Progression degrees
Once you successfully complete your International Foundation Year and achieve the required grades, you will be able to progress to your chosen undergraduate degree.
Business, Economics & Finance
Who is this programme for?
The International Foundation Year in Business, Economics and Finance is perfect for ambitious students with a real passion for these subject areas. On this route, you'll continue building on your existing subject knowledge, while improving your English skills in Ireland. The programme is also a great opportunity to adjust to life here in an international community.
Intakes: January and September
Course length: Three terms
Study mode: On campus
Entry requirements: Check our academic and English language entry requirements
Fees and funding: Visit our fees page for full information.
Why study the International Foundation Year in Business, Economics & Finance with us?
- You can progress to the UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business. The leading business school holds the rare 'triple crown' of accreditation — an indication of its excellence.
- From the International Foundation Year, you can progress to highly ranked business and commerce degrees. Business at UCD is ranked among the world's top 200 by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.
- UCD is also ranked among the world top 200 for Economics and Econometrics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024). From this International Foundation Year, you can progress to innovative Economics programmes.
- Academic English Skills
- Business and Business Environment
- Data Analysis
- Digital Business
- Foundation Mathematics
- Introduction to Accounting and Finance
- Introduction to Business
- Introduction to Research
- Introduction to Statistics
- Principles of Microeconomics
Term dates
3 Term
January 2025
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 7/1/2025 | 20/3/2025 |
| Term 2 | 30/3/2025 | 5/6/2025 |
| Term 3 | 8/6/2025 | 21/8/2025 |
September 2025
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 21/9/2025 | 8/1/2026 |
| Term 2 | 11/1/2026 | 19/3/2026 |
| Term 3 | 29/3/2026 | 25/6/2026 |
January 2026
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 6/1/2026 | 19/3/2026 |
| Term 2 | 29/3/2026 | 4/6/2026 |
| Term 3 | 7/6/2026 | 20/8/2026 |
"Pronunciation and vocabulary is a big challenge for me, but my English teacher provides a lot of methods and gives me suggestions on how I can improve. We can have interaction with our classmates during English class. Our teachers always let us have a discussion and talk about our own ideas with our partners. It’s really a good way to study."
Yuxuan (Grace) from China
Studied International Foundation Year
Progressed to BComm Commerce (Marketing) at UCD
Join us today
Our Student Enrolment Advisors are available to answer any questions you may have about your application. We can’t wait to meet you.