International Business BA (Hons)

Why choose this course?

• One of just 12 courses in the UK accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development.
• A chance to study in up to 3 countries
• Excellent preparation for an International Business career

Are you passionate about exploring new cultures, interested in working abroad and keen to travel? Our highly acclaimed degree offers you the chance to do just this, combining the best of study, work and travel in a flexible programme while spending one or two years in up to three different countries.

Global markets and international business are more accessible than ever for businesses of all sizes. No longer dominated by big multinational corporations and governments, agile smaller companies across the world are making their mark and growing. Our graduates, with an understanding of commerce and trade that crosses borders and cultures, are very much in demand with many working in tech and start-up organisations.

Employers know only too well that it’s one thing to learn about a culture, but a totally different thing to experience it. Our programme offers you the chance to immerse yourself in a truly enriching and life-changing adventure. Study at one of our worldwide partners is an essential part of the course and, depending on the route you choose, you can study in up to three countries. With over 100 partners in 40 countries, the world really is your oyster. Our global partnerships give you access to even more opportunities with options to get multiple degrees via partner institutions.

Our versatile course prepares you for an international business career, either within a global organisation or even as your own boss bringing your own business idea to life. We will help you gain specialist insights through industry professionals from different backgrounds giving you access to a wide range of global learning experiences and introductions

Learn from people who have travelled the road you're hoping to take, and benefit from their valuable insight and guidance into the realities of doing business globally. We constantly build connections, with many of our high-flier alumni returning as guest speakers or to networking events to share their journeys and experiences. You'll become a part of a thriving international alumni network, ready to help you with your next steps.

Our vibrant and connected international community will be a big part of your student experience as you'll be spending less time with your peers than on other courses while you study abroad. We further support you with our buddy scheme between the lower and upper years as well as a mentoring scheme between alumni and latter-year students.

Our graduates have gone on to a wide variety of positions and organisations, from Asia to America, South America and right across Europe! They tend to be employed quickly as the mix of teaching and experience gives them the ability to think fast and be highly responsive.

What's next for my career?

This EPAS-accredited international business degree gives you exceptional employability and 92% of our graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduating. They go into a wide range of roles in both internationally oriented UK businesses and in organisations all over the world.

Some of our graduates are offered jobs by the companies they took placements with, while others join graduate training schemes with globally focused companies. Some work as international experts within smaller businesses, and others secure professional roles in multi-national companies. Each year a number of our students also stay on to study at postgraduate level.