Transform Your Future with Our Foundation Year Course
At Albion Business School, we’re not just about imparting knowledge; we’re about inspiring change. We believe in the power of education to transform individuals, organizations, and society. Our one-year online pathway Foundation Year course in International Business Entrepreneurship is designed to equip you with a global and digital skillset, preparing you for the future of business. This course is validated by the University of Buckingham.
Why Choose Albion Business School?
- Unlock Your Future at a Fraction of the Cost: Our Foundation Year Programme offers the same prestigious qualification as traditional routes, but at a significantly lower price point.
- Gateway to Elite Universities: Secure your place at a top-tier university with our qualification, opening doors to enhanced career opportunities.
- Accelerated Path to Success: If you didn’t meet your degree course entry requirements, our programme offers a faster alternative to A levels, ensuring placement in a UK university.
- Guarantee Your Future: Pass our programme and receive a guaranteed place at the esteemed University of Buckingham, serving as a valuable backup option.
- Prepare for Success: Develop academic prowess and expertise prior to embarking on your undergraduate journey, maximizing your chances of success.
- Cultivate Confidence in Business: Build a strong foundation in the field of business, nurturing essential skills and knowledge.
- Align with UK Education Standards: Gain invaluable experience in the teaching and learning methods employed by UK universities, facilitating a seamless transition into higher education.
- Flexibility at Your Fingertips: Our online courses empower you to study from anywhere in the world, granting you unparalleled convenience.
- Bridge the Gap: For those re-entering education after a hiatus, seize the opportunity to refine your academic skills before diving into your degree.
- Transition Smoothly: If you’ve completed A levels and aspire to pursue entrepreneurship, business, or management, our programme serves as the ideal stepping stone towards your goals.
Course Options
How long do you want your course to take?
- One Year Full Time
- Two Years Part Time
Two modes of study?
- Online
- Study Center*
When do you want your degree to start?
- January
- September
Course outline and modules
What you’ll learn
You will gain a solid foundation in your first year across a breadth of business topics. In this foundation year you will gain an overview of important topics in international business, including emerging markets, globalisation, the role of trust, ethics and comparing markets and business environments in different countries.
What you will Study
The International Business Entrepreneurship Foundation Year academic year is divided into two semesters of 12 weeks each. Each semester consists of a period of teaching, revision/directed learning and assessment. Student may start either in September (Semester 1) or January (Semester 2).
All module information is for 2024/5 entry. Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
| Foundation year – Semester 1 | Foundation year – Semester 2 |
| Developing Business and Academic Skills for Success | Developing Business Value through Products or Services |
| Accounting and Personal Finance | English for Academic Purposes |
| Introduction to Marketing Skills | Foundation Practice Project |
| Introduction to Global Business | Business Maths and Decision Making |
Learning and teaching
On this course, all modules are 15-credit modules which involves 150 hours of student work. For these modules your learning will be directed, supported and reinforced through a combination of lectures, tutorials, small group seminars, virtual learning environment activities and guided private studies.
The Albion Business School is committed to demonstrating the relevance of taught material to real business problems, and you can expect to see guest industry lectures and the use of real industry sponsored business problems for assessment purposes.
Generally, for each module, you will view one video lecture and attend one online tutorial each week, during which you will be in direct contact with teaching staff.
Throughout the programme your learning will be supported using various methods of formative assessment and feedback. This is to help you progress your studies and support your continuing development.
Assessments
Unlike on more traditional degree courses, you don’t need to sit any exams on this Foundation Year, and you won’t need to spend the summer at home writing a dissertation either. Your assessments have been designed to help you apply your learning to real-word scenarios. This means you’ll be better prepared to apply the skills you have gained on the course to your professional role after graduation.
As you work through your course modules you’ll have the chance to complete a range of useful assessment methods such as individual reports, case study analyses, group presentations, and personal independent assignments devised in consultation with your course module leader. Your assessments will have an emphasis upon personal discovery, digital technology, the application of theory to real world business, and management practice and innovative thinking.
We encourage you to be innovative when carrying out your assignments and assessments. You can create videos, infographics, consultancy reports, campaigns, posters, interviews, debate sessions, and more. This approach will help you develop skills you’ll use in the real world, and most of all, is a fun and engaging way to demonstrate your knowledge and development.
