Program Overview

International Year One in International Business, Accounting and Finance

Overview

Progress to Year 2 of over 60 degree programs at some of the UK's best business schools. Choose between an Accounting and Finance or Business and Management pathway post-arrival, after a common first semester. You'll have 13 NCUK universities to choose from, including 4 triple-accredited business schools.

Key Information

• A guaranteed offer for one of 15+ NCUK universities upon successful completion.
• INTO Manchester students have successfully progressed to 21 of the 24 Russell Group universities, and 11 of the 15 world top 100 universities in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2025).
• Receive expert subject knowledge and intensive English language teaching in a program that mirrors the content of Year 1 of a degree in business/management/accounting and finance, ensuring a smooth transition to Year 2 of university.
• Explore business-related concepts and scenarios using real-world case studies of well-known companies, and develop professional presentation skills through assessed group work.
• Smaller class sizes and expert guidance with university applications at INTO Manchester, ensuring plenty of academic support and help choosing where to study.
• 92% of students are satisfied with personal welfare and wellbeing support at INTO Manchester (INTO Annual Student Experience Survey 2023).

Course Details

International Year One in International Business, Accounting and Finance

• Duration: 4 Terms
• Start Date: 2025 Summer Start (June)
• End Date: 2026

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 17
• Academic Requirements: Successful completion of A-levels, a recognised Foundation, first year of an overseas university degree or equivalent with good grades.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent.
• Class size: 20

Important Dates

• 2025 Summer Start (June)
  • Course start date: 23 June 2025
  • Course end date: 19 June 2026
  • Term 1 summer: 23 June 2025 - 29 August 2025
  • Term 2 fall: 8 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
  • Term 3 spring: 12 January 2026 - 2 April 2026
  • Term 4 spring: 20 April 2026 - 19 June 2026

Fees and Pricing

• Estimated cost of attendance:
  • Tuition fee: £19,995.00
  • Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £250.00
  • Textbooks (Compulsory): £120.00 - 440.00
  • Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £500.00
  • Approximate cost: £20,865.00 - 21,185.00

Modules

Core modules

• Business Skills (15 Credit Units)
• Business Economics (15 Credit Units)
• Organisational Behaviour (15 Credit Units)
• English for Academic Purposes and Study Skills
• Financial Accounting 1 (15 Credit Units)

Specialist modules

• Quantitative Methods for Business (15 Credit Units)
• Business Finance (15 Credit Units)
• Marketing (15 Credit Units)
• Management Accounting (15 Credit Units)
• Financial Accounting 2 (15 Credit Units)
• Management Themes and Case Studies (15 Credit Units)