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BA (Hons) International Business Management (Foundation Year)

The BA (Hons) International Business Management (Foundation Year) is designed to prepare students for studying the BA (Hons) International Business Management degree. This course helps students develop the skills and knowledge needed to study for the full honors degree, even if they don't currently meet the academic requirements.

Course Overview

This course is part of the Department of Marketing, International Business, and Tourism at Manchester Met. The foundation year provides the perfect environment to advance academic abilities before continuing on to the full degree course. Key skills and knowledge gained during the year give students an excellent grounding and a wide exposure to a range of subjects within the triple-accredited business school.

Features and Benefits

• Triple accredited – the business school holds the globally recognized trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, placing it among the best business schools in the world.
• Learn in an international city – Manchester is home to exciting businesses, and students gain real-world experience through the university's extensive network of industry connections.
• Funding support – students can apply for student finance (e.g., tuition fee loan, student loan, and student maintenance grant) in the same way as other students.
• Adapt to life at university – develop study skills and get to know the campus and lecturers during the foundation year.
• Enhance employability – through activities including internships, volunteering, or learning a new language. With the award-winning 'Rise at Manchester Met' programme, students can gain extra academic credits towards their degree.
• Supporting you in person and online – student support initiatives include drop-in sessions, lecture recordings, and dedicated support, both on and offline.
• Progress to a degree course – after the foundation year, students can join the international business management degree. Develop skills further and choose an optional industry placement or year studying abroad.

Year 1

Students will study eight 15-credit units. The following list of units is indicative and may be subject to change.

Core Modules

• Study Skills: This module aims to equip students with the knowledge and understanding in areas such as academic writing, personal and professional development.
• Business Intelligence: Introduces students to the vital role that data analysis plays in modern organizations and equips them with related fundamental skills.
• Fundamentals of Marketing: Introduces students to the fundamentals of marketing, including marketing orientation and practice, the marketing environment, marketing research, and marketing applications of consumer psychology and behavior.
• Finance for Business: Introduces students to the theories and concepts of finance in a business environment.
• Business Economics: Provides an applied introduction to key theoretical aspects of microeconomics and macroeconomics through a range of case studies, policy debates, and application to topical issues.
• Introduction to Management: Introduces students to the importance of creativity and responsible management in business decision-making, before outlining business strategy.
• Understanding and Managing People: Enables students to appreciate introductory topics related to understanding and managing people at work.
• Customer Service Management: Focuses on the challenges and strategies for managing customer service, particularly in the economic sectors of events, hospitality, sport, and tourism.

Study and Assessment

• Study: Year 1 - 25% lectures, seminars, or similar; 75% independent study.
• Assessment: Year 1 - 90% coursework; 10% examination.

Placements

If students progress onto the full degree course, they will have the opportunity to do a placement, study or work abroad in Year 3 of their degree.

Entry Requirements

These typical entry requirements may be subject to change for the 2026/27 academic year.

• Typical offer: 72-80 UCAS tariff points.
• IELTS score: 5.5 overall with no individual element below 5.5.
• UK students:
  • Level 3 qualifications: 72-80 UCAS tariff points.
  • A levels: e.g., BC-BB or DDD-CDD.
  • Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMP.
  • Pass Access to HE Diploma: with a minimum of 74 Tariff points.
  • T Levels: We welcome applications from students undertaking T Level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Pass as a condition of offer.
• International students:
  • IB Diploma: with minimum 24 points overall or 72-80 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level.
  • IELTS: 5.5 overall with no individual element below 5.5.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalized for all courses.

Careers Support and Prospects

• Employed or in further study: 88.7% of UK-domiciled, full-time, first-degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
• Explore your options and build sought-after skills: Through the Careers Service, students will be supported and encouraged to get ready for further study or working life, including starting their own business.

Taught by Experts

BA (Hons) International Business Management (Foundation Year) is part of the Department of Marketing, International Business, and Tourism at Manchester Met. Discover more about the department and who you'll be working with if you choose to study this course.

Related Courses

• BA (Hons) International Business Management

BA (Hons) International Business Management

The BA (Hons) International Business Management degree covers the main principles of doing business in different countries. It allows students to build a sound appreciation of the different approaches to doing business in different countries and continents, while developing their commercial knowledge of the global business environment.

Course Overview

All businesses are now exposed to both opportunities and challenges presented by a rapidly changing global economy. The degree covers all aspects of this changing business environment and allows students to explore the impact of globalization on business, from both a theoretical and an applied perspective.

