International Business Management

A Brighton International Business Management degree prepares you for wide range of rewarding career paths, including roles in management, global consultancy firms and international business development.

International Business Management at Brighton is taught by our School of Business and Law which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.

Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and live brief modules across the course. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Top reasons to choose this course

• Customise your degree from year two with a selection of option modules, allowing you to dive deeper into different areas of international business that align with your interests and career goals.

• You’ll have the exciting opportunity to study or work abroad and gain international contacts and an advantage in the job market.

• Businesses are seeking out internationally minded graduates who have experience working cross-culturally.

• Learn with our experienced academic team and guest speakers who bring real-world global knowledge into the classroom.

• You will be working on live client briefs and practical projects throughout your course, giving you experience that mirrors the way businesses operate.

Why Brighton is a great place to study International Business Management
Less than an hour from central London, Brighton & Hove is home to an active business hub, with large multinational companies, innovative start-ups and specialist consultancies. Through guest lectures, placements and networking opportunities, you’ll gain valuable industry insights and connections to support your future career.

Named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for finance and technology.

Course Modules

Year 1
In your first year you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of broad business and management areas as marketing, financial knowledge, organisational behaviours and professional skills. You will also create an international comms/promotional plan to develop your understanding of culture, market dynamics, financial structures and human resources.

Core modules
Business Economics
Financial Knowledge and Skills for Business
Marketing Principles
Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
International Business Project
Academic and Professional Skills

Year 2
In your second year, core modules will develop your international perspective, while option modules allow you to tailor the course to your interests or career aspirations, covering areas such as analytics, marketing ethics, leadership and innovation.

Core modules
International Business Analysis
Managing Digital Transformation
Working Across Cultures
Cross-Cultural Research

Options*
Leadership
Creativity in Enterprise
Economic Theory and Applications
Money, Exchange Rates and Trade
Digital Marketing and Analytics
Personal Financial Planning
Design and Innovation
Applied Business Analytics
Marketing Ethics and Responsibility

Optional Placement Year
You can gain valuable industry experience and earn money on an optional placement year abroad, returning to your final year with confidence, hands-on experience and contacts.

Final year
In your final year, you can further tailor your course to your interests and career aspirations by researching an international issue of your choice and choosing from a variety of option modules.

Core modules
International Management
Strategy

Options*
International Business Report
Customer Relationship Management and Services Marketing
Marketing Across Cultures
Responsible Enterprise
Destination Marketing
Marketing Planning and Strategy
Understanding Employee Relations
Organisational Change
Consumer Psychology
Environmental Economics
Financial and Capital Markets
Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Ecommerce and Online Behaviour
Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Futurism for Marketers
Public Relations: Principles and Practice
Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM)
Big Data and Business Intelligence
Employee Selection and Development
Happiness: Work and Society
Retail Marketing and Distribution
Marketing Communications
International Law and Socio-economic Development
Game Theory in Economics, Finance and Business
International Placement Project
Researching Contemporary Issues in Economics
Researching Contemporary Issues in Finance
Researching Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour
Researching Contemporary Issues for the Intelligent Enterprise
Researching Contemporary Issues in Marketing
Researching Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management
Researching Contemporary Issues in Strategic Management
Placement Project

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.