Your pathway to the second year of a business undergraduate degree

The programme includes academic modules, study skills and English language training, providing complete preparation for you to begin the second year of your undergraduate degree.

Is this programme for me?

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

• learn about the importance of financial management
• gain understanding of the operational and strategic challenges facing businesses in the modern market economy
• strengthen your 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 your chosen undergraduate degree.

Why study the International Year One in Business?

• LJMU is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business which is dedicated to improving the quality of business education worldwide.
• 99% of LJMU School of Law graduates are in work or further study six months after completing LLB Law.*
• Staff in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences are research active and produce world-leading research that has real-world impact.

What will you study?

The International Year One in Business is a two-semester programme. You will study a mix of subject modules, and classes that will help you to succeed at LJMU.

Core modules

• Economics for Business and Finance
• Academic English Skills
• Introduction to Financial Accounting
• Management and Cost Accounting
• Marketing & Business Management
• Maths for Business and Finance

Progression degrees

Successful completion of this programme leads to a range of undergraduate degrees at LJMU, subject to achieving the required grades. As well as achieving the grades necessary, you will be required to take an Academic English Studies (AES) test at the end of your course. Once you successfully complete this, you will be ready to start your degree at Liverpool John Moores University.