International Business Management

Entry requirements

Applicants require a first degree achieved at Class 2:2 or above from an approved University or Institution or possess an equivalent qualification.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

The curriculum has been carefully designed to ensure that there is a balance of theory to application and that there are regular opportunities for you to engage with the world of business. There will be regular guest input from business professionals, case studies and projects in modules that will allow you to apply your knowledge of the theory to a range of real-world business scenarios.

The programme offers opportunities to reflect upon, evaluate and apply key international business management theories and concepts as well as encouraging creative and innovative thinking in the application of relevant management models. As you progress through your studies you will not just be taught academic theory related to the subject, you will also be encouraged and supported to develop skills that will prepare you for developing your career in management, especially related to international business.

The overall aim of the programme is to educate you as a potential manager with a sound understanding of the international business context and within this to:

• develop a critically aware and integrated understanding of international markets, firms and finance, assisting you to take effective roles within business organisations
• provide advanced study of key concepts of international markets and concerns of firms which operate internationally within a context of environmental sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics
• develop your range of business knowledge and skills pertinent to managing in international businesses together with personal self-awareness and development, based on positive and critical attitudes towards the role of organisations in a dynamic and vibrant international business arena
• demonstrate the ability to convert theory into practice within complex environments, systematically and creatively to improve business practice
• develop and enhance your lifelong learning skills and personal development in order to work with self-direction and originality.

Information for international students

Non-UK/EU students whose first language is not English will be required to achieve IELTS 6 or above with no less than Band 6 in writing skills, or equivalents accepted by the University.