2-Term Pathway - International Year One in Business - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Business Management

Program Description This program consists of a pathway program offered by StudyGroup at the International Study Centre at Liverpool John Moores University followed by entry into a university program offered at Liverpool John Moores University.

The International Year One is Business includes academic modules, study skills and English language training, providing complete preparation for students to begin the second year of their undergraduate degree.

By studying the International Year One in Business, students will:

• learn about the importance of financial management • gain understanding of the operational and strategic challenges facing businesses in the modern market economy • strengthen their business skills, including decision-making and problem solving • gain understanding of concepts and models of micro-economic and macro-economic analysis • strengthen core mathematical skills that will be relevant to their chosen undergraduate degree.

The Business Management programme blends contemporary business theory with the practical application of technical business skills.

​As a Business Management student, students will become competent in:

• digital analytical expertise • managing finance with appropriate tools • understanding financial markets • people management • development and marketing of products and services • planning and project management delivery

The programme has seven core modules at level 4 (first year), which form the essential commercial underpinnings for a global career in the digital business world. After completing this first year, students can then specialise and gain accreditation in their chosen area of expertise.

Students are encouraged to complete an optional year work placement in industry between the second and third year of study. This will provide students with a richer overall experience. It will also significantly enhance their employment prospects upon graduating, as students will have gained work experience that they can draw upon when completing application forms and interviews.

Liverpool Business School has partnerships with business schools at universities and colleges across Europe, in the USA and in China. Liverpool Business School recognises the importance of providing cultural enrichment opportunities for students and offers students on this programme the opportunity to spend a semester in their second year at a partner university abroad as part of their studies. All study abroad opportunities are in English. There are also many supported opportunities for activities at partner universities during summer vacations.

Business simulation tools are used in a number of core modules to replicate real-world work scenarios. Using various applications, students work in small groups and compete to develop the best business strategies for success - including business growth, market dominance, ethical business and sustainability goals.

Throughout each year of the programme, Liverpool John Moores University run a series of networking events with course alumni and industry that allows students to develop with confidence, honing their communication skills and grow their own contacts and business links.

Using Liverpool John Moores University's close business networks across the region, students have the opportunity to act as a consultant, working on live business case projects such as market research, ecommerce, business growth, project delivery, HR legislation, marketing or business ops.