Program Overview

As an international student, you might need, or benefit from, a pathway course before you start to a degree. A pathway course is often necessary because of different education systems of UK and your home country. The International Foundation Year offered by INTO Group, is perfect for international students who do not meet the academic requirements. It'll boost your academic and language skills, and improve your subject knowledge, to the level needed for entry to a degree at the Queens University Belfast.

International Foundation in Business, Humanities and Social Sciences is a four-term program offered by INTO Group. It prepares students for direct entry to Year 1 of a professionally accredited undergraduate degree in Architecture or Planning, Environment and Development at Queen's University Belfast. Students will develop the knowledge and skills for their chosen degree through a specialist pathway.

Business Information Technology

Much of today's business operates in a dynamic, fast-paced and technologically advanced environment. It’s hard to imagine a future where business processes and financial transactions are not managed by technology. Companies require talented individuals who can bridge the gap between business management and technology, forge new connections and foster continuing innovation in their industries.

This degree aims to give you a sound knowledge of information technology fundamentals, their application in business, as well as a firm foundation in business management. This allows our graduates to address a growing global need for capable and confident leaders, perfect for business environments.

The School of EEECS has links with over 500 IT local, national and international companies. We benefit from the fact that there are more software companies located in Northern Ireland than in any other part of the UK, outside of London. Belfast’s burgeoning FinTech industry and start-up scene increases demand for experienced and well-rounded graduates every year.

Collaboration and communication are fundamental skills that students must learn to be successful, not only in this degree but in industry.

Employer experience is embedded into this course and allows students to engage and learn from prospective employers from day one. Industry placements, company sponsored hackathons and challenges are a core part of the curriculum and vastly improve our graduate’s employability rates.