International Foundation - OI Digital Institute
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-04-01 | - |
Program Overview
Oxford International's online International Foundation Programme in Business equips students with academic skills and English proficiency to pursue undergraduate degrees in business at English-speaking universities. Through live lessons, self-directed activities, and expert faculty, the program covers essential concepts in economics, accounting, finance, and business management, preparing students for a successful start in higher education and a wide range of career paths.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
Oxford International's online International Foundation Programme in Business aims to prepare students for a successful start at a UK university. Across 3 or 4 terms, students will develop academic skills and language proficiency to progress into an undergraduate degree program of their choice at an English-speaking university.
Objectives:
- Enhance English and study skills to attain at least Oxford ELLT or IELTS Level 6
- Foster awareness and confidence in academic contexts
- Impart essential concepts in economics, accounting, finance, and business
- Provide insights into various business environments, management, and marketing
Outline:
Content and Structure:
- English for Academic Purposes
- Research and Academic Study Skills
- Academic Specialism Project
- Practical Mathematics
- Maths for Computing
- Fundamentals of Economics
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Introduction to Finance and Accounting
- Foundation in Business Management
Course Schedule:
- 19.5 hours of live lessons per week (3-term course)
- 16 hours per week of group and individual self-directed activities per week
- Small classes with individualized attention
- Live lessons with experienced UK teachers
- Guided self-study and pastoral support
Faculty:
Oxford International employs a dedicated and highly experienced group of teachers passionate about teaching.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
This program prepares students for a wide range of careers in business, finance, economics, and management.
Opportunities:
Successful completion of the program enables students to progress into undergraduate business degrees at partner universities. Several university partners also offer opportunities for progression into non-business degree programs.
Outcomes:
Students will gain the academic and English language skills necessary for admission to an undergraduate degree program in the UK, USA, or Canada.
