International Business Foundation: Programme structure

Standard programme (3 terms)

Benefits of starting in September and completing the Foundation in 3 terms rather than 2

• Gives students a head start in understanding business topics and so they will be better prepared for the exam units in January/April in both knowledge and academic skills.
• Students better equipped for following January/April academic writing & presentation skills.
• Students potentially have an extra unit to use towards the IBF qualification (depending on specific combination used – CRS can be used in place of IBC if needed)
• UCAS support - More preparation time for deciding on university choices and applications.

Course content

Term 1

• Communication and Research Skills (CRS):
  CTH Unit – can be used for qualification. Written Research Assignment & Presentation
• Introduction to Business:
  This unit will provide the student with an overall introduction to business topics that will be further explored in more detail in later units. The unit is designed to build the students’ critical analysis skills, introduce business theory and vocabulary, and provide the student with an overall understanding of business topics.
• IELTS:
  IELTS skills and language building
• Mathematics:
  Studying for IGCSE qualification needed for university application

Term 2

• Entrepreneurship (ENT):
  CTH Unit – Assignment Written Research Assignment & Presentation
• Purpose & Functions of International Business (PFIB):
  CTH Unit – Exam Business Theory & Case Studies
• Communication and Research Skills & IELTS:
  Supporting unit – Academic Language & Research Skills IELTS skills and language building - students will be entered for the IELTS exam if needed
• Mathematics:
  Studying for IGCSE qualification needed for university application

Term 3

• International Business Communication (IBC):
  CTH Unit – Assignment Written Research Assignment
• Essentials of International Marketing & Finance (EIMF):
  CTH Unit – Exam Business Theory & Case Studies
• Communication and Research Skills & IELTS:
  Kings Supporting unit IELTS skills and language building - students will be entered for the IELTS exam if needed
• Mathematics:
  Studying for IGCSE qualification needed for university application

Accelerated Programme

Course content

Term 1

• Entrepreneurship (ENT):
  CTH Unit – Assignment Written Research Assignment & Presentation
• Purpose & Functions of International Business (PFIB):
  CTH Unit – Exam Business Theory & Case Studies
• Communication and Research Skills & IELTS:
  Supporting unit – Academic Language & Research Skills IELTS skills and language building - students will be entered for the IELTS exam if needed
• Mathematics:
  Studying for IGCSE qualification needed for university application

Term 2

• International Business Communication (IBC):
  CTH Unit – Assignment Written Research Assignment
• Essentials of International Marketing & Finance (EIMF):
  CTH Unit – Exam Business Theory & Case Studies
• Communication and Research Skills & IELTS:
  Kings Supporting unit IELTS skills and language building - students will be entered for the IELTS exam if needed
• Mathematics:
  Studying for IGCSE qualification needed for university application