INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME:
University Access for Business Degrees

The International Foundation Programme in Business Management will:

• Help you develop an analytical approach to your studies and apply newfound knowledge to practical scenarios.
• Encourage you to explore various learning styles to see what suits you best.
• Improve your study skills such as reading and note-taking strategies, essay construction, research methods, and translating theory into practice.
• Challenge you to work in teams, actively participate in class, and present to small groups.
• Enhance your communication skills in speaking, negotiating and writing.
• Develop your 21st century skills such as collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.

Throughout the Foundation in Business Management course, you will participate in our Academic English programme, helping you prepare to meet English language standards set by your chosen university.

Assessment and feedback

Our assessment practices model those found in UK Higher Education with detailed feedback and support for mock, practical and final assignments.

We continuously monitor the progress of our students across the course duration – in lessons, progress tutorials and group work – as well as attendance for visa compliance.

All coursework, both formal and informal, is submitted electronically via an encrypted online service, and we use Unicheck to guard against plagiarism for all formal assessments.

With final examinations, we ensure our students have the preparation needed to succeed and to progress to higher education; this includes opportunities for resits for assignments and exams as needed.

SCL International College's Business Management Foundation Programme has been developed with an appreciation of the specific requirements of business schools. For example, the curriculum uses problem-based learning and real-world case studies – a method of teaching increasingly found in international business schools.

As an integral part of our pre-university pathway programme into business, international students will gain comprehensive knowledge of the British university environment and of different aspects of living and studying in the UK. A vital part of our programme involves training students to adapt their skills and knowledge to the specific context and environments of UK universities. We guide students through the UCAS process, ensuring they achieve the best offers in the most appropriate universities for each individual; our partners guarantee a place, subject to passing the relevant qualifications.

Student success and progression

At SCL, we are committed to ensuring you gain the necessary English language qualifications and study skills to advance to a British university. Your academic tutor will take a personal interest in your progress and help you develop your study plan accordingly.

With our personalised approach, we achieve great success with students who may not have a traditionally strong academic record, but who show huge potential. By the time you complete our programme, you will have the knowledge base and confidence needed to excel both academically and personally when studying business at a university in the UK.

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You will also take a variety of courses specifically designed to prepare you for enrolling on a business degree programme in the UK. Our Business Management Foundation Programme focuses on improving academic and language skills as well as basic statistical concepts, which are important for most undergraduate level courses related to business.

Business Studies

The course begins by introducing you to the ways business organisations of all types function. It examines the global environment in which businesses operate and how they can respond to external factors. The principal aim of the course is to prepare you for degree courses in Business and Management-related programmes, and as such, you will be encouraged to apply theories to practical situations. Your coursework allows you to trace the different stages of starting a business and navigate the internal and external challenges which businesses encounter.

Accounting

You'll learn the basic concepts of financial and managerial accounting as a valuable way of understanding how businesses work in general. The Accounting module gives you an introduction to basic accounting principles and helps you to apply these principles in different situations.

Economics

The third module, Economics, combines a study of micro and macro content in exploring a range of economic issues drawn from national and international contexts. It promotes an understanding of economic concepts and theories through a critical consideration of current economic problems and challenges that affect everyday life.

Hands-On Project

The final portion of the course ends with a project that consolidates your learning and further prepares you for undergraduate studies. You will have up to an additional six weeks to write up your project after the completion of the course.