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BSc (Hons) International Business Management (including foundation year)

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

This four-year degree course is designed for students who are passionate about global commerce but may not meet the standard entry requirements for an undergraduate degree. The intensive foundation year (Year 0) provides…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
4 years
Intakes
Sep, Jan
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 11 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

This four-year degree course is designed for students who are passionate about global commerce but may not meet the standard entry requirements for an undergraduate degree. The intensive foundation year (Year 0) provides a supportive environment to build your confidence, introduce you to key business themes, and develop the essential academic and digital skills required for success in higher education. You will benefit from interactive group sessions, workshops, and one-to-one tutorials, ensuring you are fully prepared to progress onto the three-year BSc International Business Management degree. The course is available on a full-time or part-time basis, with the institution offering extensive support services, including a dedicated disability and dyslexia service and a careers team to assist with work experience and job applications. By the end of the foundation year, you will have explored social science, business, and management, and gained the practical skills needed to reach your full potential in your subsequent years of study.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 0

Foundation Year Programme120 Credits

Year 1

Business Law and Ethics15 Credits
Data Analysis for Business Decision Making15 Credits
Digital Business Management and Emerging Technology15 Credits
Financial Accounting15 Credits
Learning through Organisation15 Credits
People, Management and Organisations15 Credits
Principles of Marketing15 Credits
Understanding the Business and Economic Environment15 Credits

Year 2

Global Business and Strategy15 Credits
International Selling and Negotiation15 Credits
Leadership in Practice15 Credits
Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM)15 Credits
Creating a Winning Business 115 Credits
Empowering London: Working within the community15 Credits
Learning through Work15 Credits
Research Methods15 Credits
The Practice of Consultancy15 Credits
Company and Business Law15 Credits
Developing Inclusive Organisations15 Credits
Digital Marketing15 Credits
Sustainability, Business and Responsibility15 Credits

Year 3

Global Business Strategy and Practice15 Credits
Organising and Managing Across Cultures15 Credits
Practising Business Strategy (with simulation)15 Credits
The Practice of Management15 Credits
Consultancy Project30 Credits
Dissertation30 Credits
Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Business15 Credits
Critical Management15 Credits
Financial Decision Making for Managers15 Credits
Leading Innovation15 Credits
Professional Experience Year Placement30 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
11 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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