International Year 1 Business and Management

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Key Information

Campus

Brayford Pool

Typical Offer

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Duration

1 year

Academic Year

Course Overview

Our degree preparation programmes are designed to help students to develop the English language, academic study skills, and subject-specific knowledge required for degree-level study.

The International Year One in Business and Management is designed to enable progression onto a number of named Bachelor's programmes within Lincoln International Business School. Students study academic modules in data analytics, the business environment, marketing, finance, and organisational behaviour; alongside English Language.

Degree Programme Progression

After successfully completing the International Year One programme and obtaining the required grade, students will have the option to progress onto the second year of one of the following degree programmes at the University of Lincoln:

BA (Hons) Business and Management
BA (Hons) International Business Management
BA (Hons) Business
BA (Hons) Business and Marketing

How You Study

You will commence your studies alongside other year one students within Lincoln International Business School, studying academic modules related to the programme you will be progressing to. You will also receive separate English language and study skills provision and support from the International College, helping you build your confidence in studying in English.

You will have the support of a personal tutor within Lincoln International Business School in addition to the support you receive from the International College. Your tutor and other academic staff will encourage you to engage with extra activities arranged by the Students' Union and the University.

Modules

              † Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.

              Business Environment (Micro) 2025-26ECO1032Level 42025-26This module explores a range of economic concepts and basic analytical techniques. The focus of the module is the Financial Times (FT). The FT covers issues relating to operations management, accounting, HRM, economics, and finance, all of which are relevant to a business degree. Students are encouraged to keep abreast of current events in the commercial environment, which can help when competing for placements and employment opportunities in the commercial world.CoreData Analytics for Business 2025-26ECO1031Level 42025-26This module develops some quantitative techniques that underpin research and business analysis. It promotes a critical awareness and understanding of some of the processes, techniques, and technology by which numerical information can be collected and analysed. In addition to helping students become competent in relevant numerical techniques, it anticipates the requirements of later modules, such as independent study, that entail analysis of numerical information using statistical tests.CoreEnglish for Academic and Specific Purposes (LIBS IY1) 2025-26EAP1003MLevel 42025-26This module is designed to introduce international students to UK higher education and University of Lincoln, as well as to English in specific contexts – both academic (within their area of study, for example accountancy and finance), and professional (transferrable skills for future careers).CoreFinance for non-specialists 2025-26FIN1012MLevel 42025-26This module is designed to provide an introduction to basic business finance for non-specialist students. The module explores the essential elements of business finance, which are required for a career in business, in any discipline.CoreManagement: Concepts and Practices 2025-26MGT1533MLevel 42025-26This module introduces organisation and management from an explicitly critical position. Too often, organisations are presented as neat, predictable, and unproblematic. The critical perspective reveals everyday challenges as managers deal with situations which are under contention, where there isn’t always a straightforward solution. The purpose of this module is to broaden horizons by exploring how approaches to managing shift as new theories emerge and organisation practices adapt to address emerging concerns. Students on this module will recognise underlying assumptions of knowledge and understand that knowledge is not fixed but part of an ongoing discussion. Students will have the ability to evaluate sources of knowledge and how it relates to contemporary business practice. Through this module, students will also learn introductory skills of inquiry, searching, and selecting literature, and confidence in discussing and presenting new topics. This module lays the foundation on the degree for how learners should engage with future modules.CoreOrganisational Behaviour 2025-26MGT1022MLevel 42025-26This module is intended for students who are interested in understanding the way people work, as individuals and as group members in firms. The module explores essential topics in a clear, concise and informative manner, aiming to introduce students to the interpersonal perceptual processes in a work environment; the key behavioural factors determining effective and ineffective groups; the usefulness of theories on leadership/management styles; and the difficulties in implementing change in organisations.CorePrinciples of Marketing 2025-26MKT1001MLevel 42025-26This module introduces marketing theory and practice, covering key concepts, terms, and issues in both specific business contexts and the broader social landscape. It emphasises analysing the business environment, focusing on the marketing mix and both micro and macro elements, while developing an understanding of the consumer's role in this process. Additionally, the module explores different types of marketing, such as sustainable, ethical, and social marketing, and their evolution in the current marketing area. Students will also benefit from examining specific case studies and reflecting on their own brand selection for assessment. Furthermore, they will develop important skills like creativity, cognitive flexibility, and emotional intelligence, essential for success in the future workforce.Core

              What You Need to Know

              We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. In addition to the information provided on this course page, our What You Need to Know page offers explanations on key topics including programme validation/revalidation, additional costs, contact hours, and our return to face-to-face teaching.

              How you are assessed

              The range of assessment formats used on the programme may include written examinations, in-class tests, online tests, oral assessment and presentations, and written reports.

              Entry Requirements 2025-26

              Entry Requirements

              This programme is available to International students aged 17+ and will require good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study.

              For full entry requirements including English language requirements and country-specific requirements, please visit:

              https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/internationalcollege/entryrequirements

              Pre-sessional English Language Preparation

              Our Pre-sessional English Language Preparation (PELP) course is a great way for students who do not meet our English language entry requirements to raise their overall English proficiency. These programmes are designed for students who want to progress to an International Year One programme. They will increase understanding of academic study, whilst helping to develop a wide range of essential English language skills.

              Fees and Scholarships

              Students on this course may be eligible for a range of scholarships and bursaries once they successfully progress on to their chosen full degree programme.

              Course Fees

              The University intends to provide its courses as outlined in these pages, although the University may make changes in accordance with the Student Admissions Terms and Conditions.