Overview

The University of Manchester offers the International Year One in Business Management programme.

Course options available

There are two options available for this course:

International Year One (3 terms) – this is the standard option, suitable for most students.
Extended International Year One (4 terms) – this option features an additional term of English at the beginning for extra language support and English language entry requirements are typically lower.

What is special about this programme?

Successful completion offers direct entry to Year 2 of a business or related undergraduate pathway at a choice of leading UK universities.

It offers:

A modern learning environment with excellent faciities.
High contact hours and small class sizes.
University-style teaching with an emphasis on the development of independent learning skills.
Experienced and qualified teachers.
Regular assessment to monitor your progress.

The International Year One programme will provide you with a range of additional academic and pastoral support, and give you the opportunity to:

Enhance your subject knowledge and English language proficiency for entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree.
Develop the necessary study and research skills for undergraduate study.
Adjust to the demands, challenges and expectations of UK higher education.

Programme Structure

You will study the following modules:

Business Economics

In this module, you will develop an understanding of the competitive market within which businesses operate, learn about price mechanism and the basic principles of supply and demand, and examine the limitations and weaknesses of a market economy.

Business Skills

This module is designed to develop your academic and study skills. You will consider the management of learning and personal development, research skills, the presentation of numerical information as well as group and team working. You will also develop presentation and reflective skills.

Business Statistics

This module provides an introduction to the basic statistical techniques that are used to analyse business data. You will learn about the assumptions and principles of statistical methods, and develop an understanding of the basic techniques used to analyse statistical data in the business environment.

IELTS Preparation

This module is built around improving the students English skills, and INTO will also arrange and pay for students to take an IELTS exam at the end of the course.

Financial Accounting

In this module, you will develop a sound foundation in the basic principles of double-entry bookkeeping and a basic understanding in the preparation of final accounts.

Management Accounting

In this module, you will develop an understanding of the nature and purpose of management accounting and build up the management accounting skills necessary both to construct cost information and to interpret financial information for decision makers.

Management Themes and Case Studies

This module uses case studies and real-world examples to enable you to look at business problems from a management viewpoint. You will also cover business strategy and strategic management.

Marketing

This module provides an introduction to a range of theories and concepts underpinning key elements of marketing planning. You will study the application of those theories and concepts to a range of different organisations.

Organisational Behaviour

This module is concerned with the study of how individuals and teams behave within organisations. You will study a number of interdisciplinary factors relating to and impacting on behaviour within organisations covering a range of disciplines.

Audience

The International Year One programme is suitable for international students who have completed A-levels or a recognised International Foundation programme, or who are already in the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree in their home country, but do not meet the academic or English language requirements for direct entry to an NCUK university.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months
Part-time
- 12 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-10 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-10 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration Management Studies View 2604 other preparation in Management Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic requirements:A-levels, Foundation, first year of a degreeEnglish requirements:IELTS 5.0 - 5.5 or equivalentAge requirements:18 years and above

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13995 GBP / full

≈ 13995 GBP / full

Additional Details

tuition fees start from £13,995 per 3 terms

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Overview

Course options available

What is special about this programme?

Programme Structure

You will study the following modules:

Audience

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Manchester

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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