The International Foundation Diploma in Business at Oxford International Pathway Centre is your essential first step towards a successful undergraduate career in business, economics, or accounting. This programme is ideal if you need to strengthen your English language proficiency for academic study and develop foundational knowledge in key business areas. You will explore subjects like introductory accounting, economics, and international business, gaining the academic skills and subject-specific understanding required to excel at university. This pathway programme is designed to build your confidence and prepare you for the rigours of higher education.
You will study this foundation programme full-time on campus over one year, engaging with a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with elective choices. Your learning will include developing essential research and study skills, alongside mathematics for university study, and specialised modules such as law or introductory programming with Python, depending on your chosen pathway. Through a blend of lectures, seminars, and practical exercises, you will build a robust academic toolkit. Upon successful completion, you will be well-prepared to progress to undergraduate degrees in business and related fields at partner universities.