International Diploma in Business and Management
Prepare for direct entry to Year 3 of an undergraduate degree in a range of business-related subjects at GCU.
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: |
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.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 1 October 2019 | 19 June 2020 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£13,500 |
| 13 January 2020 | 14 August 2020 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£13,500 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
22-25 hours per week |
| 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.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2019/20 academic year.
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.
Dates and prices
Class information
| Class hours: |
22-25 hours per week |
| 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.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2019/20 academic year.
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.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 29 September 2020 | 18 June 2021 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 11 January 2021 | 20 August 2021 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note the dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 are not yet confirmed. We will confirm all dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 on or before 20 January 2020, with the prices being subject to a maximum increase of up to 5% on the prices for the current academic year. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer of a place it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before 20 January 2020 you will be charged the current price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after 20 January 2020 the increased prices will apply and we will issue you with a new offer showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Class hours: |
22-25 hours per week |
| 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.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2019/20 academic year.
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 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 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.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 29 September 2020 | 20 August 2021 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 12 October 2020 | 20 August 2021 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note the dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 are not yet confirmed. We will confirm all dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 on or before 20 January 2020, with the prices being subject to a maximum increase of up to 5% on the prices for the current academic year. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer of a place it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before 20 January 2020 you will be charged the current price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after 20 January 2020 the increased prices will apply and we will issue you with a new offer showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Class hours: |
22-25 hours per week |
| 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.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2019/20 academic year.
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.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 1 October 2019 | 19 June 2020 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£13,500 |
| 13 January 2020 | 14 August 2020 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£13,500 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
22-25 hours per week |
| 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.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2019/20 academic year.
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.
Dates and prices
Class information
| Class hours: |
22-25 hours per week |
| 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.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2019/20 academic year.
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.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 29 September 2020 | 18 June 2021 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 11 January 2021 | 20 August 2021 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note the dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 are not yet confirmed. We will confirm all dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 on or before 20 January 2020, with the prices being subject to a maximum increase of up to 5% on the prices for the current academic year. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer of a place it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before 20 January 2020 you will be charged the current price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after 20 January 2020 the increased prices will apply and we will issue you with a new offer showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Class hours: |
22-25 hours per week |
| 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.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2019/20 academic year.
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 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 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.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 29 September 2020 | 20 August 2021 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 12 October 2020 | 20 August 2021 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note the dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 are not yet confirmed. We will confirm all dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 on or before 20 January 2020, with the prices being subject to a maximum increase of up to 5% on the prices for the current academic year. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer of a place it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before 20 January 2020 you will be charged the current price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after 20 January 2020 the increased prices will apply and we will issue you with a new offer showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Class hours: |
22-25 hours per week |
| 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.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2019/20 academic year.
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