International Foundation in Business, Finance, Economics and Marketing

Program Overview

The International Foundation in Business, Finance, Economics, and Marketing at the University of Stirling is a 3-4 term program that provides a comprehensive foundation in these areas. Through seminar-style teaching and real-life case studies, it prepares students for entry into Year 2 of a four-year undergraduate degree in business-related subjects. The program also focuses on developing students' presentation, communication, and critical thinking skills. Graduates have pursued careers at leading companies in fields such as finance, marketing, and economics.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: International Foundation in Business, Finance, Economics and Marketing
• Institution: University of Stirling
• Duration: 3 Terms (September start) or 4 Terms (January start)
• Objective: Prepare students for entry to Year 2 of a four-year undergraduate degree at the University of Stirling in a range of business-related subjects.
• Program Description: This program provides a comprehensive foundation in business, finance, economics, and marketing.
It aims to develop students' presentation and communication skills, reinforce theoretical learning with real-life case studies, and foster an understanding of how knowledge from various disciplines can be applied in a business setting. The program emphasizes seminar-style teaching.
• iCAS Option: Students with a higher English language level may qualify for the iCAS (integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) program, which combines the pathway and degree in a single study plan, requiring only one visa and allowing for alternative English language qualifications.

Outline:

• Core Modules:
• English Language for Academic Purposes (20 Credit Units)
• Study Skills for Business and Humanities (20 Credit Units)
• ICT, Research and Study Skills (20 Credit Units)
• Core Mathematics and Statistics (20 Credit Units)
• Specialist Modules:
• Understanding Media (20 Credit Units)
• Principles of Computing (20 Credit Units)
• Introduction to Psychology (20 Credit Units)
• Introduction to Economics (20 Credit Units)

Teaching:

• Teaching Method: The program emphasizes seminar-style teaching.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: The program prepares students for a wide range of careers in business, finance, economics, and marketing.
• Opportunities: Graduates have secured positions at companies such as PwC, SSE, Deloitte, Aston Martin, BT, and Hewlett-Packard.

Other:

• Program Ranking: The University of Stirling is ranked 2nd in the UK (1st in Scotland) for Marketing and UK top 10 (2nd in Scotland) for Economics (Guardian University Guide 2023).
• Learning Environment: The program emphasizes learning in an environment that focuses on seminar-style teaching.
• Real-World Application: The program reinforces theoretical learning through real-life case studies on local and international business.
• Knowledge Integration: The program encourages students to reflect on how knowledge from a range of topics can be applied within a business setting.

Tuition fee£ 15,995.00 Accommodation£ 2,232.00 - 9,486.00 Enrolment fee£ 250.00 Textbooks£ 95.00 - 360.00 Lab fee (Compulsory-Course dependent)£ 500.00 Airport pick-up (Optional)£ 89.00 Social programme (Optional)£ 50.00 CAS charges (Compulsory-Course dependent)£ 25.00 Approximate cost£ 19,236.00 - 26,755.00