International Management with Foundation Year

At least 3 GCSEs including

• GCSE Maths, Grade C or Grade 4 or above. 

• GCSE English, Grade C or Grade 4 or above. 

If you don't hold GCSEs, we accept 45 credits at Level 2 or equivalent.

If your qualifications are older than 3 years we also ask to see a professional CV.

We strive to support students to succeed, whatever their background, and we encourage you to apply to study with us even if you don’t meet the academic requirements.

We view all applications holistically – and will consider a minimum of 12 months professional work experience (evidenced with a CV and reference) if you don't meet the academic entry requirements.

You'll also be required to submit a motivation letter that outlines:

• your motivations for choosing this course

• how your work experience has prepared you for the Foundation Year course

• how the course aligns with your career goals.

Thinking of transferring institutions or have you studied before? Your prior learning could mean you're exempt from some modules, bringing you closer to your goals.

Unlock the value of your past learning and experience with our recognition of prior learning process. Simply consult with our Study Advisers, and submit a recognition of prior learning form alongside your application.

If you’re a mature student and you don’t meet our entry criteria, you may be eligible to enrol through our mature student process.

You may be required to submit a CV and a short supporting statement of 500 to 600 words. This should set out why you want to study this programme and how it will support your career plans.

We also consider a variety of qualifications including Functional Skills Qualifications, BTEC Firsts and National Vocational Qualifications.

Overseas qualifications may be accepted, and will be subject to evidence of equivalency normally verified through ECCTIS (UK ENIC).

If you’re a non-native English speaker, you’ll be asked to provide proof of your English language proficiency in one of the following forms.

Alternatively, you may be accepted if you have previously studied in English at an appropriate level and attended a recognised institution.

IELTS grade of 6.0 overall or above, with no element below 5.5.

An online English test is offered (SPEEXX) if IELTS not available. 

TOEFL minimum 80 points.

Trinity College ISE – ISE III at minimum pass. Please note that Trinity College ISE academic results are only valid for two years.

Duolingo English test minimum 95 points. Take Duolingo’s online English test. It takes just 45 to 60 minutes, and you’ll receive your results within two days. You can then send your certificate to us.

Cambridge Certificate minimum B grade overall.

• Foundations of learning

  Discover effective learning techniques, master time management and goal setting to excel in your studies and beyond.

• Academic integrity and writing for business

  Learn the essentials of academic integrity, refine your business writing skills, and master the art of sourcing and citation to thrive in academic and professional environments.

• Personal career plan

  Chart your future with strategic career planning, understanding your strengths and learning how to navigate the job market effectively.

• Elective: Foundation Year: (see Electives: Foundation Year)

• Applied learning strategies

  Enhance your self-study capabilities and communication skills, crucial for academic success and professional growth.

• Developing a business mindset* – business related track

  Gain insights into essential business mindsets, covering self-management, failure resilience, and sustainability in business practices.

• Business ethics – business related track

  Explore ethical principles in business practice, focusing on social justice and sustainability, while cultivating your ability to make informed ethical decisions.

• Project: innovation and investigation

  Apply your knowledge in a practical project, consolidating the learning from your Foundation Year into a tangible outcome.

*Please note, this elective will be available to study from April 2025.

• Business 101

  Explore the essentials of business administration, learning about corporate goals, strategic marketing, and organisational structures to lay a solid groundwork for advanced studies.

• Managerial economics

  Delve into the dynamics of markets, analysing supply and demand, consumer behaviour, and the strategic decisions influencing production and pricing.

• Principles of management

  Gain insights into key management principles, understanding planning, organizing, leading, and controlling within a business context.

• Global corporations and globalization

  Study the impact of globalization on business, exploring international procurement, offshoring, outsourcing, and cultural differences in business practices.

• Collaborative work

  Enhance your collaborative skills, learning about professional networking, effective communication, and conflict management in diverse teams.

• International marketing

  Understand the complexities of international marketing, learning about market research, strategic planning, and ethical considerations in a global context.

• Management accounting

  Discover the role of management accounting in business decision-making, focusing on cost analysis, budgeting, and financial planning.

• Change management

  Equip yourself with the skills to manage and lead change effectively in businesses, learning about the processes, communication, and strategies involved.

• Introduction to academic work

  Refine your academic skills, focusing on research methods, scientific writing, and the ethical considerations essential in academic settings.

• Intercultural and ethical decision-making

  Develop an understanding of intercultural competencies, learning about diversity, ethics, and their impact on business practices.

• International accounting

  Dive into the standards of international financial reporting standards (IFRS), applying your knowledge in preparing and analysing financial statements.

• International HR management

  Study the strategies and challenges of international human resources management, focusing on cross-cultural management and global HR practices.

• Global sourcing

  Explore strategies for global procurement and sourcing, understanding operational and strategic aspects to optimize international supply chains.

• Digital business models

  Analyse how digitalisation impacts business models, studying the development and strategic management of digital business innovations.

• Elective A (see Electives A section below)

• Elective A (see Electives A section below)

• Leadership 4.0

  Explore advanced leadership concepts, preparing to lead in digitized and innovative business environments.

• Seminar: current issues in international management

  Engage deeply with specific topics in international management, enhancing your analytical and research skills through comprehensive study and discussion.

