Program Overview

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What will I study?

This course is ideal for international students transferring to a UK university.

You will gain essential subject-specific business knowledge and academic business skills. You will develop your English language, study skills, writing, employability and academic skills necessary to pass successfully.

You will develop business theory and practice knowledge including people management marketing, finance and wider business, society and economics. You will also become familiar with key contemporary business subjects, tools and techniques.

The modules you will study will ensure you’re ready to succeed in your undergraduate degree while boosting your employability.

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Teaching and assessment

Receive all the support you need to succeed with tutors experienced in teaching international students and more lecture and seminar hours than on a traditional undergraduate Year One

Learn what it takes to study in the UK with seminar activities allowing you to develop the skills required for your summative assessments

Improve each step of the way through on-going feedback from your tutor

Develop an electronic portfolio of evidence to help you keep track of your learning and make sure you progress into Year 2 of your chosen degree

Make the most of the University’s electronic learning portal (Blackboard) in preparation for your future studies

Teaching and learning

: seminars, lectures, tutorials and workshops

Taught hours

: 20 hours

Independent study

: 20 hours

Assessment

: coursework and exams – including portfolios, essays, reports, reflection, exams, poster presentations and group work

Response to Covid-19: our focus is on providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for our students. More information about our

response to Covid-19 and FAQs are available here.

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Which courses can I go on to study?

To pass and progress onto your chosen undergraduate degree, you must achieve 40%. Upon successful completion and subject to specific entry requirements, you will join the second year of a business undergraduate degree at Northumbria University, choosing from the following options:

Global Business Management BSc (Hons)

Global Business Management (Logistics and Supply Chain) BSc (Hons)

Global Business Management (Marketing) BSc (Hons)

Global Business Management (Human Resources) BSc (Hons)

International Tourism, Hospitality and Events BSc (Hons)

Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)

International Banking and Finance BSc (Hons)