Programme summary for BA (Hons) International Business

This programme considers the operation of organisations within an international context and looks at specific issues that affect the international business community.

You explore the interplay between business systems and cultures, ethnicity, global media, technology and markets.

The programme provides a solid grounding in key business and management techniques and offers skills and knowledge relevant to today’s globalised marketplace.

About the programme

Why International Business?

This programme focuses on the way in which businesses operate across borders. It explores the complex and dynamic interplay between organisations and business systems and considers issues such as producing, promoting and distributing goods and services and the impact of culture/ethnicity on strategy. It provides a solid foundation for anyone considering a career in business or further studies within the business area.

Programme structure

The programme shares common modules with other Business Studies degrees in Level 1, as you learn principles and practices of accounting, organisations and their structures, marketing and economics. In Levels 2 and 3 the focus switches to international issues such as globalisation and cross-border logistics and you also choose from a wide range of optional modules. Assessment is by a combination of coursework and examinations, with a research project in Level 3.

Added Value

UEL is probably the most multi-cultural University in Europe and you would get a true sense of the key international issues by sharing your experiences with students from all over the world.
You can choose to study for one semester at a partner institution in Europe, or opt for a work placement between Level 2 and 3.
While you study this programme, the Business school will be paying for you to gain the Chartered Institute of Management’s (CMI) Affiliate membership so that you can develop your practical management skills.

A programme for students who enjoy…

Learning about international business environments, logistics and supply chains
Exploring the issues surrounding globalisation
Finding out about markets, finance and economics
Working in groups and with people from many different cultures

Career opportunities

These could include setting up or running a business and/or working with multi-national companies in banking, finance or retail and government or civil service. You may also opt to move on to an MBA or Masters degree. Some of our students go on to take professional qualifications in their chosen field.

For more information see International Business BA (Hons) Programme Specification.

Support

Introducing you to degree level study:

we have designed the assessment and teaching processes throughout the first year so that you are progressively introduced to degree level study
we have developed a specific module in the first year that gives you the techniques needed for degree level study

Academic and administrative support :

our Undergraduate Student Centre will be able to answer the queries you may have about the operation of the International Business degree
a personal tutor will be allocated to you for each year of study who can advise on academic matters and personal development planning
the Year Tutor for your programme and/or Programme Leader can help if you have problems or programme related issues you wish to raise

Admission

240 UCAS tariff points or equivalent
Pass in a recognised Access Course or International Foundation Programme

In addition to the above, we require GCSE Maths grade C and English grade C or equivalents, unless competency is part of the qualification gained.

We also welcome mature student applicants and those with relevant professional and vocational qualifications, and these will be dealt with on an individual basis and may require an interview.

Students that apply to enter Year 2 or 3 of the programme may be admitted through normal Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes, or through an approved articulation agreement.

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate matriculation to UK Higher Education undergraduate programmes.