Business and Economics - Hertfordshire International College

Business and Economics Overview

Elevate your career on our business pathway at Hertfordshire International College. If you thrive on creative problem-solving and lateral thinking, your pathway to success starts here.

Choose us to support your transition to University of Hertfordshire, either via our Business Foundation programme or our First Year pathway. Once you transition to University of Hertfordshire you can gain hands-on experience, explore diverse business areas and develop transferable skills essential for success in your future employment.

Admission Requirements Fees

Entry Points	Duration	Intakes
Foundation	1 or 2 Semesters	Sept, Jan, May
First Year	1 Year	Sept, Jan

Why Herts?

1st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide, 2024)
8th in the UK for Economics (Guardian University Guide, 2023)

Modules

Foundation

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication (one and two semester module)
Principles of ICT (one and two semester module)
Business Studies (one and two semester module)
Introduction to Accounting (one and two semester module)
Introduction to Mass Communications (2 semesters foundation only)
Globalisation (2 semesters foundation only)
Introduction to Economics (2 semesters foundation only)
Business Management (2 semesters foundation only)

Progression rule to First Year: Minimum 50% pass mark in all modules.

First Year (January and May 2026)

BA (Hons) Business Administration:

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for the Business Professional
Economics 1
Marketing
Accounting and Finance 1
The Business Professional
Quantitative Methods
Human Resource Management
Global Perspectives

Progression rule to Second Year: Minimum 40% pass mark in all modules. Students are required to complete 120 Level 4 credits in First year (Integrated) programmes.

BA (Hons) Business and Marketing:

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for the Business Professional
Economics 1
Global Perspectives
Marketing
The Business Professional
Quantitative Methods
Marketing Communications
Business Operations

Progression rule to Second Year: Minimum 40% pass mark in all modules. Students are required to complete 120 Level 4 credits in First year (Integrated) programmes.

BA (Hons) Finance:

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for the Business Professional
Economics 1
Accounting and Finance 1
Global Perspectives
The Business Professional
Quantitative Methods
Accounting and Finance 2
Ethics, Governance and Law

Progression rule to Second Year: Minimum 40% pass mark in all modules. Students are required to complete 120 Level 4 credits in First year (Integrated) programmes.

BA (Hons) (SW/YAB) International Business

Accounting and Finance 1
Economics 1
Global Perspectives
Marketing
Quantitative Methods
Marketing Communications
Human Resource Management
Ethics Governance and Law

Progression rule to Second Year: Minimum 40% pass mark in all modules. Students are required to complete 120 Level 4 credits in First year (Integrated) programmes.

For BA (Hons) International Business, study abroad is compulsory – either a year or one semester, whilst students are progressed and studying at the UH.

BSc (Hons) Economics / BSc (Hons) Business Economics:

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for the Business Professional
Economics 1
Global Perspectives
Accounting and Finance 1
The Business Professional
Economics 2
Quantitative Methods

Optional Module: Business Operations or Marketing or Accounting and Finance 2

Progression rule to Second Year: Minimum 40% pass mark in all modules. Students are required to complete 120 Level 4 credits in First year (Integrated) programmes.

First Year (September 2026 onward)

BA (Hons) Business Administration

BA (Hons) Business and Marketing

BA (Hons) Business Management

BSc (Hons) Business and Finance

BSc (Hons) Business and FinTech

BSc (Hons) Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

Modules

Skills for Success – 30 credits
Business Decisions in Practice – 30 credits
Developing Your Future Career – 30 credits
Entrepreneurial Leadership for Social Impact – 30 credits
Supporting Personal and Business Professional Practice (SPP) – 0 credits

Progression rule to Second Year: Minimum 40% pass mark in all modules. Students are required to complete 120 Level 4 credits in First year (Integrated) programmes.

BA (Hons) (SW/YAB) International Business (3 or 4 year programme)

Accounting and Finance 1
Economics 1
Global Perspectives
Marketing
Quantitative Methods
Marketing Communications
Human Resource Management
Ethics Governance and Law

Progression rule to Second Year: Minimum 40% pass mark in all modules. Students are required to complete 120 Level 4 credits in First year (Integrated) programmes.

For BA (Hons) International Business, study abroad is compulsory – either a year or one semester, whilst students are progressed and studying at the UH.

BSc (Hons) Economics / BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for the Business Professional
Economics 1
Global Perspectives
Accounting and Finance 1
The Business Professional
Economics 2
Quantitative Methods

Optional Module: Business Operations or Marketing or Accounting and Finance 2

Progression rule to Second Year: Minimum 40% pass mark in all modules. Students are required to complete 120 Level 4 credits in First year (Integrated) programmes.

UH Progression Degrees

3-year programme:

- BA (Hons) International Business with Study Abroad*

4-year programmes:

- BA (Hons) International Business with Year Abroad*
  (Two semesters studying abroad in Year 3)
- BA (Hons) International Business with Extended Study Abroad*
  (Study abroad in Level 5 Semester B, plus a further two semesters of study abroad in Year 3)
- BA (Hons) International Business with Study Abroad and Employment Experience*
  (One semester of study abroad plus a 12‑week overseas work placement in Year 3)
- BA (Hons) International Business (Sandwich) and Study Abroad*
  (Study abroad in Level 5 Semester B, plus a work placement of 30+ weeks in Year 3)

*Disclaimer: These 3‑year and 4‑year programmes include compulsory placement or study abroad elements. Students are required to source their own work placement; therefore, placements are not guaranteed. The UH Placements Team can provide guidance and support during your search, and all placements must be assessed and approved by the team to confirm they meet academic and suitability requirements. All arrangements for Year Abroad and Employment Experience are determined by the University and may vary from year to year. Students are responsible for reviewing and understanding the full programme specifications, and should refer to the University’s official website – BA (Hons)(SW/YAB) International Business | Uni of Herts for the latest details and final confirmation of programme requirements.