First Year in Business and Management (Two semesters) Leading to Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Management (Optional Placement) Navitas Group - University of Plymouth International College (UPIC) at Plymouth University, UK

A Pathway in Business and Management is designed to develop strong foundations in design, critical thinking, and research.

In the First Year Pathway students complete the Plymouth University International College (PUIC) at Plymouth University first year of the degree, undertaking the same modules, in the same classes as students entering the University directly. Alongside the Plymouth University International College (PUIC) at Plymouth University modules, students entering through the First Year Pathway will have additional support and tuition from Plymouth University International College (PUIC) at Plymouth University.

First Year

A First Year pathway is available for students who:

• Don’t meet the entry requirements to enter university level study directly (but hold equivalent to AS/A level studies)
• Feel that additional support at the start of university studies will help them stand a better chance of success
• Have been away from studies for a period of time
• Come from a different academic environment to that of the UK

If you fall into any of the above categories, choosing an undergraduate pathway at Plymouth University International College (PUIC) at Plymouth University is the right decision. Depending on your academic needs here at Plymouth University International College (PUIC) at Plymouth University

Progressing from First Year

At Plymouth University International College (PUIC) at Plymouth University we offer a first year or stage 2 level study. Either students will enter this pathway following completion of the foundation, or for students that have completed equivalent of A level study we also have an entry point at first year of a bachelor’s degree.

Upon completion of the first year, or Stage 2, you will seamlessly progress to the second year of your chosen degree with the University, and no longer be registered with Plymouth University International College (PUIC) at Plymouth University

Business Management (Optional Placement)

Learn how to become an organisation’s best asset by successfully coordinating people, projects and resources. Acquire the skills to become an effective manager, while learning about management in the context of economics, marketing, entrepreneurship, sustainability, ethics, corporate social responsibility and globalisation. You also get the chance to put theory into practice with an optional placement year.

Key features

• Boost your employability with paid, real-world experience during an optional work placement year and apply your learning to real world scenarios through live consultancy projects with local, national and international businesses.
• Join the Devon Junior Chamber and receive training and professional mentoring.
• Study full-time over three years or choose the two-year, fast-track route to get ahead of the competition.
• Engage with industry employers and receive opportunities for training and professional mentoring.