International Business Management (Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

Manchester Metropolitan University

**OVERVIEW**A foundation year provides the perfect environment to advance your academic abilities before continuing on to the full degree course. Key skills and knowledge gained during the year give you an excellent grounding and a wide exposure to a range of subjects within our triple accredited business school.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. This course is designed to prepare you for studying our international business management degree. It will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to study for an honours degree, even if you don’t currently meet the academic requirements.Once you’ve passed, you’ll be ready to start your degree course. That means your degree will take four years, or five years if it includes a work placement or year studying abroad.Our BA (Hons) International Business Management degree will give you a greater understanding of the nuances, challenges and opportunities of operating overseas. We’ll help you gain specialist knowledge in managing people of different cultures and backgrounds, and the political and governing structures of different markets that influence how businesses operate.**FEATURES AND BENEFITS**- **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.- **Adapt to life at university** – develop your study skills and get to know your campus and lecturers during your foundation year.- **Financial 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.- **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.- **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.