Business, Management & Marketing
About this route
The International Year One in Business, Management & Marketing will develop your subject knowledge and English language skills, whilst preparing you to join the second year of your chosen undergraduate degree at the University of Huddersfield’s Business School.
Just like the first year of an undergraduate degree, the International Year One is a two-semester programme with a choice of modules. You will have the additional benefit of smaller class sizes and more support to help you develop your academic knowledge, study skills and language abilities to prepare you for your degree.
You will study several modules, which deliver specialised academic content as you would expect during an undergraduate degree, depending on your chosen area of study.
Why study Business, Management & Marketing at Huddersfield?
- Huddersfield Business School is one of only 6% of business schools in the world with the prestigious AACSB accredited membership, and the School has been named as ‘Business School of the Year 2023’ by Times Higher Education Awards.
- The Huddersfield Business School’s Placement Unit won ‘Best University Placement Service 2021’ by National Undergraduate Employability Awards.
- The University’s Marketing courses are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, meaning that you could graduate with both your academic and professional qualifications. You'll be able to take part in networking and regional events too.
Combined visa
Save time and progress smoothly to the University with a combined visa. The visa covers the duration of your studies at both the International Study Centre and the University of Huddersfield.
- No need to return home to apply for a new visa between your International Year One and chosen undergraduate degree
- Over 30 alternatives to IELTS accepted as proof of your English language level
- Allows you to work up to 20 hours per week, enhancing CV and graduate prospects
- Suitable for students who have previously studied academic subjects in the UK
- Gives you the opportunity to travel and explore the UK between courses.
Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent, plus one year of further study
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum of 5.5 in all components), or equivalent*. If you need to improve your IELTS score, we offer additional English language programmes online which are designed to raise your IELTS to the required level
Age on entry: 17+
Visit our entry requirements page for a complete list of country-specific entry requirements.
*Alternatives to IELTS accepted as proof of your English language level.
Course length: 2 semesters
Entry points: September, November (Enhanced Induction) and January
To learn more about course costs visit our fees page.
Modules
You will continue to develop your skills with a range of core and subject-specific modules, designed to ensure you progress to the University with the skills you need to succeed. Please note that you are expected to attend 100% of your classes at the International Study Centre or you are at risk of losing your Student visa.
Academic English Skills
Academic English Skills aims to provide thorough training in the language and related academic skills which will enable international students to best achieve their academic potential at The University of Huddersfield.
The specific aims are:
- To develop awareness and competency in a range of language-related skills required for successful study at Higher Education level. These include the processes and conventions of academic writing, effective and extensive reading strategies, effective participation in seminars and delivery of presentations, and listening to and recording information effectively from lectures.
- To develop the accuracy and range of written and spoken language so as to enable students to use language effectively and appropriately, with clarity and confidence.
- To support students in reflecting on their learning and identifying how to improve their skills and language.
- To ensure students are able to meet the requirements of the UKVI and The University of Huddersfield through demonstrating an English language level of CEFR B2 in the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Accounting for Business Managers
This module will give students a basic grounding in financial and management accounting which will be provide a basis for further personal development in work and further study, whatever career students decide to enter into. The module will progress from the understanding of the basic financial statements through to interpretation and analysis of these. The provision of internal information to aid management will also be covered, together with some of the fundamental techniques that are used for costing, pricing and appraising decisions.
Markets and Marketing
This module develops an understanding of the principles of management, economics and marketing. It will enable students to understand the behaviour of markets and the responses of businesses to that behaviour through their marketing activities, the module will also equip students with the confidence and knowledge to develop an understanding of marketing theory and practice and develop the skills to produce a well-researched marketing presentation, through the application of relevant economic theories demonstrating the understanding and application of relevant marketing principles and practice.
Academic English Skills
Academic English Skills aims to provide thorough training in the language and related academic skills which will enable international students to best achieve their academic potential at The University of Huddersfield.
The specific aims are:
- To develop awareness and competency in a range of language-related skills required for successful study at Higher Education level. These include the processes and conventions of academic writing, effective and extensive reading strategies, effective participation in seminars and delivery of presentations, and listening to and recording information effectively from lectures.
- To develop the accuracy and range of written and spoken language so as to enable students to use language effectively and appropriately, with clarity and confidence.
- To support students in reflecting on their learning and identifying how to improve their skills and language.
- To ensure students are able to meet the requirements of the UKVI and The University of Huddersfield through demonstrating an English language level of CEFR B2 in the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Business and Global Dynamics
In this module, the student will explore pressing global issues confronting businesses, such as globalisation, climate change, the digital age, and sustainability, Adopting a cross-disciplinary approach, the student will gain knowledge and develop a critical understanding of how these issues represent challenges as well as opportunities to business and related organisations. As the student progresses through the module, the student will develop a habit to follow the developments of global events, understand their significance and consider the causes and consequences of ongoing developments. This module is designed to raise the student’s awareness of an increasingly dynamic business environment.
Introduction to Business Analytics
In this module, the student will develop understanding of the ways in which business organisations collect and analyse business data, supporting the creation of business intelligence for effective decision-making. Students will investigate and explore analytical approaches and the value they provide to organisations. Students will learn how effective data analysis supports business strategy, business goals and organisational competitive advantage, applying them within a business context.
Organisational Behaviour
In this module, students will develop the confidence to apply knowledge and understanding of individual and group behaviour in organisations, using current theories. They will relate their study to real business settings to suggest management actions to manage behaviour in the workplace. In doing so, students will explain how organisational performance can be improved by their understanding of the behaviour of people in organisations and of the significance that organisational design has on shaping that behaviour.
"Rather than going directly to the University, study a foundation and make a base. When you are making a home, you start with the base. The International Year One is a base. Students should comply with it, so they can have a great knowledge of what they're going to learn in the University later on."
Mubasit from Pakistan
Studied International Year One - Business, Management and Marketing
Now studying BA Business Management and Leadership
How to apply
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University of Huddersfield International Study Centre
Begin your UK education journey at the University of Huddersfield International Study Centre. Improve your English, academic knowledge and grow the confidence you need to succeed in your degree.
English Language Preparation
Our online English Language preparation courses will help you develop your English language skills to the level required to begin your chosen pathway programme.