International Business Entrepreneurship Foundation Year Entry Requirements
Applications to Albion are individually considered by the Admissions Tutor and other factors may be taken into account. Our admissions staff therefore assess each application holistically and judges whether the content and demands of the qualifications presented have sufficiently prepared you to progress on to the course you are applying for. Further details on the entry requirements are set out here.
Flexible entry
All of our undergraduate programmes operate a flexible entry process, and the Admissions Tutor is happy to consider entrants from all backgrounds with slightly lower qualifications if they are able to demonstrate an alternative eligibility for the course. This may be in the form of relevant work experience, keen aptitude and a passion for the subject, or unlocked potential that you feel can be discovered through your studies at Albion. If you are uncertain whether you will be eligible to apply for this course, please contact the Admissions Team.
Mature students
We find that the age range of our student body varies between those who have recently completed A-levels (or equivalent) to more mature students. Age is no barrier to learning and we welcome all applications from suitably qualified students.
English levels
If English is not your first language, please check our undergraduate English language requirements. If your English levels don’t meet our minimum requirements of IELTS 5.5, you may be interested in applying for our Pre-sessional English Language Foundation Programmes.
- IELTS: Overall score of 5.5 with no score below 5.0 in any of the four components
- PTE Academic: Overall score of 58, with 51 or above in each individual component
- TOEFL IBT: Overall score 80. (We do not accept TOEFL from applicants requiring a Student Visa, as this qualification is no longer accepted by the UK Visas and Immigration Department (UKVI)
- A-level/GCSE/IGCSE English: Grade C / 4 or above (for IGCSE certificates, please provide the Supplementary Certifying Statement with the breakdown of component grades)
- International Baccalaureate: Grade 4 or above in English at Higher or Standard Level
- Duolingo English Test: Score 95 or above
Fees and Bursaries
Tuition fee: £2,500 per academic year. This fee includes registration, tuition, examination, and graduation. It excludes: study materials, re-examination (re-sits), residential accommodation, meals, travel, graduation robes and photographs.
Scholarships: We have a range of scholarship for this course. Please visit our scholarships page.
Bursary: A bursary provides you with a fully funded educational place. We believe there should be no barrier to talent and that is why every year we award numerous non-repayable fully funded places to students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. To secure your bursary funded place, please complete the application form here.
Progression to a UK University
Albion Business School is your gateway to securing good university places in the UK for your students. Our one-year online Foundation programme equips students to begin a degree at leading UK universities, the majority of whom accept applicants with Level 3 qualifications, which is equivalent to GCE A levels. Please note that applications are reviewed on an individual basis, subject to entry criteria. We have received confirmation that the following universities are ready to welcome our students:
- Birkbeck, University of London
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Middlesex University
- St Mary’s University, Twickenham
- University of Buckingham
- University of Derby
- University of East London
- University of Greenwich
- University of Roehampton
Career prospects
People who can combine a clear understanding of core business and management functions, and good problem-solving and decision-making skills are in demand throughout the economy. Our expert academics will equip you with these important transferable skills to help set you apart in the competitive job marketplace. Graduates of the programme have successfully secured employment opportunities with major employers from across the range of private, public, not-for-profit and small to medium-sized enterprise sectors.
How do I apply?
Step one: Complete our international application form online through this link.
Step two: If you are not able to upload the following documents:
- A copy of your qualifications
- A copy of your English language certificate (if English is not your native language)
- An copy of your passport (bio page)
- One reference for undergraduate study, or two references for postgraduate study
Then please email them to the Admissions Office at admissions@AlbionBusinessSchool.com.
What happens after I apply?
We can only look at your application once we have received your application form and all supporting documents, such as your passport and qualifications, so please make sure you have submitted all the required elements listed within the ‘How do I apply?’ section above.
You’ll then receive one of the following decisions by email:
Conditional offer – you still need to submit outstanding documents. Your place will be reserved until you meet the rest of the entry criteria.
Unconditional offer – you meet the entry criteria and have submitted all necessary documents. Your place will be reserved until you accept or decline your offer. If you accept, you’ll be required to pay a deposit.
Alternative course – you do not meet the entry criteria for the course you applied for, but your application shows you are suitable for another similar course.
Reject – you do not meet the entry criteria. Where possible we will try to match you with an alternative course.
Application support
If you need any more information about the application process, you can contact us by email: admissions@AlbionBusinessSchool.com.
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