International Business Management (Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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**Overview**This course is designed to prepare you for studying our BA (Hons) International Business Management degree.It will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to study for the full honours degree, even if you don’t currently meet the academic requirements.Youll develop your study skills including academic writing, and personal and professional development, to start you off in the best possible way for your degree.You will learn more about business in a global and national ...Read more


Overview

This course is designed to prepare you for studying our BA (Hons) International Business Management degree.It will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to study for the full honours degree, even if you don’t currently meet the academic requirements.You'll develop your study skills including academic writing, and personal and professional development, to start you off in the best possible way for your degree.You will learn more about business in a global and national context, and approaches to leading and managing in organisations. The foundation year also gives you the ability to develop your analytical skills and learn how to incorporate data to add real value to achieve organisational objectives.


Features and Benefits

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Triple accredited

– our business school holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, placing us among the best business schools in the world.-


Learn in an international city

– Manchester is home to some exciting businesses and and you’ll gain real-world experience through our extensive network of industry connections.


Funding support

– you can apply for student finance (e.g. tuition fee loan, student loan and student maintenance grant) in the same way as other students.-


Adapt to life at university

– develop your study skills and get to know your campus and lecturers during your foundation year.-


Enhance your employability

– through activities including internships, volunteering or learning a new language. With our award-winning ‘Rise at Manchester Met’ programme you can gain extra academic credits towards your degree.-


Supporting you in person and online

- student support initiatives including drop-in sessions, lecture recordings and dedicated support, both on and offline.-


Progress to a degree course

– after your foundation year, you can join our international business management degree. Develop your skills further and choose an optional industry placement or year studying abroad.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
19/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
60th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
Business Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Business Studies graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Business Studies graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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12 Feb 24

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12 Feb 24

more catch up sessions if falling..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff:

72 - 80 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Equivalent qualifications and combinations will be considered, including Extended Project when achieved at Grade C or above Other AS levels (or qualifications equivalent to AS level) are not accepted.Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with a minimum 74 UCAS Tariff points.

IB Diploma with minimum 24 points overall or 72-80 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics

Popular A-level subjects

Business Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Business Studies
60%
Economics
19%
Psychology
18%
History
13%
English Language
12%
HESA

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Leon
12 Feb 24
International Business Management BA (Hons)
Big and modern facilities...
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Mayisha
12 Feb 24
International Business Management (Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
more catch up sessions if falling...
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Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester

Manchester Met is a contemporary university which is home to one of the biggest student communities in the UK....

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Manchester Metropolitan University
Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH United Kingdom
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