International Diploma in Business and Management
Prepare for direct entry to Year 3 of an undergraduate degree in Business Management or International Business at GCU.
Want to study in the UK in January 2021? Our Centres are ready to welcome you. We’ll make sure you are safe and supported right from the start, keeping you on track for academic success.
Course features
- A specialist programme helping you to develop the knowledge and skills for your chosen degree.
- Our class sizes are smaller than you’ll typically experience at university – so you'll have more time with your teachers.
- You will have university-style lessons for subject-based modules, to help you adapt to the studying in the UK.
- Guidance with your university application, ensuring you choose the best degree for you.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
4 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent. 5 Terms: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake, students must be 16 years old before registering with the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. |
| Academic requirements: | A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | The Centre can only accept a UKVI approved IELTS test for standard or extended courses. Read more about UKVI IELTS or contact us for more details. For integrated programmes, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications, please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
At INTO Glasgow Caledonian University, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.00pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
GCU is one of just 77 institutions across 36 countries to achieve European Foundation for Management Development Programme Accreditation Scheme (EPAS) accreditation.
A four-star award by QS Stars Business Schools (2016) means that your learning will be of practical relevance for today’s global environment.
You’re also free to choose an area of specialism, with human resource management, finance or marketing taken as a single option or providing a named joint degree award upon graduation.
Teaching will engage you with real world scenarios through live industry projects, and case studies and investigations, and guest speakers will give you up-to-date employer and industry perspectives.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
- Contemporary Cultural Challenges in International Business
- English Language for Academic Purposes and Study Skills
- Essentials of Managing Human Resources
- Financial Management for Decision Makers
- Society, Employability and Business
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
- Contemporary Cultural Challenges in International Business
- English Language for Academic Purposes and Study Skills
- Essentials of Managing Human Resources
- Financial Management for Decision Makers
- Society, Employability and Business
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
- International Institutions and Environments
- Management, Issues and Concepts
- Preparation for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Term 1)
- Topics for University Study (Term 1)
- International Institutions and Environments
- Management, Issues and Concepts
- Preparation for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Term 1)
- Topics for University Study (Term 1)
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via a combination of:
- written assignments
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- presentations
- problem solving exercises
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake, students must be 16 years old before registering with the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. |
| Academic requirements: | A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | The Centre can only accept a UKVI approved IELTS test for standard or extended courses. Read more about UKVI IELTS or contact us for more details. For integrated programmes, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications, please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
At INTO Glasgow Caledonian University, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 28 September 2021 | 10 June 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 10 January 2022 | 26 August 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2021 will pay the 2020/2021 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2021, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2021/2022 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.00pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
GCU is one of just 77 institutions across 36 countries to achieve European Foundation for Management Development Programme Accreditation Scheme (EPAS) accreditation.
A four-star award by QS Stars Business Schools (2016) means that your learning will be of practical relevance for today’s global environment.
You’re also free to choose an area of specialism, with human resource management, finance or marketing taken as a single option or providing a named joint degree award upon graduation.
Teaching will engage you with real world scenarios through live industry projects, and case studies and investigations, and guest speakers will give you up-to-date employer and industry perspectives.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via a combination of:
- written assignments
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- presentations
- problem solving exercises
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
4 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent. 5 Terms: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake, students must be 16 years old before registering with the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. |
| Academic requirements: | A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | The Centre can only accept a UKVI approved IELTS test for standard or extended courses. Read more about UKVI IELTS or contact us for more details. For integrated programmes, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications, please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
At INTO Glasgow Caledonian University, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.00pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
GCU is one of just 77 institutions across 36 countries to achieve European Foundation for Management Development Programme Accreditation Scheme (EPAS) accreditation.
A four-star award by QS Stars Business Schools (2016) means that your learning will be of practical relevance for today’s global environment.
You’re also free to choose an area of specialism, with human resource management, finance or marketing taken as a single option or providing a named joint degree award upon graduation.
Teaching will engage you with real world scenarios through live industry projects, and case studies and investigations, and guest speakers will give you up-to-date employer and industry perspectives.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via a combination of:
- written assignments
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- presentations
- problem solving exercises
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
4 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent. 5 Terms: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake, students must be 16 years old before registering with the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. |
| Academic requirements: | A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | The Centre can only accept a UKVI approved IELTS test for standard or extended courses. Read more about UKVI IELTS or contact us for more details. For integrated programmes, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications, please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
At INTO Glasgow Caledonian University, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.00pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
GCU is one of just 77 institutions across 36 countries to achieve European Foundation for Management Development Programme Accreditation Scheme (EPAS) accreditation.
A four-star award by QS Stars Business Schools (2016) means that your learning will be of practical relevance for today’s global environment.
You’re also free to choose an area of specialism, with human resource management, finance or marketing taken as a single option or providing a named joint degree award upon graduation.
Teaching will engage you with real world scenarios through live industry projects, and case studies and investigations, and guest speakers will give you up-to-date employer and industry perspectives.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
- Contemporary Cultural Challenges in International Business
- English Language for Academic Purposes and Study Skills
- Essentials of Managing Human Resources
- Financial Management for Decision Makers
- Society, Employability and Business
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
- Contemporary Cultural Challenges in International Business
- English Language for Academic Purposes and Study Skills
- Essentials of Managing Human Resources
- Financial Management for Decision Makers
- Society, Employability and Business
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
- International Institutions and Environments
- Management, Issues and Concepts
- Preparation for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Term 1)
- Topics for University Study (Term 1)
- International Institutions and Environments
- Management, Issues and Concepts
- Preparation for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Term 1)
- Topics for University Study (Term 1)
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via a combination of:
- written assignments
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- presentations
- problem solving exercises
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake, students must be 16 years old before registering with the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. |
| Academic requirements: | A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | The Centre can only accept a UKVI approved IELTS test for standard or extended courses. Read more about UKVI IELTS or contact us for more details. For integrated programmes, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications, please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
At INTO Glasgow Caledonian University, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 28 September 2021 | 10 June 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 10 January 2022 | 26 August 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2021 will pay the 2020/2021 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2021, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2021/2022 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.00pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
GCU is one of just 77 institutions across 36 countries to achieve European Foundation for Management Development Programme Accreditation Scheme (EPAS) accreditation.
A four-star award by QS Stars Business Schools (2016) means that your learning will be of practical relevance for today’s global environment.
You’re also free to choose an area of specialism, with human resource management, finance or marketing taken as a single option or providing a named joint degree award upon graduation.
Teaching will engage you with real world scenarios through live industry projects, and case studies and investigations, and guest speakers will give you up-to-date employer and industry perspectives.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via a combination of:
- written assignments
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- presentations
- problem solving exercises
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
4 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent. 5 Terms: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake, students must be 16 years old before registering with the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. |
| Academic requirements: | A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | The Centre can only accept a UKVI approved IELTS test for standard or extended courses. Read more about UKVI IELTS or contact us for more details. For integrated programmes, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications, please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
At INTO Glasgow Caledonian University, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.00pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
GCU is one of just 77 institutions across 36 countries to achieve European Foundation for Management Development Programme Accreditation Scheme (EPAS) accreditation.
A four-star award by QS Stars Business Schools (2016) means that your learning will be of practical relevance for today’s global environment.
You’re also free to choose an area of specialism, with human resource management, finance or marketing taken as a single option or providing a named joint degree award upon graduation.
Teaching will engage you with real world scenarios through live industry projects, and case studies and investigations, and guest speakers will give you up-to-date employer and industry perspectives.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via a combination of:
- written assignments
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- presentations
- problem solving exercises