International Business Management, BA (Hons)

Course summary

OVERVIEW In the digital age, almost every business operates on the world stage and supplies to multiple countries. To help you compete in a hugely competitive global landscape, our International Business Management degree will give you a greater understanding of the nuances, challenges and opportunities of operating overseas. Exploring enterprise, entrepreneurship and emerging marketsWe’ll help you gain specialist knowledge in managing people of different cultures and backgrounds, and the political and governing structures of different markets that influence how businesses operate. You’ll also develop the cross-cultural management skills you need to build international business relationships in often volatile political, cultural and economic environments. Our International Business Management degree offers four-year routes where you can spend your third year on placement or study abroad at one of our overseas partner universities. Past students have worked for Johnson and Johnson in Tokyo, Hellman Worldwide Logistics in the USA and Warner Bros in London. By the time you leave our business school, you’ll have the business knowledge and cross-cultural management skills to kick-start your career in the UK and abroad. FEATURES AND BENEFITSGlobal Prospects – The course equips you with the skills and knowledge required to work anywhere in the world. You will also have the opportunity to learn a language while you study. We’re linked with global institutions and international businesses, providing opportunities around the globe. Study abroad, at one of our partner institutions, in USA, Europe or China. Enhance your employability – through activities including internships, volunteering or learning a new language. With our award winning ‘Rise at Manchester Met’ programme you can gain extra academic credits towards your degree. Connect with the industry – Be inspired, expand your networks and broaden your horizons to the types of roles available in the sector. Attend guest lectures, networking events and industry visits to international companies, thanks to our extensive network of business and marketing professionals. Triple Accreditation - our business school holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA placing us among the best business schools in the world.