International Business and Management

Overview

Overview

On this course, you'll get a deeper understanding of business and management topics in an international context. You'll also learn about key themes including corporate strategy, financial management, international business and global sustainability.

When you graduate, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of international business and management issues, and you'll be qualified for a career in organisations in any corner of the world.

What you'll experience

• Learn from lecturers and guest speakers from all over the world, who are experts in their field and have recent corporate or academic research experience
• Study corporate strategy and financial management, international business and global sustainability, economics, international marketing, human resource management and operations management
• Write a dissertation on a topic of your choice, under the guidance of a supervisor
• Complete a voluntary summer work placement and gain valuable work experience
• Tap in to our Library’s vast selection of electronic resources, which you can access from anywhere 24/7

Work experience and career planning

When you graduate, you'll have an internationally recognised qualification and be ready to start your career in a business setting, either in the UK or overseas.

You'll have a good understanding of international business and management topics, so you'll be able to work in private or public sector organisations, or start your own business.

Career opportunities include:

• Financial analyst
• Entrepreneur
• Project and commercialisation manager
• Quality assurance manager
• Product manager
• Account manager

• Business development executive

Alternatively, you can also start your career as a management graduate trainee, financial analyst, commercial manager, trainee trader or technical business consultant.

We'll provide you with as much support as possible in finding employment through close industrial contacts, careers events, recruitment fairs and individual advice.

Teaching and programme assessment

Teaching on this course includes:

• lectures
• seminars

• virtual learning

You'll be assessed through:

• course work report
• examination
• group presentation
• group debate
• independent research project

You'll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark.

You can get feedback on practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.