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PhD of Business

About the program

International Year One in Business is a first-year degree course that leads to year 2 of a business degree at Nottingham Trent University.

Demonstrate concepts and methods in Business to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Two- to four-term course
Business Development and Entrepreneurship. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Progression to year 2 of Nottingham Trent University degrees such as BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Business
International Business and Business Management combinations

Two- to four-term course
Length set by English level. Core modules: Accounting and Finance for Managers
Business Development and Entrepreneurship
Economics
English for Academic Purposes
Marketing in the Operational Context and Quantitative Methods for Business
Plus Organisational Behaviour (Business) or Financial and Management Accounting (Accounting and Finance).

A master's degree in a relevant subject (an exceptional first-class bachelor's may be considered) and a research proposal
practice-led applicants show a portfolio. English: IELTS 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5.

Master's degree (or first-class bachelor's) plus research proposal; practice-led applicants show a portfolio

Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.

Campus	City Centre
Faculty or school	Business School
Department	Business and Management
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Flexible
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	BCU publishes course- and cycle-specific scholarships, but the standard 2026/27 international taught Bachelor and Master awards exclude several postgraduate research, sub-degree and specialist courses. No applicable award for this qualification and 2027/28 intake has been confirmed.