BA Hons International Business
The University of Greenwich
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 17,000 / per year *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* full-time international| home £9,250 per year
Introduction
Our degree in international business provides the skills and experience you need for a successful career in the global business environment.
This course covers the theory and practice of international business, exploring business management and organizational functions, international strategies, and different international business environments. We introduce you to the socio-economic implications of international business, looking at business ethics and corporate social responsibility, emerging markets, and economics.
Overall, this international business degree provides a critical understanding of the contemporary issues at work in the international business world. You&rsquo'll have the opportunity to spend a year abroad on the new Turing Scheme student exchange program and/or to take an optional placement year in an international organization.
Popular careers for international business graduates include banking and finance, IT, and logistics. Our graduates have found roles with companies such as JP Morgan, PwC, HP, and Ericsson.
What you should know about this course
- 90% Student Satisfaction in BA Business Studies (National Student Survey 2022)
- Work placements at companies such as Microsoft, Warner Music Group and IBM.
- Experience how cultural differences affect international business, studying abroad in France, Spain, or one of our other partner universities around the world, while getting paid.
- Top 10 Universities in London in Research Quality (Complete University Guide League Tables 2023)
- Great if you wish to understand the contemporary challenges of doing business in a globalized world, by gaining knowledge in international business and economics.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their studies. View our EU bursary to find out more.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries, and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management, and financial hardship.
Curriculum
Full time
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
- Global Integrative Project I (15 credits)
- International Business Functions (15 credits)
- International Business Environment (15 credits)
- Introduction to Economics for Business (30 credits)
- Introduction to Finance for Business (15 credits)
- Principles of Marketing in a Global Context (15 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Cross-cultural Management (15 credits)
- Business Ethics (15 credits)
- Managing Global Business Networks (15 credits)
- Operating in Emerging Markets (15 credits)
- Global Integrative Project 2 (15 credits)
- Future Paths
- Intermediate macroeconomics for Business (15 credits)
- Intermediate Microeconomics for Business (15 credits)
- Business Statistics (15 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- International Management and Organisational Functions (30 credits)
- Internationalisation, Technology & Governments (15 credits)
- Global Integrative Project 3 (30 credits)
- Big Data and Business Analytics (15 credits)
- Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Principles of Investment (30 credits)
- Economics of Inequalities and Work (30 credits)
- Political Economy of Climate, Development, and Finance (30 credits)
Sandwich
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
- Global Integrative Project I (15 credits)
- International Business Functions (15 credits)
- International Business Environment (15 credits)
- Introduction to Economics for Business (30 credits)
- Introduction to Finance for Business (15 credits)
- Principles of Marketing in a Global Context (15 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Cross-cultural Management (15 credits)
- Business Ethics (15 credits)
- Managing Global Business Networks (15 credits)
- Operating in Emerging Markets (15 credits)
- Global Integrative Project 2 (15 credits)
- Future Paths
- Intermediate macroeconomics for Business (15 credits)
- Intermediate Microeconomics for Business (15 credits)
- Business Statistics (15 credits)
- Placement Preparation (Business School)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Business Placement (One year) (30 credits)
- Work Placement (Business School)
Year 4
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- International Management and Organisational Functions (30 credits)
- Business Placement (One year) (30 credits)
- Internationalisation, Technology & Governments (15 credits)
- Global Integrative Project 3 (30 credits)
- Big Data and Business Analytics (15 credits)
- Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Principles of Investment (30 credits)
- Economics of Inequalities and Work (30 credits)
- Political Economy of Climate, Development and Finance (30 credits)
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Will I have a work placement?
Work placements are optional, and you are responsible for arranging your placement with support from the university.
Previous students have secured a placement year at Intercontinental Hotel, FTI Consulting, Sandals Resorts International, IBM, and Bank of England.
How long is my placement?
Work placements are 9-12 months of full-time paid work. You take this between the second and third years of study.
What are the financial arrangements?
UK placement annual salaries range between £13,000-£18,000 pro rata. Some charity / voluntary work organizations offer travel costs and lunch expenses in lieu of a full salary.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Our previous graduates have found employment in banking and finance, IT, logistics, and many other sectors, working for companies such as PwC, JP Morgan, HP, and Ericsson. Others have gone on to postgraduate study and started their own businesses.
Are internships available?
Internships are optional, and last for a minimum of six weeks. Gain a Certificate in Professional Practice and valuable employment experience before graduating.
Do you provide employability services?
Our Business School Employability team is committed to supporting your journey towards a rewarding graduate destination. We provide a professional service to empower you to achieve your potential. Services include:
- CV, cover letter, and interview tips
- Careers fairs
- Overseas exchange
- Mentoring