International Business, BA (Hons)

Course summary

Why study BA International Business with us?International business degrees are in high demand in our global world. With our course, you’ll develop a range of transferable skills which are essential in business settings. These include communication, information technology, critical thinking, and teamwork.You’ll gain these skills alongside a deep theoretical foundation that’ll cover marketing, human resource management, global strategy, intercultural ethics, and many more. Our expert tutors, with years of international business experience, will prepare you for an exciting career in the global marketplace.During your studies, you’ll have an opportunity to do a year of study abroad, linked with partner universities in Europe and the USA. This’ll deepen your understanding of what international business is and help you to apply your skills and knowledge in an international setting.We also offer support through our innovative Enterprise Development Hub where you can get advice on how to start your own business and develop invaluable entrepreneurial skills.Develop the skills you need to succeed with our courseOur modules are specifically designed to give all the tools you’ll need to succeed in an international business career. Many of our modules are work placement based to help integrate your knowledge with work from the very start, without having to extend your studies by a year.During these modules, you’ll create and develop a personal development portfolio which will include your CV and covering letter, applications, and records of how you secured your work experience. You’ll get a chance to review your skills critically, identifying areas of success and improvement.A degree in international business can lead to an exciting career path. Many of our graduates find themselves working in a range of industries with an international profile. Past graduates have gone on to work as product developers, market researchers, sales roles, investment banking analysts, and finance assistant.Past career destinations for our graduates have included the NHS, Oracle, Grosstherm, and Orchard Recruitment.Get the support you needWe ensure that every student has adequate support throughout their time with us. That’s why you’ll get matched with a Personal Tutor as well as a Student Learning Assistant and a Graduate Academic Assistant. They’ll have experience in your subject area and will be able to help whenever you need.

Year 1 Financial Concepts of Business (30 credits) - Compulsory Quantitative Methods for Business (30 credits) - Compulsory Principles of International Business Management (15 credits) - Compulsory People Management (15) - Compulsory Marketing Theory and Practice(30 credits) - Compulsory Year 2 International Business Environment (15 credits) – Compulsory Operations and Information Management (15 credits) - Compulsory International Human Resource Management (15 credits) - Compulsory Trade and International Business (30 credits) – Compulsory Global Organisations (15 credits) – Compulsory International Entrepreneurship (30 credits) – Optional International Business Law (30 credits) – Optional Accounting and Finance for Business (30) (30 credits) – Optional Year 3 International Business Strategy (30 credits) – Compulsory International Management (15 credits) – Compulsory Professional Communication (15 credits) – Compulsory Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (30 credits) – Optional International and Cross-Cultural Marketing (30 credits) – Optional Research Project (30 credits) – Optional Global Supply Chain Management (30 credits) – Optional Innovation Management (30 credits) – Optional Consulting to Organisations (30 credits) – Optional Work Internship (30 credits) – Optional Leadership (15 credits) – Optional Sustainable Business (15 credits) – Optional Business Ethics (15 credits) – Optional Emerging Markets (15 credits) – Optional Financial Decisions for Business (15 credits) – Optional Business Analytics (15 credits) – Optional