BA (Hons) International Business Management

at Edinburgh Napier University

You'll study the theories and techniques of accounting, economics, marketing and business strategy, and learn to apply them in a global context, enabling you to develop employability skills specific to companies with international economic activities and immerse yourself in the culture of the country of your choice. 

You'll learn a number of business-related skills, including professional presentation, team working, leadership, communication and problem solving and your study of the international business environment will be reinforced by a compulsory year abroad of study, or a combination of study abroad and work-based learning abroad. You'll become competent in the analysis of the impact of cultural differences on a wide variety of business decisions and consumer behaviour.

You’ll also have the possibility to obtain a double degree at one of our partner universities in Germany, France or Spain.

Popular modules

Year 1

• Behavioural Studies
• Research and Study Skills
• Accounting for Business
• Principles of Economics
• Marketing
• Intercultural Organisation Management

Year 2

• Management Science and Statistics
• Introduction to Human Resource Management
• Creativity, Innovation and Enterprise
• Exploring Culture
• Business and Management Challenges
• World Economy

Year 3

• Compulsory year abroad of study or a combination of study abroad and work-based learning abroad

Year 4

• Business Strategy and Sustainable Development
• Communication in International Management
• Dissertation  

Undergraduate and postgraduate taught degrees 

IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

TOEFL Internet Based Test
80 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing

Pearson’s Test of Academic English
56 overall with a minimum of 51 in each component

Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component

Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component

Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component

Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)
ISEII, ISEIII, ISEIV with a pass in each component

LanguageCert English language qualification
B2 Communicator Test with overall 39 or above, and 25 or above in all skills

Students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland will be invoiced the tuition fees for 3 years of their 4 years of study. Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by mainland EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2022 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here. For EU students who commenced their studies prior to 1 August 2022 or hold pre or settled status in the UK, fees will remain the same as Scottish Students.
If additional compulsory costs other than the tuition fees are applicable, these will be detailed in the course details.                    

Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2022 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. 

Studying business in an international context presents a world of opportunities upon graduation with a number of sectors offering potential employment.

Possible areas include:

• Graduate Training Schemes
• Financial Services
• Marketing
• Human resource management
• Tourism
• Exporting