
International Year One- Business
Birmingham City University International College
Program Overview
International Year One in Business is designed for international students who wish to develop the academic knowledge and study skills required to progress directly to the second year of an undergraduate business degree. The programme provides a strong foundation in business management, marketing, finance, economics, entrepreneurship, and organizational behaviour, while also enhancing academic English, communication, research, and critical thinking skills.Students gain an understanding of how businesses operate in local and global markets, how organizations make strategic decisions, and how effective management contributes to business success. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical business applications, the programme prepares students for successful progression to university-level study and future careers in the business sector.
Upon successful completion, students can typically progress directly to the second year of a bachelor's degree in:
- Business Management
- International Business
- Marketing
- Business and Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Entrepreneurship
Academic
1) Foundation(4 years) - GPA 2.0/ Minimum 50% overall
2) International Year One(3 Years)- Overall 50%-55% (depending on the course).
3) Pre Masters(Pathway)- Both 3 Year Bachelor (2 Semester) / 4 Year Bachelor (1 Semester)
English Proficiency
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS 5.5 overall (no band below 5.5) or equivalent; exemptions for local English qualifications
- Pre-sessional English available
PTE Overall 64 no band less than 59.
Career Outcome
- Business Analyst
Majors
- Business Accounting
Related Courses

International Year One- Health and Life Sciences
Length:
1 Year
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International Year One- Accounting, Economics and Finance
Length:
1 Year
Annual Fee:
£15810.00
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