Business International Year One

There are two course options available:

• International Year One (3 terms) – this is the standard option
• Extended International Year One (4 terms) – this features an additional term of English at the beginning for extra language support

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Academic and Professional Development (20 credits)

This module assists you in the transition to higher education. It develops your academic skills and professional mind-set.

Lectures are used to introduce material and explain theories and concepts. Seminars develop your academic skills through discussion, task-based practice, and formative presentation practice. 

English for Academic Purposes (20 credits)

This module focuses on academic writing and the development of your critical reading skills. This is part of the preparation stage for exam and assignment writing.

Spoken English and listening skills are developed in all classes by the extensive use of discussion tasks in pairs and group work.

Management and Organisation (20 credits)

This module provides you with an introduction to the main principles of management theory. It also provides an understanding of the development of theory in organisational behaviour and its relation to management within organisations.

You will learn about:

• different organisational structures and designs
• organisational cultures
• the decision-making process within an organisation 

This module also addresses human resource management issues such as organisational motivation, leadership, teamwork and managing change in the workplace.

Introduction to Economics (20 credits)

This module provides an understanding of basic economic principles and vocabulary in order to understand the impact economic factors have upon businesses.

Microeconomics focuses on how the behaviour of individual agents determines prices and quantities in specific markets. It explores the principles of demand and supply, market behaviour and consumer behaviour.

Macroeconomics examines the economic environment in which businesses operate. It considers the relation between factors including national income, unemployment, international trade, and government policies.

Marketing (20 credits)

Through this module you will develop an understanding of the core concepts of marketing theory. Topics include:

• market research
• strategy
• planning
• the marketing mix

A key part of the module assessment involves working as part of a group to research, plan and write a strategic marketing plan for a new product idea.

Quantitative Methods (20 credits)

This module offers an introduction to basic statistical concepts and methods of data analysis. It covers the different ways in which data can be collected, summarised and analysed.

You will also learn how to present that information to ensure clear understanding. You will consider probability theory as well as common probability distributions.

You will cover topics such as:

• hypothesis testing
• forecasting
• resource allocation
• market research
• quality control

There is a strong practical element to this module and you will become familiar with standard statistical packages.

Teaching

Class hours: 21 hours per week minimum

Class sizes: Maximum of 16 students per class for English language teaching

Age requirement: 17 years and above

Assessment

Entry to all honours degrees at Newcastle University is highly competitive, and students hoping to progress to Newcastle must maintain high standards throughout their course.

Whilst your grades in the Year One course do not count towards the final degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the specified progression grades for direct entry to your chosen degree at the University. Assessment is both formal and informal.

Informally you will be given advice and feedback throughout your course from your teachers, enabling you to build on your successes and meet the requirements for entry to the second year of a degree. You will also be assessed via a combination of examinations at the end of each semester and coursework including: 

• written assignments
• reports
• practical exercises
• group and individual research projects
• bibliographical searches
• oral and video presentations
• problem solving exercises.

Satisfactory completion of A levels, a recognised Foundation programme, first year of overseas university programme with good grades or equivalent.  

Three term: a minimum of IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or an equivalent score

Four term: a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or an equivalent score

If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for Academic English. 

You need to be 17 years old, or older. If you want to start this course in September then you must be 17 by 31 December.

For all other start dates, you must be 17 years old by the time the course starts.

January 2024 start (3 terms): £21,895.00

June 2024 start (4 terms): £ 26,495

Enrolment fee: an extra charge of £250 per academic course, charged on confirmation

Text books: £70 - £405

Accommodation is not included in the fees. View your INTO Newcastle accommodation options.