BA (Hons) International Business (Top-up) 2 Years

at Birmingham City University

COURSE IN DEPTH

Level 5

 

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).

 

If you study the 2 year version of the course, you will study the below modules in your first year.

 

Contemporary Business: Practice and Solutions
20 credits

 

Applied Management
20 credits

 

Business Operations
20 credits

 

The module focuses on the tools and techniques used by operation managers within service and manufacturing institutions, ensuring activities are in line with corporate and market objectives. 

 

Marketing Communication Planning
20 credits

 

The module will allow you to not only understand the tools and techniques used in marketing communications, but apply this knowledge to design and create their own campaigns. 

 

Business Entrepreneur
20 credits

 

Supply Chain Management
20 credits

 
Level 6

 

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).

 

If you study the 2 year version of the course, you will study the below modules in your second year.

 

If you study the 1 year version of the course, you will study the below modules in your first year.

 

Business Process and Systems
20 credits

 

Innovative Thinking in Organisation Development
20 credits

 

e-Business
20 credits

 

With the business environment undergoing constant changes, organisations can no longer obtain a competitive advantage by simply producing high-quality products. This module will equip you with the knowledge you need to be successful in e-business, using modern techniques to push business products.

 

International Business
20 credits

 

This module provides you with an introduction to the main issues of international business, dealing with the cultural, administrative and economic differences around the world, and how they shape modern businesses. 

 

One Planet Business
20 credits

 

This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the role that marketing has to play in meeting the needs of the sustainability agenda. It identifies the nature and extent of the challenges facing organisations today and considers potential approaches for addressing these. In doing so, it aspires to creating a vision of the future in which organisations, consumers and government can work together to realise a one planet business strategy.

 

Contemporary Global Management Issues
20 credits

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament. View fees for continuing students.
 

Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2022
Mode Duration Fees
Full Time 1 Year £13,500 in 2022/23
Full Time 2 Years £13,500 in 2022/23

Enhancing employment skills

 

During the course you’ll learn to find appropriate solutions to complex business and management problems, evaluate the effectiveness of business activity and generate ideas for new businesses.

 

These skills can all be applied in the real world. Employers are always impressed that our students already know how to apply their knowledge practically, without having to learn it on the job.

 

The top up degree teaches you how to work collaboratively with students from all over the world and how to act independently. By choosing your own professional route to taking on management tasks and accountability, you’ll develop your confidence and be able to show employers that you can fit in to an organisation well.

 

You’ll also learn invaluable skills such as how to conduct proper research, how to write a report and how to problem solve.

 

Developing your understanding of international strategic management and business operations will allow you to adapt in the ever-changing and increasingly internationally oriented business environment.

 

OpportUNIty

 

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

 

It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.

 

Additional information
 

Students on this top-up course come from a variety of backgrounds. They study a broad selection of modules, which allows them to go on to a variety roles in any industry, or specialise further and continue to study with us once they graduate.

 

We get many students from China because of the practical focus of our top up degree and the opportunities for further study with us.

 

The diverse mix of students on the modules means that international students benefit from an array of students and cultural influences.