BA International Business

Our degree in international business provides the skills and experience you need for a successful career in the global business environment.

This course covers the theory and practice of international business, exploring business management and organisational functions, international strategies, and different international business environments. We introduce you to the socio-economic implications of international business, looking at business ethics and corporate social responsibility, emerging markets, and economics.

Overall, this international business degree provides a critical understanding of the contemporary issues at work in the international business world. You’ll have the opportunity to spend a year abroad on the new Turing Scheme student exchange programme and/or to take an optional placement year.

Popular careers for international business graduates include banking and finance, IT, and logistics. Our graduates have found roles with companies such as JP Morgan, PwC, HP, and Ericsson.

This programme is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). On successful completion of the 3 full-time years of this degree, eligible* students will automatically be awarded a CMI Diploma in Management & Leadership, and gain Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status. (*Please note that terms and conditions apply and certain students - because of their study choices or entry point - may NOT be eligible for CMI accreditation and/or the CMI Diploma. Please contact the Programme Leader (their details can be found lower down this page) for more information on this.)

What you should know about this course

• This programme equips you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of international business and operate effectively in diverse markets.

• The degree’s sandwich mode gives you a chance to undertake a placement with an organisation - a great opportunity to get workplace experience and put your learning into practice.

• Experience how cultural differences affect international business, studying abroad in France, Spain, or one of our other partner universities around the world, while getting paid.

• Graduates are well-equipped for diverse career paths in international organisations, multinational corporations, and export-oriented businesses.

• Study at our beautiful Greenwich campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in London.

Looking to transfer from another university?

We welcome applications from students wishing to transfer into year 2 or 3 with prior degree level study from another institution.
Please note that the information on this page is for the full-time 3-year course and any accreditation(s) listed will only be available for eligible students completing the full course. The modules available for transfer students will depend on an individual’s previous study.

Find out more on our Transfer students information page at https://www.gre.ac.uk/study/apply/transfers