International Business Management

In today’s globally connected economy, businesses need professionals who understand international trade, cross-cultural management and global strategy. 
This course provides you with the knowledge, experience and confidence to thrive in multinational firms, export-driven SMEs, NGOs and global trade.

You’ll learn in an internationally focused environment, combining academic theory with real-world experience. What makes this course unique is its integration of leadership, innovation and sustainability, preparing you to develop ethical, creative and data-informed solutions to global business challenges.

• Gain hands-on international experience through placements and global projects

• Develop cross-cultural communication and strategic management skills

• Build digital fluency and use data to inform business decisions

• Learn to apply ethical and sustainable practices in real-world contexts

• Network with SMEs and global industry partners across the Greater Manchester region

Develop your skills:
You’ll look ahead to the technologies that will affect the work of business professionals in the future and gain the essential digitals skills that will help you go further in the industry, such as:

/ Body swap technology
/ Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, Outlook
/ iDea Bronze Award,
/ Microsoft Specialist - Microsoft 365
/ Xero Accounting Software
/ Power BI

Find out more at www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/international-business-management

This course is also available with:
• Placement Year - on the placement year option, you will not pay fees to the University and will earn a wage for the work that you do.
• Study Abroad – study with one of our partner universities for a semester or a year.
• Foundation Year – start with the fundamental areas of business and the key skills you need to study at university level.

Course Modules

Across three years, you’ll build a strong foundation in business, data and global contexts, while shaping your career pathway from the start. You’ll deepen your expertise in project management, trade, finance and logistics, applying your skills through live projects and industry collaborations.

In your final year, you’ll advance into strategy, leadership, innovation and sustainability, completing projects that showcase your abilities and prepare you for impactful graduate careers or postgraduate study.

/ Year 1: Understanding Organisations; Data Driven Decision Making; Essentials of Corporate Finance; Global Business and Sustainable Digital Futures; Principles of International Business; Developing your Career Foundations

/ Year 2: Project Management; Advanced Data Analytics; International Trade and Finance; Live Project for International Business; Developing Your Professional Identity; Cross‑Cultural Management; Optional 10‑credit module (or short work placement)

/ Year 3: The Professional Graduate; Sustainable Business Practice; Organisational Strategy and Leadership; International Business Strategy; Global Supply Chain Management; Integrated Learning Project (Dissertation/Consultancy/Entrepreneurial Simulation); Optional 10‑credit module

We use different assessment techniques in different modules and try to ensure all assessments reflect the types of work you will do after graduating. This may include group presentations, reports and research projects.