International Foundation Programme: Business Management
Get ready for undergraduate study and progress to your choice of university
The International Foundation Programme has been designed to offer you a well-rounded high-quality education accessible from anywhere in the world. Benefit from a supportive introduction to your chosen subject and gain all the knowledge, academic study and English language skills you need to successfully complete your degree at your choice of university.
With the International Foundation Programme, the beginning of your undergraduate journey is in your hands.
English language entry requirements:
- IELTS 5.5 (with minimum 5.0 in all skills) or equivalent
Note: Our progression universities have specific academic and English language entry requirements which must be met.
Academic entry requirements:
- Satisfactory completion of secondary or high school education. IGSCE / GCSE:4 passes at 9-4 (A-C) in relevant subjects
Country-specific entry requirements
- Additional entry requirements vary by country. Find out more
Two semesters (24 weeks plus 2 assessment weeks)
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- October, January, May
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Why study the International Foundation Programme?
Our International Foundation Programme in Business Management provides a flexible and digital approach to learning, designed to help you gain the skills needed to progress to a choice of universities. And with our University Ready Programme, you’ll have support writing your personal statement, have access to our university fair, and participate in activities that will help you develop skills that will impress universities and future employers.
With our Foundation programme, you can:
- benefit from guaranteed conditional offers* from Royal Holloway University of London, Bangor University and Coventry University, as well as having the flexibility to apply to a range of universities
- learn the academic knowledge and English language skills needed for university study.
University progression
Guaranteed conditional progression universities*
Students who choose our International Foundation Programme will benefit from guaranteed conditional offers* from Royal Holloway University of London, Bangor University and Coventry University.
Progression degrees
Students who successfully complete our International Foundation Programme and meet the progression requirements can progress to the degrees below.
| Degree programme name | Award | Overall grade | English grade | Additional Requirements |
| Banking and Finance | BSc | 50% | 50% with no element below 40% | No failed modules |
| Accounting and Finance | BSc | 50% | 50% with no element below 40% | No failed modules |
| Accounting and Management | BSc | 50% | 50% with no element below 40% | No failed modules |
| Economics | BSc | 50% | 50% with no element below 40% | No failed modules |
| Economics and Finance | BSc | 50% | 50% with no element below 40% | No failed modules |
| Business Management | 50% | 50% with no element below 40% | No failed modules | |
| Management with Human Resource Management | BSc | 50% | 50% with no element below 40% | No failed modules |
| Degree programme and name | Award | Overall grade
| English grade |
Advertising and Marketing
| BA | 50% overall with no mark below 40% | 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands |
Banking and Finance
| BSc
| 50% overall with no mark below 40% | 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands |
Business Administration
| BBA
| 50% overall with no mark below 40% | 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands |
Business and Finance
| BSc
| 50% overall with no mark below 40% | 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands |
| Business and Human Resource Management | BA
| 50% overall with no mark below 40% | 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands |
Business and Marketing
| BA | 50% overall with no mark below 40% | 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands |
BSc Business Economics
| BSc
| 50% overall with no mark below 40% | 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands |
Business
| BA
| 50% overall with no mark below 40% | 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands |
Digital Marketing
| BA
| 50% overall with no mark below 40% | 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands |
Economics
| BSc | 50% overall with no mark below 40% | 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands |
| Enterprise and Entrepreneurship | BA
| 50% overall with no mark below 40% | 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands |
Event Management
| BA
| 50% overall with no mark below 40% | 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands |
| International Business Management | BSc
| 50% overall with no mark below 40% | 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands |
Marketing
| BA | 50% overall with no mark below 40% | 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands |
| Sport Management | BA | 50% overall with no mark below 40% | 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands |
| Degree programme name | Award | Overall grade | Foundation AES Requirements | Additional Requirements |
| Accounting and Finance | BSc | 65% | AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40% | 70% in Business Maths |
| Economics | BSc (Econ) | 65% | AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40% | 70% in Business Maths |
| Economics with Political Studies | BSc (Econ) | 65% | AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40% | 70% in Business Maths |
| Financial and Business Economics | BSc | 65% | AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40% | 70% in Business Maths |
| Economics and Management | BSc | 65% | AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40% | 70% in Business Maths |
| Economics, Politics, and International Relations | BSc | 65% | AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40% | 70% in Business Maths |
| Business and Management | BSc | 65% | AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40% | 60% in Business Maths |
| Management with Accounting | BSc | 65% | AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40% | 60% in Business Maths |
| Management with Corporate Responsibility | BSc | 65% | AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40% | 60% in Business Maths |
| Management with Entrepreneurship | BSc | 65% | AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40% | 60% in Business Maths |
| Management with Human Resources | BSc | 65% | AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40% | 60% in Business Maths |
| Management with International Business | BSc | 65% | AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40% | 60% in Business Maths |
| Management with Marketing | BSc | 65% | AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40% | 60% in Business Maths |
| Management with Digital Innovation | BSc | 65% | AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40% | 60% in Business Maths |
Progression universities
Once you successfully complete our International Foundation Programme, you have the option to progress to one of the following universities:
Progression degrees
| From course | To university | Articulation degree | International Foundation grade requirement | AES requirements |
| International Foundation Programme | HULT Business School | BBA
| 55% | AES 60% |
| From course | To university | Articulation degree | International Foundation grade requirement | AES requirements | Additional requirements |
| International Foundation Programme | London Metropolitan University | Tourism and Travel Management | 40% | 50% with 40 in all skills | Pass all modules |
| International Foundation Programme | London Metropolitan University | Music Business | 40%
| 50% with 40 in all skills | Pass all modules |
| International Foundation Programme | London Metropolitan University | Marketing
| 40%
| 50% with 40 in all skills | Pass all modules |
| International Foundation Programme | London Metropolitan University | International Business Management | 40%
| 50% with 40 in all skills | Pass all modules |
| International Foundation Programme | London Metropolitan University | Fashion Marketing and Business Management | 40%
| 50% with 40 in all skills | Pass all modules |
| International Foundation Programme | London Metropolitan University | Events Management | 40%
| 50% with 40 in all skills | Pass all modules |
| International Foundation Programme | London Metropolitan University | Economics | 40%
| 50% with 40 in all skills | Pass all modules |
| International Foundation Programme | London Metropolitan University | Digital Business Management | 40%
| 50% with 40 in all skills | Pass all modules |
| International Foundation Programme | London Metropolitan University | Business Management | 40%
| 50% with 40 in all skills | Pass all modules |
| International Foundation Programme | London Metropolitan University | Business Economics | 40%
| 50% with 40 in all skills | Pass all modules |
| International Foundation Programme | London Metropolitan University | Banking and Finance | 40%
| 50% with 40 in all skills | Pass all modules |
| International Foundation Programme | London Metropolitan University | Airline, Airport and Aviation Management | 40%
| 50% with 40 in all skills | Pass all modules |
| International Foundation Programme | London Metropolitan University | Advertising, Marketing Communications and Public Relations | 40%
| 50% with 40 in all skills | Pass all modules |
| International Foundation Programme | London Metropolitan University | Accounting and Finance | 40%
| 50% with 40 in all skills | Pass all modules |
| From course | To university | Articulation degree | International Foundation grade requirement | AES requirements | Additional requirements |
| International Foundation Programme | Regent’s University London | BA Business and Management
| 50% | AES 60% overall, no band less than 55%
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| International Foundation Programme | Regent’s University London | BA Business and Marketing
| 50% | AES 60% overall, no band less than 55%
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| International Foundation Programme | Regent’s University London | BSc Business, Technology and Entrepreneurship
| 50% | AES 60% overall, no band less than 55%
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| International Foundation Programme | Regent’s University London | BA Business and Luxury Brand Management
| 50% | AES 60% overall, no band less than 55%
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| International Foundation Programme | Regent’s University London | BA Business and Finance
| 50% | AES 60% overall, no band less than 55%
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| International Foundation Programme | Regent’s University London | BA Business and Innovation
| 50% | AES 60% overall, no band less than 55%
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| International Foundation Programme | Regent’s University London | BA International Business
| 50% | AES 60% overall, no band less than 55%
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| International Foundation Programme | Regent’s University London | BA Business and Sustainability | 50% | AES 60% overall, no band less than 55%
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| International Foundation Programme | Regent’s University London | BA Business and Entrepreneurship | 50% | AES 60% overall, no band less than 55%
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| International Foundation Programme | Regent’s University London | BA Global Management (Marketing) | 50% | AES 60% overall, no band less than 55%
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| International Foundation Programme | Regent’s University London | BA Film and Screen (all pathways) | 50% | AES 60% overall, no band less than 55%
| Interview required |
University of East Anglia and University of Essex also accept applications following the successful completion of the programme.
Your study modules
On your programme you will study a range of business modules designed to help you succeed on your chosen undergraduate degree.
Designed to support students who intend to study at undergraduate level at a UK university, but need to improve their level of English, this module aims to provide thorough training in language, communication and related academic skills which will enable you to best achieve your academic potential at your chosen university. Our Academic English programme is validated by UK ENIC, the UK government agency responsible for providing information and expert opinion on qualifications and skills worldwide.
Designed to introduce and develop students’ understanding of business as a subject of academic study, alongside developing their understanding and application of business practices and of the real-life contexts in which businesses operate. Explore fundamental features and practices of different types of business organisations, considering the different activities that take place internally to help the business achieve success.
You will be introduced to the fundamentals of both microeconomic issues facing individuals, firms and the government in a range of economies, and macroeconomic issues examined from a global perspective.
This module will provide students with fundamental mathematical concepts, skills and techniques in several topics required to successfully study at an undergraduate level. The topics in this module are designed to build mathematical skills and confidence for students to solve real world problems.
Designed to help students to acquire important financial literacy skills to assist in making sound financial judgements. The initial part of this module aims to provide students with an understanding of business, accounting and finance concepts, issues and problems. The second part of the module aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to interpret financial reports which would enhance their decision-making capabilities.
Providing a particular business perspective that highlights creativity, innovation and opportunity, student will be equipped to acquire important academic skills to assist in understanding entrepreneurship. The key topics covered in this module focus on developing an enterprising mindset and are designed to engage students in researching a business idea and writing a business plan.
Students will be equipped to acquire important academic skills to assist in understanding and analysing research in a business context, a critical part of making ethical business decisions. In their future studies, students will be required to source and engage with primary research relating to their Business-related major. This module prepares student to engage with these studies in a deeper, more critically aware manner.
Improve your English language skills
If you do not meet the English language requirements for our International Foundation Programme, we offer a specialist online English Language Preparation course to help you to boost your English language skills. Find out more about our English Language Preparation Programme - Online.
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University progression
Its all about choice. Our programmes offer a wide range of university progression options. With our University Ready Programme we’ll help you choose the right university for you.
Study options
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How to apply
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^ Progression to Coventry University is subject to successfully completing the programme, meeting the progression requirements and sending applications either via UCAS or Coventry University's partner portal.
* Offer of guaranteed conditional progression for Royal Holloway, University of London is subject to: submission of completed UCAS application, academic reference and personal statement, meeting required standard, passing Foundation programme with the required grades and English language level. Only for degree programmes listed and conditions stated on conditional progression letters.