Extended International Year One in Business

This module enables students to develop a basic knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting techniques, the preparation of basic financial statements and financial considerations. The module will introduce basic financial ideas and concepts giving students an overview of the Finance and Accounting related topics that will be studied on the standard IYO programme.

This module enables students to develop a basic knowledge of key business concepts in the UK to progress successfully onto the standard Introduction to Business IY1 programme. A general introduction to business in a mixed economy, business management and functional areas of businesses is provided. Students will also develop skills relevant to business and management topics including self-directed study, academic writing, critical thinking and research to prepare them for entry to the programme.

This module aims to meet the needs of students who intend to study at HE level, but have a lower level of English. The course focusses on developing students’ language and skills to B1+ level, which is the entry requirement for the international year one (IYO) programme.

The unit aims to introduce and develop the techniques needed to study mathematics for use in business, laying the foundations needed for future study. It aims to develop confidence in using mathematical skills so students can communicate effectively using mathematics for business related purposes.

The main aim of this unit is to develop the language level of the students; develop the structures, and patterns of language which represent the discourse they will participate in on their academic programmes. Students will be able to transfer the knowledge and skills to support their learning across the pathway. Students will develop confidence in dealing with academic subjects and the expectations of academic study skills to enhance their further learning.

This module aims to provide an introduction to business economics as a foundation for further study. The emphasis will be on economic theory and real concepts developed from real world business issues. Essentially, this module introduces students to economics and applications related to business, providing students with an introduction to modern economic principles and macro and micro economics.

You will develop your English communication skills and learn a range of study skills including: writing and reading strategies, presentation and seminar participation, organisation of time and materials, meeting deadlines and responding to feedback. When you have completed this module, you will be able to take notes and write essays in English. You should also have the confidence to give presentations, answer follow-up questions and contribute to seminar discussions. In addition, you will develop analytical skills necessary for problem solving in the world of business.

You will be introduced to business functions and the differences between leadership and management. An overview of specialist areas will be presented to you including marketing, public relations, human resources management and accounting and finance. Your learning will comprise case studies and real-world business scenarios to enable you to identify how theory is applied to practice.

This module will enable you to establish a sound foundation in basic bookkeeping and accounting techniques. You will gain experience in preparing basic financial accounts and in describing the issues influencing the preparation of financial accounts.

This module will explain the principles of designing management and cost accounting information systems, and to explain the principles of evaluating management and cost accounting systems.

This module aims to provide a basic knowledge of mathematics for ongoing study at university in a business related subject. This unit will allow students to acquire the fundamental concepts of business maths, using a selection of real world applications.

Within this module, you will study management processes, marketing and public relations and the impact that these have in contemporary business operations. More importantly, you will identify how these processes have shaped modern-day organisational objectives and why these play a significant role in a variety of organisations which includes private, public and not-for-profit.

This module builds on the module ‘introduction to financial accounting’, and will further develop the students’ financial accounting knowledge and provides an introduction to the regulatory framework of accounting corporate governance and ethics.

Good high school graduation grades or equivalent, plus one year of further study. Please see below. If you have any questions, please contact us.

* Not available for ISC students starting in 2019-20 academic year
^ Only available for students staring ISC in 2019-20