International Business Management BSc Hons

at Northumbria University

The four-year International Business Management course at Newcastle Business School immerses students in the global business landscape through a comprehensive curriculum. From foundational modules in financial decision-making and marketing principles to specialised topics like strategic management and internationalisation, students engage in problem-based learning, developing practical solutions to real-world challenges. With options for study abroad, work placements, and a choice between dissertation and consultancy projects in the final year, students gain valuable skills for success in international business.
 

Important Dates

Prospective students seeking admission in 2024 should adhere to the application dates listed below for the upcoming academic year. The deadline for registering for the May 2024 intake is March 29, 2024, and for the September 2024 intake is June 30, 2024. Applications for studies beginning in January 2025 must be received by November 15, 2024. Application materials must be submitted on time to be considered for admission, allowing for adequate processing and planning time.

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

Year one

• AF4038 -Financial Decision Making (Core,20 Credits)
• BM9403 -Business Analysis for Decision Making (Core,20 Credits)
• GA4001 -Academic Language Skills for Newcastle Business School (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• HR9409 -Preparing for Professional Practice (Core,20 Credits)
• MK9413 -Global Marketing and Communications (Core,20 Credits)
• ML4001 -Unilang - Languages for All - Level 4 Placeholder (Core,20 Credits)
• SM9411 -Global Business Environment (Core,20 Credits)

Year two

• MO9529 -International Operations Management (Optional,20 Credits)
• NX9527 -Newcastle Business School Study Abroad Semester (Optional,60 Credits)
• SM9532 -Strategic Frameworks and Cultural Contexts in International Management (Core,20 Credits)
• SM9533 -International Business: Growth Strategies and Resourcing (Core,20 Credits)
• SM9536 -Creativity and Innovation (Optional,20 Credits)
• SM9537 -Born Global Enterprise (Optional,20 Credits)
• SM9538 -Business Research and Analysis (Core,20 Credits)
• SM9542 -International Digital Economy (Optional,20 Credits)
• SM9546 -Managing People Across Borders (Core,20 Credits)
• SM9547 -Finance and International Business (Optional,20 Credits)

Year three

• ML5029 -Placement Abroad (assistantship) (Optional,120 Credits)
• NX9525 -Newcastle Business School Work Placement Year (Optional,120 Credits)
• NX9526 -Newcastle Business School Study Abroad Year (Optional,120 Credits)
• NX9528 -Newcastle Business School Blended Placement Year: Work Placement Semester (Optional,60 Credits)
• NX9529 -Newcastle Business School Blended Placement Year: Study Abroad Semester (Optional,60 Credits)

Year four

• SM9632 -Contemporary Issues in International Business (Core,20 Credits)
• SM9633 -International Business and Innovation (Core,20 Credits)
• SM9636 -Strategic Management for Sustainable Leadership (Core,20 Credits)
• SM9641 -Dissertation (Optional,40 Credits)
• SM9644 -Management Enquiry (Optional,40 Credits)
• SM9647 -Undergraduate Consultancy Project (Optional,40 Credits)
• SM9649 -Emerging Economies (Optional,20 Credits)
• SM9650 -Business Ethics for International Management (Optional,20 Credits)

Standard entry into the programme requires 128 UCAS Tariff points, which can be attained through various acceptable qualifications such as A-levels, T-levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. There are no specific subject requirements, but applicants must have at least a grade 4/C in Maths and English Language at GCSE level. Additionally, international applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English with a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no component scoring lower than 5.5.

The International Business Management BSc (Hons) programme at Northumbria University offers competitive tuition fees of £16,500 per year for international students. Additionally, students should consider other expenses such as accommodation, transportation, and living costs.

Graduates of the International Business Management BSc (Hons) programme at Northumbria University, London, enjoy promising career prospects with a 95% employment rate within six months of graduation. This impressive statistic reflects the programme's success in preparing students for the global business landscape. Graduates pursue diverse career paths in fields such as business management, marketing, finance, and international trade. Additionally, many choose to further their education through postgraduate studies or embark on entrepreneurial ventures. With strong employment outcomes, graduates are well-positioned for success in the competitive job market.