International Business Management with Foundation Year

In today’s connected world, businesses need people who understand global trade, cross‑cultural management and international strategy. This course with foundation year is the perfect starting point if you want extra support before beginning degree‑level study. You’ll build confidence in academic, business and digital skills, while exploring the basics of management and communication in a supportive environment.

Once you progress to the main programme, you’ll learn in an international setting that blends theory with real‑world practice. You’ll also work on placements and global projects, gaining hands‑on experience that prepares you for careers in multinational firms, export‑driven SMEs, NGOs and global trade.

• Gain a base level of knowledge in business

• Develop your academic and personal skills, preparing you for future studies

• Study the fundamental principles of international business management

Develop your skills
You’ll look ahead to the technologies that will affect the work of business professionals in the future and gain the essential digitals skills that will help you go further in the industry, such as:

/ Body swap technology
/ Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, Outlook
/ iDea Bronze Award,
/ Microsoft Specialist - Microsoft 365
/ Xero Accounting Software
/ Power BI

Find out more at www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/international-business-management-with-foundation-year

This course is also available with:
• Placement Year - on the placement year option, you will not pay fees to the University and will earn a wage for the work that you do.
• Study Abroad – study with one of our partner Universities for a semester or a year.

This course is not open to international students.

Course Modules

Across four years, you’ll build a strong foundation in business, data and global contexts, while shaping your career pathway from the start. You’ll deepen your expertise in project management, trade, finance and logistics, applying your skills through live projects and industry collaborations.

In your final year, you’ll advance into strategy, leadership, innovation and sustainability, completing projects that showcase your abilities and prepare you for impactful graduate careers or postgraduate study.

/ Foundation Year: Foundations of Business; Sustainable Business Development; Digital Business; Academic and Personal Skills; Business Project; Employability for Life

/ Year 1: Understanding Organisations; Data Driven Decision Making; Essentials of Corporate Finance; Global Business and Sustainable Digital Futures; Principles of International Business; Developing your Career Foundations

/ Year 2: Project Management; Advanced Data Analytics; International Trade and Finance; Live Project for International Business; Developing Your Professional Identity; Cross‑Cultural Management; Optional 10‑credit module (or short work placement)

/ Year 3: The Professional Graduate; Sustainable Business Practice; Organisational Strategy and Leadership; International Business Strategy; Global Supply Chain Management; Integrated Learning Project (Dissertation/Consultancy/Entrepreneurial Simulation); Optional 10‑credit module

We use different assessment techniques in different modules and try to ensure all assessments reflect the types of work you will do after graduating. This may include group presentations, reports and research projects.