BSc (Hons) International Business Management with Foundation Year

Our International Business Management degree equips you with essential knowledge in globalisation, sustainability, and intercultural communication. Through real world case studies and industry-experienced lecturers, you’ll explore key areas like finance, marketing, HR, and information systems.

In today’s international market and ever growing eco/sustainability leading practice, businesses need employees who understand all elements globalisation, sustainability and intercultural communication. Learn more about these complex issues and their management through real-world case studies, lead by our lecturers who are experts in their fields and all have solid hands-on industry experience.

The taught modules cover all the major functional areas of business from finance and marketing to human resources and information systems. Building on this essential core knowledge, this degree examines and develops an understanding of the cultural, ethical and interpersonal challenges that arise within today’s multicultural global business environment, from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and how they compete on a global level; ethics and social responsibility; to technology and how organisations use information to support global operations and deliver competitive advantage.

The final year “Undergraduate Project” encourages you to utilise both the skills and knowledge learnt during the course and combine them with current academic research that will further develop your professional expertise and career prospects. This allows you to gain a broad understanding of the key areas of business which will enable you to appreciate the importance of the different functions.

Why study with us:

• Develop a solid knowledge on contemporary global business trends and issues
• Explore the functional sides of business, from all areas of finance, marketing, administration, sustainability and more
• Gain insight from real-world case studies lead by our industry expert lecturers, with a focus on networking and employment opportunities.

Key Features:

• To offer a rigorous academic course of study at a level appropriate to an honours degree that will provide successful students with a sound foundation in business and management. This understanding of the business world will enable them to identify and choose from a range of career options and professions within business.
• To enable students to understand and apply current technical language and practices in a range of business and management functions and specialisms.
• To enable students to develop a wide range of intellectual and analytical abilities relevant to business and management in general and appropriate to an honours degree, including the ability to think critically and independently and analyse and synthesise effectively.

International Business graduates have the opportunity to pursue diverse career paths in various industries. They can find roles in industries such as financial services, technology, manufacturing, and construction. A degree in International Business will provide a foundation of knowledge, preparing graduates for roles that require a strong grasp of systems, efficiency and operational matters. With an International Business degree, graduates will develop a global business mindset and essential skills that are highly sought after by employers worldwide.

Timetable:

Tuesday + Thursday evening (18:00 to 21:00) + Saturday (10:00 to 17:00)