International Business Management (Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Manchester Metropolitan University

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OCT-26

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SEP-26

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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 context, and ...Read more

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.

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WUSCA ranking:
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76/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
53rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
50th
What students say
S
Sadia
18 Nov 25

MMU is truly an excellent university. The staff is very cooperative and friendly, always ready to guide students whenever they need help. The teachers use modern and effective..Read more

K
Kara
07 Oct 25

Best aspects - environment, people, lecturers, socials etc.. Worst aspects - business building is packed 24/7 maybe spread out?..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

DDD - CDD Grades / Points required

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

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMP Grades / Points required

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P Grades / Points required

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£18,500 per year

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Accommodation Fees - HALL(ARCHWAY, ROOM TYPE(Ensuite) 185, WEEKS-44

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Sadia
18 Nov 25
MSc International Business Management
MMU is truly an excellent university. The staff is very cooperative and friendly, always ready to guide students whenever they need help. The teachers use modern and effective...
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K
Kara
07 Oct 25
International Business Management - BA (Hons)
Best aspects - environment, people, lecturers, socials etc.. Worst aspects - business building is packed 24/7 maybe spread out?...
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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
Ormond Building Lower Ormond Street Manchester Lancashire M15 6BX United Kingdom
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