons) International Business Pathways with Foundation Year

The BA (Hons) International Pathway with Foundation Year is designed to challenge the students’ intellectual and imaginative understanding and judgement; their ability to resolve problems effectively and their ability to recognise the relevance of a wide variety of approaches fundamental problem solving in a variety of business situations. The programme will engender an analytical and creative approach, encourage independent judgement and critical self-awareness all directed towards continual improvement in the business sector.

The Foundation Year is an introductory program designed to prepare students for entry into a bachelor’s degree program. It is particularly beneficial for those who do not meet the direct entry requirements or need to enhance their academic skills.

Our Business Foundation Year provides you with the opportunity to start your journey towards a bachelor’s degree. This program equips you with the essential skills and knowledge needed for success in higher education and a future career in the global business environment.

Combined, both programmes cover topics such as communication and IT skills, Financing the Business, Structuring an organization in the Foundation year, and judgment of core business practices, including finance, marketing, human resources, general business, and economics in BA (Hons) International Business program.

The BA (Hons) International Business Pathways with Foundation Year offers students a unique opportunity to pursue a business degree tailored to address the influences of the external labor market in the UK, Europe, and the global business community. Students can choose between two pathways—Marketing or Business—to deepen their expertise in their area of interest.

This program equips students with the knowledge and skills essential for business graduates entering employment in small, medium, and large organizations, both locally and internationally. The Foundation Year provides a pathway for students to begin their studies with a qualification tailored to meet the needs of the international student market and the broader global business environment.

The degree levels are structured to impart contemporary practical and professional skills, grounded in relevant academic theory. This ensures the development of 21st-century graduates who are workplace-ready or prepared to pursue further education at the postgraduate level.

Core business areas such as Business Management, Business Sectors, HRM, Marketing, and Economics are integral to the program. Students can delve deeper into these subjects through two pathway options, Business and Marketing.

Upon completing an Honours degree, graduates have multiple pathways to postgraduate studies, both within the University and beyond. Many may also pursue professional qualifications in their chosen fields of specialization.