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International Year One in Business Management

Finished FSc, Intermediate or A Levels? Study the first year of your Business degree at ICE Pathways, then go straight into Year 2 with guaranteed* entry to an NCUK partner university in the UK, Australia or New Zealand.

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Download the NCUK Year One: Business prospectus (PDF, 4.0 MB) Islamabad and Karachi
Year 2Direct entryGuaranteed* at an NCUK partner university
1Year at ICEThen two years abroad to graduate
8Modules120 credits, the first year of a degree
41UniversitiesUK, Australia and New Zealand
Year 1ICE PathwaysIslamabad or Karachi
Years 2 and 3NCUK partner universityUK, Australia or New Zealand
Guaranteed* pathway abroadYour bachelor’s degreeA Business degree from an NCUK partner

1 year at ICE. 2 years abroad.

International Year One in Business Management is equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree, taught at ICE Pathways in Islamabad or Karachi.

Complete it with the required results and you join the second year of a Business degree at an NCUK partner university, choosing from 100+ degree courses. That means one year studying at home with small classes and close support, then two years abroad to graduate.

  • Guaranteed* entry to Year 2 at an NCUK partner university
  • Graduate with a full bachelor’s degree in three years in total
  • English for Academic Purposes built in, accepted instead of IELTS
  • Visa support from ICE Pathways
  • Popular degrees: Finance and Economics, Marketing, Human Resource Management
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Watch: NCUK Year One in Business explained

How International Year One in Business works: one year at ICE Pathways, then straight into Year 2 at a university abroad.

An animated introduction to NCUK Year One in Business ManagementNCUK Year One in Business, explained1 year at ICE + 2 years abroad

What you’ll study

Eight modules, four each semester, each worth 15 credits.

Module 1

Business Economics

How markets, prices and the wider economy shape business decisions.

Module 2

Business Operations and Technology

Supply chains, quality, process mapping, digital transformation, and lean and agile methods.

Module 3

Organisational Behaviour

Structure, culture, motivation and change inside organisations.

Module 4

Leadership and Management

Ethical leadership, teamwork, motivation and change models.

Module 5

Business Finance and Accounting

Budgeting, investment appraisal and performance analysis.

Module 6

Marketing in Business

Market research, customer personas, branding, pricing and AI marketing tools.

Module 7

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Business models and financial planning, ending with a business plan and pitch.

Module 8

Responsible Business Practices

ESG, sustainability, governance and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

How you are assessed. Generally 25% coursework and 75% exams. Coursework includes an operations improvement report, a leadership report, a finance portfolio, a marketing strategy plan, a business plan with pitch, and a group presentation.

Where you can go for Year 2

42 NCUK University Partners accept International Year One in Business Management, across the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

In the QS World Top 1004 universities on this route

  1. QS #57University of BristolBristol, UK
  2. QS #77University of LeedsLeeds, UK
  3. QS #77The University of Western AustraliaPerth, Australia
  4. QS #82University of SheffieldSheffield, UK

United Kingdom32 universities

Australia3 universities

New Zealand6 universities

From NCUK’s University Progression Routes, September 2026. Universities and courses change each year, and each degree sets its own requirements. Your advisor confirms the current list for your course before you apply.

What you need to apply

An advisor can check your results with you in one short conversation.

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Qualification

HSSC / Intermediate (FSc, ICS, I.Com), A Levels or IB. Or the NCUK Foundation Year with a business focus and the required grades.

Grades

At least 75% in HSSC / Intermediate. For A Levels and other qualifications, an advisor checks your grades with you.

English

IELTS 5.5 overall with no component below 5.0, or an equivalent qualification accepted by NCUK.

Your journey, step by step

One year at ICE Pathways, then two years at your university.

  1. Free counsellingMeet an ICE advisor to check your FSc, Intermediate or A Level results and English.
  2. Enrol and study Year OneEight Business modules over two semesters, on campus with small classes.
  3. Apply through NCUKDuring the year, choose your universities with your ICE advisor and NCUK’s progression team.
  1. Results and your offerPass with the required credits and marks and meet the NCUK Guarantee terms for a guaranteed* Year 2 offer.
  2. Accept and confirmAccept your offer and get your confirmation from the university (a CAS for the UK). Arrange accommodation.
  3. Student visa, with ICE’s supportICE Pathways supports your student visa application: your university confirmation, financial documents, any tests your destination asks for (such as a TB test for the UK) and the application itself.
  1. Year 2 at universityJoin the second year of your degree in the UK, Australia or New Zealand.
  2. Graduate in Year 3With a full bachelor’s degree.

*About the NCUK Guarantee. Complete International Year One with the required results, apply through NCUK and meet the guarantee terms, and you are guaranteed entry to Year 2 at an NCUK University Partner. It may not be your first-choice university, and the final decision rests with the university. Visa decisions are made by the destination country’s authorities.

Where a Business degree can take you

Ideal if you want to lead a business, start your own, or work in finance and management.

Management consultant
Investment banker
Project manager
Stockbroker
HR officer
Sales executive
Entrepreneur
Urban designer

Year One in Business questions

If your question isn’t here, an advisor can answer it directly.

Is Year One the same as a foundation year?

No. International Year One is equivalent to the first year of a degree. You complete it at ICE Pathways and then join Year 2 at university, so you graduate in three years in total.

Is entry to Year 2 guaranteed?

Yes, at an NCUK University Partner, when you pass with the required results and meet the NCUK Guarantee terms. It may not be your first-choice university.

Can I join after FSc or Intermediate?

Yes, with at least 75% in HSSC / Intermediate. An advisor can check your results.

Which countries can I go to?

The UK, Australia and New Zealand. See the full list of universities.

Does ICE help with the visa?

Yes. ICE Pathways provides visa support: we help you prepare your documents, financial evidence and TB test, and guide you through the application. The final decision is made by the destination country’s authorities.

When does it start?

September or January. Ask an advisor about the next intake.

How much does it cost?

Ask an advisor for current fees and payment plans.

Brochure

Download the NCUK Year One: Business prospectus

Everything in one place: what you study, entry requirements, where it leads, and how to apply. Share it with your family.

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PDF · 20 pages · 4.0 MB

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