International Business Foundation - Brighton
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-11 | - |
Program Overview
International Business Foundation
Overview
The International Business Foundation is a pre-university programme students can take in 3 terms (Standard programme) or in 2 terms (Accelerated programme).
It will set you up for success in your business degree.
And will give you the practical business experience you need to succeed in business on the world stage.
This course is for:
- Students who want a recognised, stand-alone business qualification, or to progress to a degree focused on business or management.
- Students who have completed 11 – 12 years of high school
There are benefits of starting in September and completing the Foundation in 3 terms rather than 2:
- Gives students a head start in understanding business topics and so they will be better prepared for the exam units in January/April in both knowledge and academic skills.
- Students better equipped for following January/April academic writing & presentation skills.
- Students potentially have an extra unit to use towards the IBF qualification (depending on specific combination used – CRS can be used in place of IBC if needed)
- UCAS support - More preparation time for deciding on university choices and applications.
Information about both versions, including start dates and locations, is detailed in two separate sections below.
Learning outcomes
- Raise academic qualifications to UK university entrance level
- Raise English to university level, if it is not your first language
- Understand sales and marketing, finance,operations and product development
Program Outline
Course content
Term 1
- Entrepreneurship (ENT):
CTH Unit – Assignment Written Research Assignment & Presentation - Purpose & Functions of International Business (PFIB):
CTH Unit – Exam Business Theory & Case Studies - Communication and Research Skills & IELTS:
Supporting unit – Academic Language & Research Skills IELTS skills and language building - students will be entered for the IELTS exam if needed - Mathematics:
Studying for IGCSE qualification needed for university application
Term 2
- International Business Communication (IBC):
CTH Unit – Assignment Written Research Assignment - Essentials of International Marketing & Finance (EIMF):
CTH Unit – Exam Business Theory & Case Studies - Communication and Research Skills & IELTS:
Kings Supporting unit IELTS skills and language building - students will be entered for the IELTS exam if needed - Mathematics:
Studying for IGCSE qualification needed for university application
Why choose the International Business Foundation?
Expert and specialist preparation
The International Business Foundation is an intensive Level 3 Course. The syllabus is written in conjunction with business departments at UK universities to ensure students benefit from the ideal preparation for business-related degrees.
Taught in conjunction with CTH
The course is taught in partnership with the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH). CTH is one of the world’s leading specialist hospitality and tourism professional bodies whose core mission is to provide the highest standard of industry-focussed professional qualifications. CTH is a member of the Federation of Awarding Bodies and is approved and regulated by Ofqual.
- All assessments and exams are set and assessed by CTH.
- Students’ work will be measured against the specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria of each unit.
- On successful completion all students will receive the CTH Diploma of International Business
Progression
Recent alumni
Below are some of the recent students who took the International Business Foundation, including information about the university they progressed to and the degree course they are doing.
Guillaume Duchene
- International Business
- University of Essex
Binh Duong Duong
- Global Business Management
- Coventry University
Boris Surov
- Politics with Business Management
- Queen Mary University of London
Htet Han Thar
- Global Business Management
- Coventry University
Victoria Orr Llado
- Politics and International Relations
- University of Aberdeen
Kevin Carvalho
- Business Management with Marketing
- Bournemouth University