The Foundation in Business and Management is a 1+3 year programme that results in direct progression to the undergraduate degrees related to business and management. This rigorous programme provides students with a strong academic background that will result in enhanced language, communication, critical thinking and study skills.

Students on this programme also chose from a range of elective modules that provide the opportunity to sample topics related to their chosen undergraduate pathway such business economics, management and quantitative methods.

Focusing on international business strategy and globalisation, you will study a range of general management subjects, such as accounting, business IT, economics, finance and quantitative methods. A special emphasis is placed on business and management in an international context, including the particular cultural, legal and political conditions affecting business in Asia and European countries. Students on this course frequently opt to take optional modules in international communications studies and international relations, complementing the business focus of the core curriculum.

Our strong relationships with professional accounting bodies allow our students on this course to obtain the following professional qualification at an accelerated route through the exemptions listed below:

*Note: The information on exemptions is subject to change. All exemptions are subject to the fulfilment of the relevant requirements specific to each professional accounting body, which may require specific optional modules to be taken. Further information can be obtained from the websites of the professional accounting body.

Year one

Typical core modules  

Plus, Either Quantitative Methods 1a (compulsory for students without a Grade C in A-Level Mathematics or equivalent) or Professional and Academic Development (compulsory for all other students). 

Year two 

Typical core modules   

Plus approved optional modules.  

Year three 

Typical core modules   

Plus approved optional modules. 

September

Our interdisciplinary approach to business education will enable you to have a head start in a wide spectrum of careers. Many of our graduates have secured prestigious jobs in multinational corporations.

Some of our graduates have become auditors, entrepreneurs, executives in the banking and financial services industry and industry regulators. Other career options include academia, investment research, management consultancy, risk management and other service-oriented professions.