International Business, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

The BSc (Hons) International Business at Bayes Business School, part of City, University of London and ranked among the UK's top six business schools, prepares students for global management roles. This program explores international business elements, including multinational operations and global economic issues, with a strong emphasis on ethical and sustainable practices. Students must undertake study abroad options, such as a term in their second year or a full year between second and final year, to apply management concepts practically. The curriculum also includes professional experience modules to enhance employability.Core modules span years one to four, covering topics like introduction to management, business strategy, and international marketing, alongside electives in areas such as finance and human resources. Assessment combines exams and coursework, with the first year contributing 10%, second year 30%, and final year 60% to the degree classification. Modules are subject to change.

Year one Core modules:

• Introduction to management

• Business economics

• Critical analysis for business

• Quantitative methods and analytics

• Operations and supply chain management

• Finance and management accounting 1

• Fundamentals of marketing

• Management lab and business skills.

Year two Core modules:

• Technology and innovation management

• Introduction to entrepreneurship

• Introduction to finance

• Human resources management

• Business strategy analysis.

• International business environment

• International marketing.

Elective Modules

• Econometrics

• Financial and Management Accounting 2

• Asset Management

• Economics for Business 2

• Financial Markets

• Intellectual Property Management

• Introduction to Business Law

• Management of the Public Sector

• Management Science

• Managing for Social Purpose

• Marketing Strategy

• Mentoring & Coaching for Leadership

Year three: You will spend the third year on placement gaining valuable experience, developing your skills and creating a network in the industry. Year four: you will return to Bayes for your final year. Core modules:

• Final-year project

• Research methods and data analysis

• Business in society

• International business strategy.

Elective Modules

• Corporate Finance

• Advanced Management Practice

• Bank Strategy & Management

• Behavioural Decision Making

• Change Management

• Climate Change and its impact on the World Economy

• Corporate Governance

• Corporate Strategy

• Creativity and Innovation

• Design Thinking

• Digital & Social Media Marketing

• Emerging Markets

• Financial Services Regulation

• International HR Management

• Mergers & Acquisitions

• New Product Development

• Social Enterprise

• Strategy 2

• Technical Analysis

• Virtual Organisations

Modules are subject to change.