International Business Management

BSc (Hons) International Business Management

Your global business career starts here! This degree has been designed by our successful Business School and covers a wide range of subjects — from economics and finance to supply chain and logistics.

Why choose this course?

Drawing on economic analysis, strategy, law, finance, marketing and human resources, you’ll gain a full appreciation of the challenges involved in doing business internationally. Ours is a vibrant learning community, where you’ll share ideas and experiences with students from around the world.

Is this course for you?

You’ll spend the first year gaining an important foundation in all aspects of international business management, including micro and macro-economics, quantitative analysis, global business and sustainability, human resources, finance and business performance. Then from year two, you can continue on a general pathway or choose a more specialist route that combines International Business Management with: Economics, Finance or Supply Chain and Logistics.

How you will learn

We offer a rich combination of interactive lectures, expert speakers, problem-solving seminars, group projects, case study analysis and computer lab work. You could find yourself creating strategy documents, producing international business reports, delivering presentations, devising videos, or analysing global markets.

Opportunities and experiences

A highlight is that you can study abroad for a semester in the second year and gain valuable experience of another culture. You’ll also get to use our Financial Markets Lab, which gives you access to the same information and technology used by financial professionals all over the world.

Work placements and internships

We'll encourage and support you to take work placements and internships. In between your second and third year, you can take an optional placement year or a summer internship. This is a valuable opportunity to gain experience and develop your practical skills, network and build your professional profile.

Professionally accredited

This degree is accredited by both the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). These are important quality marks and enable you to gain professional membership and professional qualifications faster.

Careers and employability

This course is great preparation for graduate management and consultancy roles in areas like international trade, transport and logistics, finance and investment, or government.

Did you know? We also offer this course:

• With a Foundation Year