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International Business Management

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

OVERVIEW

This degree explores how businesses grow and compete in the global economy, whether they’re multinational giants or ambitious start-ups. You’ll develop a strong understanding of how to trade and invest internationally, while learning how to manage the risks and responsibilities that come with operating across borders.

You’ll dive into key areas like international trade, foreign investment, and global business strategy, with insights into fast-growing markets such as China, India and sub-Saharan Africa. At the same time, you’ll explore how global businesses are responding to major challenges like climate change, inequality and sustainable development, equipping you with the knowledge to lead with purpose and impact.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • Global 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.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
N121
Institution code:
M40
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
104 - 112 points

A level
BCC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points

Scottish Higher

104 UCAS tariff points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26 points

Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects.
If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
D*D

T Level
M

GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English pass
and
GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics pass

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

At Manchester Met, our mission is to recruit ambitious students from all backgrounds and to inspire and support them to achieve their potential. Where applicants with WP flags receive an offer but don’t quite meet conditions, we may be able to look again at these applications. Where we are unable to offer a place on a chosen course, we may seek to make an alternative offer. For further information please click the link below.

Learn more on the Manchester Metropolitan University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For more information on fees, please visit: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/course/ba-international-business-management/september-2026/#fees

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