Program Overview

International Year One in Business Management

This International Year One course will give you a strong grounding in key themes of business management, including human behaviour in business, innovative corporate strategies and management functions. It will also further develop your English language, information technology and independent study skills through a range of insightful modules. After successfully completing the programme, and achieving the required grades, you will be able to progress to the second year of Business Management BA at the University of Leeds.

Once you have successfully completed your International Foundation Year and achieved the required progression grades, you will be well-equipped to start your undergraduate degree at the University of Leeds.

Leading to: Business Management BA (Hons)

You’ll study your Business Management degree at our world-renowned Leeds University Business School. This dynamic course combines a comprehensive understanding of how to manage organisations with the practical knowledge top employers are looking for. You'll learn directly from business leaders at guest lectures and events, giving you valuable insights into a range of career paths and sectors.

Through compulsory modules, you’ll cover the core concepts and techniques of management and develop the skills required to lead. You’ll learn about organisational behaviour and the business and economic environment, as well as important business functions such as accounting, marketing and supply chain management.

Diverse optional business management modules will focus on topics such as human resource management, management consulting, marketing strategy, and managing digital information and technology.

Whether you see yourself working in large private sector organisations, in the public sector or starting your own business, you’ll develop the analytical, quantitative, digital, presentation and other transferable skills required by the business world.