• Elective B (see Electives B section below)

• Elective B (see Electives B section below)

• Elective C (see Electives C section below)

• Elective C (see Electives C section below)

• Undergraduate (bachelor) thesis

  Apply your comprehensive International Management knowledge to tackle a theoretical or empirical problem, presenting your findings in an academic dissertation.

• Foundations of academic English

  Enhance your English language skills, focusing on grammar, structured writing, and academic integrity, crucial for international students.

• Skills for business

  Learn essential business communication skills, from writing emails to delivering presentations and managing meetings effectively.

• Maths foundations

  Revisit fundamental mathematical concepts, ensuring you are prepared for advanced topics in your subsequent studies.

• Digital skills

  Understand the impact of digital transformation across various professions and acquire critical digital competencies for your career.

• Conflict management and mediation

  Learn to manage and mediate conflicts effectively, acquiring skills in negotiation and understanding different conflict resolution strategies.

• Agile project management

  Gain practical skills in agile project management, focusing on flexibility, team roles, and methodologies like scrum.

• Intercultural management

  Deepen your understanding of managing across cultures, studying the impact of cultural differences on international business operations.

• Fundamentals of product management

  Explore the lifecycle of product management from inception to market, mastering strategies for successful product development and management.

• Customer relationship management

  Study the principles of CRM, understanding customer loyalty, relationship management, and strategic customer engagement.

• Self-arranged internship I (*)

  Develop your practical and analytical skills by doing an internship and improving your employability. In several preparation tutorials, you’ll consider the working environment and the overall goal of your placement.

• Self-arranged internship II (*)

  As with the first internship, this is an opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge in a business environment. Develop your communication style, problem solving ability and time management.

  
  

*You'll be responsible for arranging a suitable internship for your field of study. Once arranged, please complete an application to the internship module via myCampus, to make sure your internship can be recognised and credited towards your course requirements.

Human resources

• Introduction to new work

  Explore the concepts and implications of new work environments, focusing on agile methods, continuous learning, and organisational change.

• Project: new work

  Apply your knowledge in a practical project focused on new working methods, documenting experiences and outcomes related to modern organisational practices.

Marketing and sales

• Applied sales I

  Learn the essentials of sales management, focusing on consumer behaviour, sales strategies, and the integration of sales with marketing efforts.

• Applied sales II

  Dive deeper into advanced sales strategies, exploring customer relationship management, sales promotion, and network building within sales contexts.

Data and business intelligence

• Statistical computing

  Master the use of R for statistical computing, applying various statistical methods to analyse and present data effectively.

• Data analytics and big data

  Explore data analytics and big data technologies, applying methodologies for managing and analysing large data sets in business contexts.

Supply chain management & industry 4.0

• Supply chain management I

  Examine the concepts and frameworks of supply chain management, focusing on cross-company value creation processes and their dynamic effects within global networks.

• Supply couplet management II

  Explore advanced strategies for optimizing supply chain operations, learning about the integration of various supply structure processes and effective distribution tactics.

Accounting, planning and control

• Accounting and balancing

  Delve into financial accounting principles, focusing on the preparation and analysis of financial statements to support key business decisions.

• Corporate finance and investment

  Study the key principles of corporate finance, including investment decision-making, financial market roles, and risk management in finance settings.

IT project management

• Fundamentals of IT and ERP systems

  Understand the basic concepts and applications of IT enterprise architecture and ERP systems, learning their strategic role in improving business efficiency.

• Requirements engineering

  Learn to define and document IT system requirements, focusing on methods for effective requirement gathering, documentation, and system testing.

Human resources

• Organisational behaviour

  Study the dynamics of behaviour within organisations, focusing on performance management, team dynamics, and organisational culture.

• Digital HR

  Examine the impact of digitalisation on human resource management, exploring digital tools and strategies for modern HR operations.

Marketing and sales

• Online marketing

  Develop strategies for online marketing, learning about different digital channels, customer engagement, and legal aspects of online advertising.

• Social media marketing

  Gain insights into effective social media marketing strategies, understanding platform-specific tactics and the integration of social media into broader marketing plans.

Data and business intelligence

• Business intelligence

  Learn about business intelligence techniques, focusing on data analysis, information management, and strategic decision-making based on business data.

• Project: business intelligence

  Apply BI concepts in a practical project, developing prototypes and solutions for real-world business intelligence challenges.

Supply chain management & industry 4.0

• Product development in industry 4.0

  Explore modern product development strategies within the context of industry 4.0, focusing on digitalisation and innovative product design processes.

• Project: smart product solutions

  Apply your knowledge to design smart product solutions using digital business models, enhancing efficiency and exploring new revenue potentials.

Banking and financial services

• Foreign exchange exposure and management

  Study the complexities of managing multinational finance, focusing on currency risk management, foreign exchange markets, and hedging techniques.

• International investment appraisal

  Evaluate foreign investment opportunities and risks, applying capital budgeting techniques specific to multinational enterprises.

Accounting, planning and control

• Corporate planning and control

  Learn strategic corporate planning techniques, focusing on internal analysis, budgetary planning, and the execution of comprehensive control systems.

• Digital finance and controlling

  Examine the impact of digital transformation on finance and controlling, exploring technologies that streamline financial processes and strategic planning.

IT project management

• IT project management

  Gain insights into the methodologies and challenges of IT project management, including risk assessment, project planning, and effective management strategies.

• IT architecture management

  Study the strategic management of IT architectures, focusing on aligning IT infrastructure with business strategies and governance frameworks.