International Business Management with Foundation Year, BSc (Hons)

About this course

This four-year full-time degree includes a foundation year designed to build the academic, research, communication and professional skills needed for undergraduate business study. It then develops an understanding of how organisations operate across international markets.

You will explore the business environment, economics, finance, marketing, human resources, law and technology, alongside the effects of globalisation and sustainability on organisations. The course considers how businesses manage people, information, operations and strategy when working across national and cultural boundaries.

Later study examines international business context, strategic choices, operational processes and project management. You will also consider ethics, social responsibility and the cultural, interpersonal and ethical issues that can arise in multicultural business settings. An undergraduate project provides an opportunity to apply business research and analysis to a business context.

What you will study

Foundation year modules develop data, research, communication, professional development, and academic and professional skills.

Degree-level study includes: - Introduction to Business - Economics for Business - Business Finance - Managing Human Resources - Principles and Practices of Marketing - Legal Aspects of Business - Business Technology - Executing Business Strategy - Managing Business Operations - Managing International Business - Undergraduate Project (Business Context)

Topics include globalisation, sustainability, intercultural communication, business research, ethics and social responsibility, information systems, business operations, project management, and the use of technology to support global operations and competitive advantage.

Modules

Assessment

Assessment includes coursework, group and activity-based assignments, exams, problem-solving activities, projects and presentations.

Entry requirements

Standard entry: 96 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels or an equivalent qualification, such as CCC at A Level. Accepted examples include the Irish Leaving Certificate (BBCCC), Scottish Highers (BBCCC), a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma at DMM in a related subject, or an International Baccalaureate Diploma with 24 points.

Applicants also need at least three GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths.

Foundation year entry: a minimum of 40 UCAS Tariff points.

Applicants who meet either the foundation year or standard entry criteria and have been out of study for five years must pass an academic interview.

Non-standard entry for mature applicants aged 21 or over: an Ofqual-recognised Level 3 academic qualification, or a Level 2 qualification in the intended field plus relevant work experience gained within the past five years. An academic interview is required.

Entry at Level 3 may be considered for applicants who do not meet the usual requirements but can demonstrate the knowledge, skills and potential to benefit from the course, for example through relevant work experience and professional development.

English language requirements

IELTS Academic 6.0, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Careers

This course may support progression into roles such as business analyst, business consultant, product manager, project manager, risk manager, social media manager or human resource officer. It may also be relevant to careers in accounting, stockbroking, financial services, technology, manufacturing and construction.