Business Finance and Management

About this pathway

If you're aiming for a career in business, finance, or management, this pathway is a smart first step. Designed for international students, it covers essential subjects like accounting, economics, and business strategy – whilst also developing your English language and study skills. Whether you're planning to study business management, finance, or economics, this course helps you gain the knowledge, confidence, and skills to progress to a top university.

What You'll Study

This course covers key topics that will equip students to study the following subjects:

Accounting
Finance
Business and Management
Economics
Management
Other business-related subjects

Core Module Information

Provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted world of business. Students will:

Attain a comprehensive grasp of business, management and organisational behaviour in diverse context
Nurture creative and entrepreneurial thinking for tackling business challenges and opportunities all while emphasising ethical awareness and imparting essential skills in management, decision-making, problem-solving, critical analysis, and effective business communication

This module aims to enhance students' understanding of statistics and its application to address complex sustainability challenges (wicked problems) within the fields of Science, Engineering and Business
This module aligns with the United Nation's Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) goals
By integrating sustainability, students will learn to apply statistical expertise in solving real-world problems, students develop project planning, management and effective communication skills

The module is designed to provide a strong foundation in mathematical modelling and core mathematics skills required for courses in Engineering, Computing, Economics, and other STEM subjects.

The module aims to foster an interest in mathematics and its applications, while enhancing students' self-confidence, initiative-taking, and independent working skills.

This module helps you develop comprehensive language proficiency and equips you with the academic skills to succeed in university studies. This includes academic writing, critical reading, effective listening, and confident speaking. You will also learn valuable research techniques, referencing skills, and strategies for presentations.