Business & Management - University of Plymouth International College

Overview

Ready to jump straight into the first year of your business degree?

We’re here to help you settle into your new home. You will benefit from extra support with study skills, and you will learn how to adapt to the UK educational system. Teaching will take place at the college during your first year, and at the university during your second year.

This accredited degree will teach you how to coordinate people, projects and resources. You will gain a varied skillset in economics, marketing, entrepreneurship, sustainability, ethics, corporate social responsibility and globalisation. You will also have the chance to put theory into practice if you opt for a placement year!

A two year fast-track course is available for students looking to graduate with a full honour’s degree a whole year sooner. Get ahead of the game and make your mark on the business world.

Duration

Two semesters

Intakes

January
September

Fees

£16,950 (£17,750 from Sep 2025)

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Programme Details

Year 0: University Foundation

Location: UPIC at the University of Plymouth
Intake: January and September *
*Intake for BSc (Hons) Business Management (2 Years fast-track) is only available every September.

Standard modules – all pathways

Semester 1

ILS004 – Interactive Learning Skills and Communication (ILSC)

100% Coursework

This module help students to develop their Academic English, Study Skills, Research, Critical Reasoning skills in order to be successful undergraduate students; a subsidiary aim of this module is to ensure that students develop the skills, dispositions and ability to function independently and take responsibility for their personal, academic and professional development.

DBS1005 – Business Foundations

100% Coursework

To provide knowledge of the economic, environmental, cultural, ethical, legal and regulatory, political, sociological, digital and technological aspects that influence business and management. To provide understanding of the above influences at local, national and global levels. To provide understanding of how the above can impact upon the strategy, behaviour, and management.

DBS1006 – Introduction to Marketing

30% Coursework / 70% Examinations

To provide a broad overview of the marketing function, theories and models whilst introducing the student to a market orientated approach to the solution of organisational problems.

DBS1007 – Principles of ICT

100% Coursework

This module delivers an accurate snapshot of the state of ICT as it exists currently, as well as to equip the student with a useful set of skills in using common productivity software and Internet-based applications.

The module introduces candidates to the interesting challenges that ICT presents today and covers many anchor points that may serve as a bridge to their interests and lifestyles. These bridges include the technology in their mobile telephones, computing equipment, home appliances, motor vehicles, shopping, movies and entertainment software.

This module takes into account that we will be dealing with students from a wide range of cultures and experience with computers. Successful completion indicates that students have obtained a good understanding of and ability to apply common applications (Ms Word, Excel and PowerPoint) to document creation, data collation and presentation. Students will also be made aware of the benefits of using web-based applications for information presentation, and will be expected to use IT to communicate information effectively in a variety of forms as well as managing IMS within a business context.

Semester 2

DBS1003 – Principles of Economics and Finance

100% Coursework

This module provides an introduction to core principles of both economics and finance (if applicable to the cohort). It explores some basic concepts and techniques involved in economic and financial analysis at an introductory level. It considers the relevance of economics and finance to broad areas such as business decision-making and risk management.

DBS1008 – Business Accounting

60% Coursework / 40% Examinations

Introduce accounting as the measurement, recording and communication of financial information for the purpose of business decision making in the context of risk, sustainability and liquidity. Expose practical application of a range of relevant accounting techniques which enable effective decision making process.

DBS1004 – Business Law

100% Examinations

This module will introduce you to the legal framework and key areas of law which affect business, including basic principles of contract and tort; company law; the impact of criminal law on business and professional services; and the impact of law in the professional content, such as for example, key elements of employment law and the protection of information.

Organisational Behaviour and Leadership Competencies

100% Coursework

This module encompasses the internal aspects, functions and processes of organisations. It delves into their diverse nature, purposes, structures, size/scale, governance, operations and management. Students will learn about the individual and corporate behaviours and cultures which exist within different organisations, whilst also exploring the practices of the manager and leader, highlighting the key roles, responsibilities and challenges facing them in 21st century organisations. The aim of this course is to delve into the kind of attributes, skills and competencies that required to be most effective in this field.