International Business Management with Placement

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:
• 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

In your first year, you’ll build your understanding of how businesses operate in international contexts.

In the second year, you'll dive deeper into global business. Optional modules allow you to specialise in areas such as marketing, finance or entrepreneurship.

After your second year, you'll gain hands-on experience through a paid industry placement or study abroad opportunity, enhancing your global perspective and employability.

By your final year, you'll advance into strategic international management. You’ll also complete a major project or dissertation focused on a global business challenge.

/ Year 1: Understanding Organisations, Business Finance in Practice, The Future of Business, Digital and Business Skills, Data Analysis for Business, International Business.

/ Year 2: Professional Development, International Trade and Finance, International Logistics and Distribution Management, Project Management, Live Project for International Business. You will also choose an elective module or internship. Please visit the website for more information.

On completion of year 2 you will undertake a year's paid professional placement. You will not pay fees to the University and will earn a wage for the work that you do.

/ Year 3: Contemporary Issues in International Business, Leadership and Management in International Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Business Ethics and Sustainability, International Business Culture, Strategic Management, You will also choose an elective module or internship. Please visit the website for more information.

Through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials, using learning activities such as business simulations, you will develop the practical skills and theoretical knowledge that you'll need when you begin working. Our academics are experts in their field and work closely with industry to ensure that our courses reflect the needs of businesses.

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 portfolio work, multiple choice questions, group reports and problem-solving questions.