Features and Benefits

• Triple accredited – the business school holds the globally recognized trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, placing it among the best business schools in the world.
• Learn in an international city – Manchester is home to exciting businesses, and students gain real-world experience through the university's extensive network of industry connections.
• Funding support – students can apply for student finance (e.g., tuition fee loan, student loan, and student maintenance grant) in the same way as other students.
• Adapt to life at university – develop study skills and get to know the campus and lecturers during the foundation year.
• Enhance employability – through activities including internships, volunteering, or learning a new language. With the award-winning 'Rise at Manchester Met' programme, students can gain extra academic credits towards their degree.
• Supporting you in person and online – student support initiatives include drop-in sessions, lecture recordings, and dedicated support, both on and offline.
• Progress to a degree course – after the foundation year, students can join the international business management degree. Develop skills further and choose an optional industry placement or year studying abroad.

Year 1

Students will study eight 15-credit units. The following list of units is indicative and may be subject to change.

Core Modules

• Study Skills: This module aims to equip students with the knowledge and understanding in areas such as academic writing, personal and professional development.
• Business Intelligence: Introduces students to the vital role that data analysis plays in modern organizations and equips them with related fundamental skills.
• Fundamentals of Marketing: Introduces students to the fundamentals of marketing, including marketing orientation and practice, the marketing environment, marketing research, and marketing applications of consumer psychology and behavior.
• Finance for Business: Introduces students to the theories and concepts of finance in a business environment.
• Business Economics: Provides an applied introduction to key theoretical aspects of microeconomics and macroeconomics through a range of case studies, policy debates, and application to topical issues.
• Introduction to Management: Introduces students to the importance of creativity and responsible management in business decision-making, before outlining business strategy.
• Understanding and Managing People: Enables students to appreciate introductory topics related to understanding and managing people at work.
• Customer Service Management: Focuses on the challenges and strategies for managing customer service, particularly in the economic sectors of events, hospitality, sport, and tourism.

Study and Assessment

• Study: Year 1 - 25% lectures, seminars, or similar; 75% independent study.
• Assessment: Year 1 - 90% coursework; 10% examination.

Placements

If students progress onto the full degree course, they will have the opportunity to do a placement, study or work abroad in Year 3 of their degree.

Entry Requirements

These typical entry requirements may be subject to change for the 2026/27 academic year.

• Typical offer: 72-80 UCAS tariff points.
• IELTS score: 5.5 overall with no individual element below 5.5.
• UK students:
  • Level 3 qualifications: 72-80 UCAS tariff points.
  • A levels: e.g., BC-BB or DDD-CDD.
  • Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMP.
  • Pass Access to HE Diploma: with a minimum of 74 Tariff points.
  • T Levels: We welcome applications from students undertaking T Level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Pass as a condition of offer.
• International students:
  • IB Diploma: with minimum 24 points overall or 72-80 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level.
  • IELTS: 5.5 overall with no individual element below 5.5.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalized for all courses.

Careers Support and Prospects

• Employed or in further study: 88.7% of UK-domiciled, full-time, first-degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
• Explore your options and build sought-after skills: Through the Careers Service, students will be supported and encouraged to get ready for further study or working life, including starting their own business.

Taught by Experts

BA (Hons) International Business Management (Foundation Year) is part of the Department of Marketing, International Business, and Tourism at Manchester Met. Discover more about the department and who you'll be working with if you choose to study this course.

Related Courses

• BA (Hons) International Business Management

BA (Hons) International Business Management (Foundation Year) - Fact File

Entry Year

• September 2026

Typical Offer

• 72-80 UCAS tariff points

Course Length

• 1 year full-time

UCAS Code(s)

• For a full list of degrees available with an integral foundation year, please visit (with foundation year)
• N128

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BA (Hons) International Business Management - Course Overview

This course is designed to prepare students for studying the BA (Hons) International Business Management degree.

Course Information

A foundation year provides the perfect environment to advance academic abilities before continuing on to the full degree course. Key skills and knowledge gained during the year give students an excellent grounding and a wide exposure to a range of subjects within the triple-accredited business school.

Features and Benefits

• Triple accredited – the business school holds the globally recognized trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, placing it among the best business schools in the world.
• Learn in an international city – Manchester is home to exciting businesses, and students gain real-world experience through the university's extensive network of industry connections.
• Funding support – students can apply for student finance (e.g., tuition fee loan, student loan, and student maintenance grant) in the same way as other students.
• Adapt to life at university – develop study skills and get to know the campus and lecturers during the foundation year.
• Enhance employability – through activities including internships, volunteering, or learning a new language. With the award-winning 'Rise at Manchester Met' programme, students can gain extra academic credits towards their degree.
• Supporting you in person and online – student support initiatives include drop-in sessions, lecture recordings, and dedicated support, both on and offline.
• Progress to a degree course – after the foundation year, students can join the international business management degree. Develop skills further and choose an optional industry placement or year studying abroad.

Year 1

Students will study eight 15-credit units. The following list of units is indicative and may be subject to change.

