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Fast track your business career

The International Business Foundation is a one-year pre-university programme.

This programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for degrees in business, management and related degrees.

And will give you the practical business experience you need to succeed in business on the world stage.

This course is for:
  • Students who want a recognised, stand-alone business qualification, or to progress to a degree focused on business or management.
  • Students who have completed 11 – 12 years of high school

Practical, real-life experience

Hands-on experience is fundamental to the course.

You will:

  • attend a compulsory 6-week workshop (12 hours total) run by Startup Street (startupstreet.co.uk) which takes the students through the stages of starting up their own business. You will present your ideas and business plan to a room of entrepreneurs who provide you with feedback.
  • Build a portfolio of achievement
  • Work on a business presentation to students and staff

Input from University business departments

The International Business Foundation is an intensive programme of study, designed specifically to prepare international students for entry to and success at university. The programme takes an applied approach to learning and develops core business knowledge and skill through practical experience, analysis and evaluation. Assessment includes the application of business concepts and strategies through real-life scenarios, case studies, research assignments and presentations.

The syllabus is written in conjunction with business departments at UK universities. This ensures you have the ideal preparation for your business-related degree.

Top university acceptance

Top UK universities for business understand the quality of the International Business Foundation and the students who successfully complete it.

Student country University University rank Degree Subject ranking
France Durham University 5 Business and Management 12
Malaysia University of Exeter 13 Marketing and Management 9
Hong Kong University of Exeter 13 Business and Management 9
Spain University of Aberdeen 15 Business Management and International Relations
15
United Kingdom University of York 17 Business and Management with a Year in Industry 38
Singapore University of Surrey 21 International Business
20
Ukraine University of Surrey 21 Business Management 20
Myanmar Royal Holloway University of London 34 Management with Marketing (Year in Business)
40
Nigeria Royal Holloway University of London 34 Business and Management
40
Ukraine Royal Holloway University of London 34 Management with Marketing
40
China Aston University 35 Marketing 30
China Aston University 35 Business and Management 30
China University of Sussex 38 Marketing and Management
32
Kazakhstan University of Sussex 38 Economics and Management
32
Malaysia University of Sussex 38 Computing for Business and Management (with an industrial placement year) 32
France University of Sussex 38 Business and Management
32
Russia Queen Mary University of London 39 Business and Management
55
Thailand Queen Mary University of London 39 Business and Management with Year in Industry
55
Russia Queen Mary University of London 39 Business and Management
55
Thailand Queen Mary University of London 39 Business and Management with Year in Industry
55
China Nottingham Trent University 42 Marketing
42
Belgium University of Essex 46 Business Management
78
South Korea University of Essex 46 Marketing (including Placement Year)
78
France University of Essex 46 Business Management
78
Japan Oxford Brookes University 50 International Business Management
61
Switzerland Oxford Brookes University 50 Business and Management
61
Vietnam British University of Vietnam N/A Hospitality Management N/A
China Coventry University 54 Global Business Management 64
Taiwan Coventry University 54 Business and Marketing 64
Indonesia Coventry University 54 International Hospitality and Tourism 64
Japan Coventry University 54 International Fashion Management and Marketing 64
France University of Portsmouth 55 Business and Supply Chain Management 56
Japan Keele University 57 International Business and International Relations
58
Indian Regent's University London N/A International Business
3
Panama University of Derby 77 Logistics with Supply Chain
62
Canada University of Brighton 71 Business Management
87
South Korea University of Brighton 71 Sports Management
87
Indonesia University of Hertfordshire 83 Business with Marketing 67
France University of Hertfordshire 83 Business with Marketing 67
Vietnam University of Greenwich 89 Business with Marketing 102
China University of Greenwich 89 Business Management
102
China University of Greenwich 89 Business Management
102
China University of Greenwich 89 Business Management
102
Nigeria Solent University 98 Business Management with Placement
103
Turkey Solent University 98 Maritime Business
103
China Staffordshire University 101 Esport
N/A
Turkey University of Winchester 103 Business Management
110
China University of Winchester 103 Business Management
110
Turkey University of Winchester 103 Sports Coaching
110
Spain University of Buckingham 114 Accounting and Finance N/A
Japan University of Westminster, London 120 Business Management
83
Iran University of Westminster, London 120 International Business
83
Russia University of Westminster, London 120 Business Management
83
Algeria University of Westminster, London 120 Business Management
83
Tailored study plans

Tailored study plans

You will have regular personal progress testing and skills analysis.

Dedicated professional care and support teams are always available for help and advice.

Highly qualified teachers

Highly qualified teachers

All our teachers are subject specialists.

Many hold a second degree or equivalent qualification, including PhD.

Very small classes

Very small classes

This means plenty of one-to-one contact with your teacher.

Flexible programme length

1
Accelerated version: 2 terms
2
Standard one-year Programme: 3 terms

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The Kings Admissions Team