Program Overview

International Business with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

The University of Kent offers a comprehensive undergraduate program in International Business with a Foundation Year, designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to succeed in the global business environment.

Overview

This four-year full-time program is tailored for students who require additional support before embarking on their undergraduate studies. The foundation year provides a solid introduction to business principles, academic skills, and personal development, ensuring a smooth transition to the subsequent three years of the degree.

The Course

The program covers a broad range of topics, including management, marketing, entrepreneurship, and finance, all within the context of international business. Students will develop an understanding of global markets, trade, and business operations, as well as essential skills in communication, teamwork, and data analysis.

Modules

The course is structured into several modules, each focusing on specific aspects of international business:

• Foundation Year:
  • Academic Skills Development
  • Business Decision Making
  • Foundation Project: Research & Reflection
  • Analysing Global Dynamics with Data
  • Global Business Dynamics
• Stage 1:
  • Financial Accounting for Decision Makers
  • Business Skills for a Sustainable Tomorrow
  • Economics for Business
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Business Analysis Tools
  • Global Business Environment
• Stage 2:
  • Business Ethics and Sustainability
  • International Business Theories and Perspectives
  • Global Trading Blocs
  • Doing Business in Emerging Markets
  • Managing Operations Globally
  • Optional modules may include Cross-cultural Management, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Data Intelligence and Predictive Analytics, and Decision Making Under Uncertainty.
• Stage 3:
  • Global Strategic Management
  • Global Trade and Finance
  • Global Business Innovation and Digital Technology
  • Optional modules may include Digital and Social Media Analytics, Behavioural Science in the Workplace, Understanding Legal Duties in Business, People Operations: An Analytic Approach, New Venture Creation, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Entry Requirements

• UK: 80 UCAS points, with typical offers including A level grades CDD, BTEC MMP, and IB 80 Tariff points.
• International: Requirements vary by country, with English language proficiency also necessary.
• Additional Requirements: Mathematics grade 4/C and English grade 4/C at GCSE.

Fees and Funding

• Tuition Fees for 2026 Entry:
  • UK: ｣9,790
  • International: ｣20,700
• Funding: Kent offers various scholarships and financial support schemes for eligible undergraduate students.

Your Future

Graduates from Kent Business School have gone on to work in public and private sector management, both overseas and in the UK, in a wide range of companies and organisations. The average base pay for UK international business graduates is ｣44,382, with a degree potentially boosting average lifetime earnings by over ｣300,000.

Discover Uni

For more detailed information about the program, including course structure, teaching methods, and career prospects, visit the University of Kent's official website or contact their admissions team directly.