Core Modules

• Study Skills: This module aims to equip students with the knowledge and understanding in areas such as academic writing, personal and professional development.
• Business Intelligence: Introduces students to the vital role that data analysis plays in modern organizations and equips them with related fundamental skills.
• Fundamentals of Marketing: Introduces students to the fundamentals of marketing, including marketing orientation and practice, the marketing environment, marketing research, and marketing applications of consumer psychology and behavior.
• Finance for Business: Introduces students to the theories and concepts of finance in a business environment.
• Business Economics: Provides an applied introduction to key theoretical aspects of microeconomics and macroeconomics through a range of case studies, policy debates, and application to topical issues.
• Introduction to Management: Introduces students to the importance of creativity and responsible management in business decision-making, before outlining business strategy.
• Understanding and Managing People: Enables students to appreciate introductory topics related to understanding and managing people at work.
• Customer Service Management: Focuses on the challenges and strategies for managing customer service, particularly in the economic sectors of events, hospitality, sport, and tourism.

Study and Assessment

• Study: Year 1 - 25% lectures, seminars, or similar; 75% independent study.
• Assessment: Year 1 - 90% coursework; 10% examination.

Placements

If students progress onto the full degree course, they will have the opportunity to do a placement, study or work abroad in Year 3 of their degree.

Entry Requirements

These typical entry requirements may be subject to change for the 2026/27 academic year.

• Typical offer: 72-80 UCAS tariff points.
• IELTS score: 5.5 overall with no individual element below 5.5.
• UK students:
  • Level 3 qualifications: 72-80 UCAS tariff points.
  • A levels: e.g., BC-BB or DDD-CDD.
  • Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMP.
  • Pass Access to HE Diploma: with a minimum of 74 Tariff points.
  • T Levels: We welcome applications from students undertaking T Level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Pass as a condition of offer.
• International students:
  • IB Diploma: with minimum 24 points overall or 72-80 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level.
  • IELTS: 5.5 overall with no individual element below 5.5.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalized for all courses.

Careers Support and Prospects

• Employed or in further study: 88.7% of UK-domiciled, full-time, first-degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
• Explore your options and build sought-after skills: Through the Careers Service, students will be supported and encouraged to get ready for further study or working life, including starting their own business.

Taught by Experts

BA (Hons) International Business Management (Foundation Year) is part of the Department of Marketing, International Business, and Tourism at Manchester Met. Discover more about the department and who you'll be working with if you choose to study this course.

Related Courses

• BA (Hons) International Business Management

BA (Hons) International Business Management (Foundation Year) - Accreditations, Awards, and Endorsements

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

The business school is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This means it is internationally recognized for meeting global standards of excellence in business and management education.

Business School Impact System (BSIS)

The BSIS scheme is designed to determine the extent and nature of a business school's impact upon its local environment. BSIS has given the university the tools to capture the enormous added value and impact that the business school brings to businesses and communities.

EFMD Quality Improvement System

The business school holds the EQUIS accreditation – a leading international system of quality assessment, improvement, and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration. By attending an EQUIS accredited institution, students can be confident they are part of a high-quality institution.

Teaching Excellence Framework

The university has received an overall gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), meaning it's rated as an outstanding university for its student experience.

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BA (Hons) International Business Management (Foundation Year) - Taught by Experts

BA (Hons) International Business Management (Foundation Year) is part of the Department of Marketing, International Business, and Tourism at Manchester Met. Discover more about the department and who you'll be working with if you choose to study this course.

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BA (Hons) International Business Management (Foundation Year) - Entry Requirements

These typical entry requirements may be subject to change for the 2026/27 academic year.

Typical Offer

• 72-80 UCAS tariff points

IELTS Score

• 5.5 overall with no individual element below 5.5

UK Students

• Level 3 qualifications: 72-80 UCAS tariff points
• A levels: e.g., BC-BB or DDD-CDD
• Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMP
• Pass Access to HE Diploma: with a minimum of 74 Tariff points
• T Levels: We welcome applications from students undertaking T Level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Pass as a condition of offer

International Students

• IB Diploma: with minimum 24 points overall or 72-80 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level
• IELTS: 5.5 overall with no individual element below 5.5

BA (Hons) International Business Management (Foundation Year) - Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalized for all courses.

BA (Hons) International Business Management (Foundation Year) - Careers Support and Prospects

Employed or in Further Study

• 88.7% of UK-domiciled, full-time, first-degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation

Explore Your Options and Build Sought-After Skills

Through the Careers Service, students will be supported and encouraged to get ready for further study or working life, including starting their own business

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UCAS Code(s)

• For a full list of degrees available with an integral foundation year, please visit (with foundation year)
• N128

Institution Code

• M40

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