International Business Management

Are you interested in working abroad or pursuing a career in international business? Our BA International Business Management programme is designed to help you succeed in a global business setting. This degree provides a strong foundation in business management, combining both a practical and analytical understanding of how businesses operate within the global environment.

The course covers key business and management disciplines, helping you understand how businesses work and adapt in different environments around the world. It focuses on giving you the skills needed for the international business world. You’ll study the global environment in depth, learning about the challenges and opportunities that come with it.

A key focus of this programme is employability. You will have the chance to work on live projects and take part in consultancy work with real businesses. This hands-on experience will allow you to apply what you learn in the classroom to real-world situations. You’ll also develop your theoretical and practical application of management theories and frameworks, which will give you the knowledge needed to tackle business problems in any part of the world.

As part of the course, you’ll engage in work-based learning, collaborating with employers from various sectors and gaining valuable practical work experience. This direct interaction with businesses helps you understand the expectations of the workplace and boosts your career prospects.

One aspect that sets this programme apart from other business management degrees is the focus on sectoral studies and independent projects with an international focus. These projects will help you explore how different industries operate globally, giving you insight into working in an international organisation.

Additionally, you will have the chance to gain professional qualifications alongside your degree, further enhancing your skill set and career options. This programme provides the tools you need to build a successful career in International business.

With a degree in International Business Management, you’ll be prepared to take on roles in a wide range of industries around the world, equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to thrive in the global environment..

Year One – Level 4

In your first year, you will build a foundation in business management through core modules such as marketing, finance, and organisational behaviour. The focus is on developing an understanding of how businesses operate within the global environment, with an emphasis on key business and management disciplines.

Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits)
Entrepreneurial Innovation (20 credits)
Finance for Business (20 credits)
Marketing Fundamentals (20 credits)
People and Organisations (20 credits)

Year Two – Level 5

The second year expands on your knowledge, focusing on applying management theories and frameworks to real-world situations. You will have opportunities for work-based learning through live projects and consultancy engagements, and you may also explore an international focus through the International Mobility Opportunity module.

Compulsory

Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation (20 credits)
Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment (20 credits)
Marketing In Practice (20 credits)
Financial Performance Management (20 credits)
Contract Law (20 credits)
Optional

International Mobility Opportunity (60 Credits)

Year Three – Level 6 (BA)

In the final year, the course will deepen your understanding of global business strategies and ethical considerations. Through sectoral studies and independent projects with an International focus, you will explore the dynamics of international business, gaining the skills needed to enter a career in international business.

Contemporary Issues in Management (20 credits)
Global Ethics (20 credits)
Leading and Developing People (20 credits)
Strategic Management and Sustainability (20 credits)
Strategic Marketing (20 credits)
International Business Communication (20 credits)

Assessment methods vary from module to module but you can expect a range of assessments including, coursework, practical work and exams. Assessments combine academic rigor with authentic “real-world” tasks that demonstrate a students ability to meaningfully apply their knowledge and skills.

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS