2020/21 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
International Foundation Year – Business Route
| Programme code: | ND-IFY/BUEC | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 1 Year | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Anne Lawrence | Contact address: | A.E.Lawrence@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 120
Entry requirements:
A good performance in the final school learning certificate for the student's country of origin (or equivalent) plus a recognised English Language qualification.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
International Pathways Centre (International Foundation Year)
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
The Examination Boards of the University Schools / Units responsible for delivering the modules.
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Year 0 is at NQF level 3 and benchmarks are outlined in this document.
Programme specification:
The International Foundation Year – Business Route programme offers an opportunity to those international students who have the potential and motivation to succeed, but who do not yet have the formal qualifications required for entry to level 1 of a University of Leeds business-related undergraduate degree programme.
It is a one-year foundation year (level 0) programme taught at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 3.
This level 0 programme provides a firm grounding in the subjects required for the students’ intended undergraduate degree programmes. Those who successfully complete level 0 progress to level 1 of one of a wide range of business-related undergraduate degree programmes offered by the University of Leeds. For a list of these degree programmes please see the International Foundation Year website.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
All students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| ELU0033 | Academic Study Skills | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be enrolled on one of the following pathways depending on the degree programme to which they intend to progress.
Finance Pathway
| LUBS0010 | Foundations of Economics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS0030 | Introduction to Marketing | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS0040 | Introductory Accounting and Finance | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS0050 | Introduction to International Business | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH0365 | Foundation Probability and Statistics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH0390 | Foundation Pure and Applied Mathematics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Business Pathway
| LUBS0010 | Foundations of Economics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS0030 | Introduction to Marketing | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS0050 | Introduction to International Business | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS0060 | Introduction to HRM | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS0070 | Introductory Management | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MATH0365 | Foundation Probability and Statistics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MATH0390 | Foundation Pure and Applied Mathematics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Music Pathway
| LUBS0030 | Introduction to Marketing | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS0050 | Introduction to International Business | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS0060 | Introduction to HRM | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS0070 | Introductory Management | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MUSS0040 | Introduction to Music Studies | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Last updated: 05/05/2021 16:47:45
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