Introduction
If you're looking to top-up your management degree with a focus on international business, then our course is just what you need to open the doors of your successful career.
You’ll study human resources, marketing, finance and operations, giving you extensive knowledge of the international business environment and preparing you well for a career in the global business world.
Why Choose the University of Cumbria
You’ll get a firm grasp of the fundamentals of international business and communication in small, medium and large organisations with sound knowledge. But you won’t just learn theoretically about business - you’ll be doing it.
Our innovative teaching can bolster your international business practice – and especially cross-cultural boundaries - because you’ll find yourself leading a lecture, or turning the classroom into a boardroom, giving you every opportunity to build your business confidence.
Opportunity to study at our collaborative partner FAME in Malaysia;
Graduate with a solid portfolio of work to present to a future employer;
Our strong links with regional, national and international businesses boost your placement and employment prospects;
Use the latest technology and packages of that in the real business world;
We get to know you due to small class sizes and provide a personal tutor system;
Taught by academic tutors who are current industry consultants and published experts;
Tutors conduct international research giving you dynamic and research-informed teaching;
Study in a professional and interactive environment of our dedicated Business School;
We’ll push you to your academic limit, so you graduate being the best you can be.
If you aspire to work in the global business world and with multi-national companies, our course is the perfect springboard for your career.
Graduate destinations
Graduates of BA (Hons) International Business and Communication will be enterprising and entrepreneurial in spirit, ready to take on a corporate position in a national or international corporation.
Course summary
This programme will equip you for a career in diverse international organisations. It provides a holistic view of business needs and solutions encompassing a broad range of functional specialisms. The emphasis is on building on your existing competencies to achieve graduate-level skills and attributes.
When you arrive you will be introduced to key staff and students at a welcome event. There will be preparatory sessions for study skills necessary to succeed in University life to help you start your programme with confidence.
Over the programme, you will develop the knowledge, skills and aptitude to work across local, regional, national and international (especially cross-cultural) boundaries. Consideration is given to the functions of management across international business, human resources and marketing activities.
You are encouraged to critically evaluate creative and sustainable solutions to contemporary international business issues. These are researched in association with work-based projects that consider cultural, legal, ethical and professional practice across a range of international contexts. The use of sophisticated and authentic scenarios and employer-led projects will enable you to refine your graduate employability skills and confidence.
Working in groups and teams will challenge you to critically evaluate equality, diversity and inclusive practices that are embedded in international businesses and organisations. Finally, we approach the delivery of learning using examples from public, private and third stream organisational perspectives.
On completion of this programme, you will be able to cohesively integrate your knowledge of international business management and leadership in small, medium or large organisations.
Modules
Compulsory modules
Strategic Leadership, Innovation and Change Management
Global Business Perspectives
Business Communication Skills
International Strategic Human Resource Management
International Strategic Marketing
Intercultural Business Communication
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of a related foundation degree or HND.
Applicants from courses based at institutions other than the University of Cumbria will be assessed on their suitability depending upon the modules they have studied.
