Foundation Program in Business with Academic English

Program Overview

Foundation Program in Business with Academic English

Overview

The Foundation Program in Business with Academic English is a one-academic-year program designed for future international business students. It strengthens English language skills and academic qualifications, preparing students to enroll in an undergraduate business program at an international business school where all classes are taught in English.

Key Information

Duration

• 6 or 9 months

Languages

• English

Location

• Barcelona
• Malta
• Online

Annual Intakes

• October
• January

Format

• Face-to-face
• Online

Tuition Fee

• From 7400 €

Program Structure

The program has an innovative modular structure, tailored to individual needs. It consists of three terms of 20 credits (ECTS) each.

Term 1

• Reading, Writing and Grammar (6 ECTS)
• English for Academic Business Studies (8 ECTS)
• Business English (6 ECTS)
• Total: 20 ECTS

Term 2

• Business Communication Skills (10 ECTS)
• Introduction to Economics (10 ECTS)
• Total: 20 ECTS

Term 3

• Introduction to Business (8 ECTS)
• Using IT for Business Studies (6 ECTS)
• Business and Society (6 ECTS)
• Total: 20 ECTS

Qualification

• Higher Education Program: Pre-Tertiary Certificate in Foundation Program in Business with Academic English
• Accreditation Status: An officially recognized qualification awarded by GBSB Global Business School, licensed as a Higher Education Institution by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority and accredited by the Government of Catalonia’s Department of Education
• MQF/EQF Level: MFHEA deems this qualification to be at Level 4 of the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning
• Number of ECTS Credits: 60 ECTS

Admissions Information

To be eligible for admission, students must meet one of the following requirements:

• Secondary school leaving certificate or diploma
• BTEC: MPP
• GCSE/IGSCE “O” Levels: three subject exams with grades of A, B, C or D; A Levels: 1 or 2 subject exams with grades of A, B, C or D
• IB first year or IB Certificate
• A combination of A-Level, BTEC, and other accepted qualifications that total 48 UCAS Tariff points (UK)

Students must also meet English proficiency requirements:

• TOEFL – Minimum score: 97 (computer-based), 32 (internet-based), or 450 (paper-based)
• IELTS – Minimum score: 4.5
• Cambridge ESOL, Certificate in Advanced English (PET) – Minimum score: C
• English as the language of instruction during previous studies in the formal educational system
• Internal English level testing at GBSB Global

Tuition Fees

• Foundation Program (60 ECTS): € 12 900 (on-campus), € 7 400 (online)
• Pre-Tertiary Certificate in Business Studies / in Business English (30 ECTS): € 6 450 (on-campus), € 4 200 (online)

Program Highlights

• Accreditation & Certification: GBSB Global Business School is officially accredited, guaranteeing high educational standards
• Advanced Academic English Training: Improve writing, reading, and oral communication skills for academic success
• Pathway to Bachelor’s Programs: Meet university entry requirements for undergraduate study
• Supportive & Personalized Learning Environment: Benefit from small class sizes and personalized academic support
• International & Multicultural Experience: Study with peers from diverse backgrounds and cultures

Resources

• Program Brochure: Available for download
• Learning Outcomes: Available for download
• Program Outline: Available for download
• Academic Calendar: Available for viewing