BSc International Business Management with foundation year and placement
About this course
BSc (Hons) in International Business Management with foundation year and placement, a business management degree centred on global market dynamics and corporate strategy. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course spans five years, incorporating a foundation year and a professional placement. Year 0 covers foundational topics through Contemporary Issues In Business, Management And Economics, Introduction To Decision Making, Global Business Contexts, Research Project, and 'Create' (Creativity, Resourcefulness, Enterprise And Task Evaluation).
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC. IB: 29. BTEC: MMM.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 12%
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 410 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 40%
- South East: 38%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contemporary Issues In Business, Management And Economics
- Introduction To Decision Making
- Global Business Contexts
- Research Project
- 'Create' (Creativity, Resourcefulness, Enterprise And Task Evaluation)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc International Business Management with foundation year and placement at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £53,500.
What do graduates of BSc International Business Management with foundation year and placement at University of Surrey do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc International Business Management with foundation year and placement at University of Surrey?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc International Business Management with foundation year and placement at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc International Business Management with foundation year and placement at University of Surrey?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.