Foundation in Business, Management and Social Sciences
Key Information
Your Twente Pathway College International Foundation Year will prepare you for success in the University of Twente’s BSc in Management, Society & Technology, BSc in International Business Administration or BSc in Communication Sciences.
Duration
- 3 terms
Intakes
- Not Available
Location
- Enschede
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Pathway structure
Stage 1: International Foundation
The international foundation year consists of core modules and two electives modules that are delivered in three terms for Business, Management and Social Sciences Stream. The elective modules are delivered in term three:
Business and Management Stream: Economics
Social Sciences Stream: Citizenship, Communication & Society
For the full module structure for term please check the programme structure below.
Stage 2: First Year Degree
You’ll enter University of Twente’s English-taught Bachelor’s programme in International Business Administration, Communication Science or Management, Society & Technology. You’ll familiarise yourself with the international corporate world, with a focus on technology, entrepreneurship and innovation.
You’ll be constantly expanding your international business and communication skills, as many of UT’s students and lecturers are from abroad, and UT frequently has guest lecturers from leading corporations.
Stages 3 & 4: Second and Third Year Degree
Continue to pursue elective modules or spend part of your studies abroad.
Programme Structure
Business, Management and Social Sciences
Term 1
Academic Literacy & Skills (5 ECTS)
Project 1 (4 ECTS)
Mathematics for Business & Social 1 (5 ECTS)
Management and Organisation (5 ECTS)
Soft skills (1 ECTS)
Term 2
Academic Literacy & Skills (5 ECTS)
Project 2 (4.5 ECTS)
Mathematics for Business & Social 1 (5 ECTS)
Research Methods (5 ECTS)
Soft skills (0.5 ECTS)
Term 3
Academic Literacy & Skills (5 ECTS)
Project 1 (4.5 ECTS)
Mathematics for Business & Social 1 (5 ECTS)
Soft skills (0.5 ECTS)
Elective Module for Business, Management OR Social Sciences* (5 ECTS)
- Economics (Business and Management Stream)
- Citizenship, Communication & Society (5 ECTS)
Progression degrees
Business and Management
Social Sciences Stream
Teaching and assessment
Teaching is delivered via a combination of lectures, seminars, and project-based group work (oral and written presentation). Assessment includes a combination of examination and coursework elements inclusive of research reports, project reports, reflective statements, listening exams, debates, presentations and portfolio assignments that test knowledge, skills and language competence. You will be encouraged to undertake independent study to supplement what is being taught/learnt and to broaden your personal knowledge.
Progression criteria
A minimum of 55% in all subjects to progress to the University.
If you finish successfully your foundation year in Business and Management, you have guaranteed progression to the BSc International Business Administration and Management, Society & technology.
Tuition fees
Understand what you will need to pay for your studies, from your foundation year through to your degree.
Important dates
See all the important dates for your pathway, including application deadlines, enrolment, and term start dates.
Scholarships
The University offers some financial support for students, as well as helping you find scholarships and bursaries available from your home country.