eLearnAfrica
Introduction to Studying Business
The University of Law
  • Start Date: 26 Apr, 2021
  • 3 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Prepare for an undergraduate business degree, with support in academic English skills such as critical reading and note taking.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Develop the skills you need to prepare for studying business at university


This three-week business foundation course provides an introduction to the modules covered on the International Foundation Programme (IFP) in business.


Discover the key business concepts that will inform your future studies, whilst learning how to improve your academic English study skills.


Explore key business concepts including the global market and trade protectionism


This introductory programme will set you up for success when progressing to an undergraduate business course, as it introduces you to the need-to-know concepts.


Explore international trade versus protectionism and the different operating environments for businesses. You’ll learn about the global market, examining how to sell to customers locally, nationally and internationally.


Improve your academic English skills and learn business research methodologies


This course will equip you with essential academic English study skills and business research methods, preparing you to advance your studies with confidence.


Discover how to critically read a text, make meaningful notes and develop strong academic arguments.


Develop confidence in using various research design approaches. Learn how to choose an appropriate research methodology for a specific research problem. You’ll do this by using a range of sampling, quantitative and questionnaire techniques.


Learn from the experts in IFP Business


This International Foundation Programme (IFP) is delivered by ULaw’s specialist IFP tutors who also deliver the undergraduate IFP course. So, when you’re ready to undertake graduate business studies with ULaw, you will already know some familiar, friendly faces.


This course is designed specifically to enable international students to improve their academic English, to learn about business and to develop all the necessary skills needed for successful undergraduate study.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

The University of Law

This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.

You may be able to download course materials after enrolling in this course. If not, all of the necessary course materials provided by the course instructor will be available on the provider's course page.
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