BSc in International Business
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
GBP 9,250 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* only for home students. We will continue to accept applications from international students after the 25th of January
** UK students: £9,250 per year | international: £14,300 for the first year
Introduction
Why choose this course?
Working across multiple countries is an everyday reality for most businesses. In an ever-increasing global environment, studying business from an international perspective is a must for today's business graduates. To be successful in business, you need to be capable of operating effectively in a globalised world and understand the complexities that underpin the factors of internationalisation: connectedness, boundaries, regulations and cultures.
Do you aspire to be a leader and decision-maker in an international business? If so, this course will give you an understanding of business management practices all over the world and prepare you to work in global organisations.
It includes hands-on, practical experience through working on real business problems, consultancy projects with real clients and opportunities for internships. You'll also have lots of support to set up your own business too. A personal development programme will help you discover your career ambitions and strengths and prepare you for your next step.
The experiences you'll gain will help you establish a business network and stand out from the crowd when starting your career. You'll learn from academic tutors, senior people and experts from the industry and each other.
Please note the change in course title: This course previously ran as ‘International Business with Business Experience BSc (Hons)' until 2021. For 2022 entry onwards, it is named ‘International Business BSc (Hons)'.
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- In just three years, you'll graduate with both a degree and the business experience that employers are looking for.
- This course has been recognised for quality by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) Programme Accreditation System.
- You'll be exposed to all aspects of global business and supported to pursue your individual career ambitions. You'll also build a business network of peers and future colleagues from the UK and around the globe.
Embedded business experience
This degree comes with business experience opportunities throughout, including:
- Embedded business skills to get you ready for the first day of your work internship or graduate job.
- Module options to help you decide your career path.
You will have the opportunity to gain valuable, real-life and hands-on experience through:
- University-based modules, which bring 'real-life' projects into the classroom. Examples include consultancy in practice or entrepreneurship modules, where you will work alongside your peers to develop your own business or find solutions for a live business project.
- Networking opportunities with employers.
This course aims to increase your employability and future career success. You'll graduate from this degree with both the knowledge from a three-year degree and three months' direct business or research experience, helping you to stand out from the crowd.
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Curriculum
What you will study
Take a look at some of the content and modules that you may have the opportunity to study in this course:
Year 1
Year 1 introduces the foundations of international business. You'll cover the environmental influences faced by organisations, including key issues such as supply and demand, industrial structure, economies of scale, and investment in human capital. You'll also study international marketing and think about the relationship between marketing and other business functions.
You will begin the business readiness programme in preparation for your Business Practice in Year 2.
Core modules
- Data Analytics for International Business
- Economics for Business
- International Marketing
- Organisations and Entrepreneurship
Year 2
In Year 2 you'll develop your problem-solving and decision-making skills in the context of international business functions. You will also explore the cultural context of business operations. In addition, you will complete stage 2 of the business readiness programme. You will carry out your Business Practice in Year 2 from May, for a minimum of three months.
Core modules
- Business Accounting
- Culture and International Business
- Human Resource Management in an International Context
- International Business Operations
Business Experience Options (choose 1)
- Internship (work-based)
- Consultancy in Practice (campus-based)
- The Entrepreneurship Experience (campus-based)
Optional year
You have the option to take an additional year to study abroad or to undertake a year-long work placement (or even a mix of both).
Final year
Your final year develops your critical understanding and your ability to contribute to strategic thinking in a global business. Working alongside students from around the world, you will undertake a group consultancy project for an international company. You will also explore corporate social responsibility in an international context.
Core modules
- Strategic Management
- International Business Practice
- Global Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability
Optional modules
- Money, Banking and Financial Markets
- Financial Investments
- Organisational Learning and Development
- Employee Relations
- Financial Management
- Innovation
- Service Operations Management
- International Entrepreneurship in SMEs
- Psychology for Business and Management
- Marketing Communications
- International Business Operations
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Building Digital Systems
- Managing Brands
- Data Analytics for Business
- Developing Web Applicants for Business
- Business Law and Ethics
- Professional Selling
- Business Decision Modelling
- Rapid App Development for Business
- CSR in Marketing
- Marketing Simulation
Please note
Optional modules only run if there is enough demand. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an optional module, that module will not be offered for this course.
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Career Opportunities
After you graduate
This degree can lead to a wide range of careers, particularly in an international environment. Graduates work as account executives, marketing coordinators, operations managers and technology officers.
Types of jobs:
- Account executive
- Government officer
- Marketing co-ordinator
- Operations manager
- Technology officer
Employers:
- Blue Pen
- Experian Cheetah Mail
- JP Morgan
- Logic
- S3 Group
- Swedish Embassy
Accreditations
Program Admission Requirements
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