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Programme summary for BA (Hons) International Business

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If the idea of developing a global business excites you and you want to work across territories and timezones, then studying a BA in International Business at RDBS could be the degree programme for you.

Studying International Business at RDBS

With a long history of teaching business management programmes matching industry-based learning with academic excellence, UEL's Royal Docks Business School gives you everything you'll need to fast-track your career. You'll be studying within one of London's most diverse business schools, based in the heart of the capital's Docklands -  just a few miles from the City and the towering skyline of Canary Wharf.

The programme focuses on the way businesses work across the world and gives those considering a career in business a solid foundation. You'll develop an in-depth knowledge of the issues that surround international business and the current debates within the field. You'll also learn how to critically explain and comment on the techniques used in multidisciplinary business and become adept at applying tools to solve business problems. You'll also discover how to analyse and evaluate the structures, processes, and contexts of international business and be ready to apply these skills in a real world setting.

What's included

  • Study abroad for a semester and get a taste for international business in the real world
  • Enhance your employability by working on placement within industry
  • Combine your degree with another business programme of your choice
  • Travel abroad as part of our global scholars programme and share innovative ideas that contribute to a global society
  • Take advantage of internships, connections and guidance from our dedicated employability team who are here on campus to line you up with the perfect career opportunities.
  • Engage in a learning programme that's truly transformational, giving you the knowledge and opportunities to succeed in a global marketplace

Your future career covered

At the Royal Docks Business School we pride ourselves on giving you an unrivalled experience - and one that will shape your place in the working world. With access to a rigorous academic knowledge base and the opportunities to apply that knowledge professionally, our degree programmes give you the best possible head start. And with career options opening doors to running your own business or working with multinational companies within the public or private sectors, there's never been a better time to get ahead.

‘I am from Nigeria, and I love UEL because it’s so diverse, there’s no racism here. During my course I studied abroad in the USA, met so many people; I am really enjoying my time here’

Abiola Roost, International Business student


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