International Business

Overview

Why this programme

• The International Business programme of the University of Glasgow is designed for students with talent, ambition and entrepreneurial flair, who would like to develop a career in international business development, international entrepreneurship or venture management.

• It combines developing entrepreneurial skills for business start-up and management skills for the international market place. 

• You will learn about new venture creation and business start-up, business growth and be involved in international consultancy projects.

• In semester 2 you will get the opportunity to carry out a consultancy market research project for companies to advise them on the international market place.

• By the end of the programme you will be able to design and plan international strategies, identify opportunities and implement product development in cross cultural contexts.

• You will be taught by staff renowned for creative research on the internationalisation of small and medium-sized businesses, multinational enterprises, and international economics. Some of our lecturers are able to talk about their own research or business ventures when explaining theories to help aid your understanding of international business and entrepreneurship. 

• You will have guest lectures from inspiring alumni who have used the degree to help them start their own business.

• Classes provide you with an interactive learning environment and develop your multicultural team-working capabilities. 

• Take advantage of our individualised skills development programme, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals.

Career prospects

Graduates are presented with a range of opportunities in the employment market. Our alumni have either set up their own business, worked in SMEs, consultancy or multinational companies such as AMT Group, Google and IGI Global, in a management capacity. We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your career prospects.