IFY – Business Stream
Who is it for?
The NCUK International Foundation Year offers a transformative educational experience. It is crafted to instil the confidence required for thriving at an international university by providing a solid foundation in English language proficiency and essential academic study skills crucial for excelling in higher education.
Muscat Foundation Academy as a NCUK Study Centre in Oman offers the flexibility for you to start your journey to over 60 universities internationally.
The NCUK International Foundation Year in Oman is designed to ensure your academic success while serving as a smooth pathway to seamlessly transition into the first year of an undergraduate degree.
Business Stream Modules
Economics is an introduction to macro and micro-economics. Topics covered in this module include the economic environment, the market mechanism, market structure and growth, inflation, international trade, and macroeconomic policy.
This module develops knowledge, understanding, skills, and application of a variety of mathematical and statistical techniques that are relevant in the fields of business, humanities, and social science disciplines.
Business Studies is an important module that ensures that students will have a basic understanding of the key concepts of business and management. Marketing, leadership, organizational structure, accounting and finance, human resource management, and corporate strategy are among the topics taught in this module.
English is the language of instruction and science. All our students are expected to have achieved a good level of general English before they join IFY. During the course of IFY, students will be trained in academic English which will be later used at the university.
Entry Requirements
To be accepted onto the International Foundation Year, applicants must meet the minimum entry criteria shown below:
Academic requirements:
- Completion of local high school
- Completion of IGCSE/O Levels/GCSE’s with 4 modules at grade 4 or above (normally to include English and Maths)
English language requirements:
Students must be able to show English language ability at IELTS 5.0 level or equivalent prior to entry.
NCUK Qualifications
The NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) aims to prepare international students for first-year university entry. This qualification focuses on delivering a world-class education that is intended to bridge the gap between a student’s local qualification and commencing a university degree. NCUK offers students a guaranteed place at an NCUK University upon successful completion of the International Foundation Year.
Application Process
Apply online or simply download our application form, manually fill it up and email it to suuport@mfa.ac.
If you have any questions about applying to study at MFA, you can call us on +968 71773567 or email us via support@mfa.ac. Our friendly admissions team will provide you with expert advice on how to take the next steps towards your dream university.