BA (Hons) International Business Management (Final Year Entry)
Course
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Key Details
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Award
- Degree of Bachelor of Arts
- UCAS Course Code
- N12C
- Entry Requirements
- SQA Higher National Diploma (HND), with B in each graded unit
- Course Length
- 1 year
- Course Start Date
- September 2026
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Why you should choose us
95%
Of graduates go on to work and/or study within 15 months after the course
Graduate Outcome Survey 2020Course Overview
This is the third-year top-up/final-year entry version of the BA international Business Management degree. It might be for you if you aspire to a career working in a multinational or an international environment.
On this one-year course, you’ll take six core modules and emerge with a high-quality top-up component to your degree, from a highly ranked UK university. You’ll learn how to compare and contrast business environments across the globe, from highly developed to newly emerging markets. You’ll develop a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities that vary from region to region and country to country, and will become confident in critiquing global business strategies.
Through your time at UEA, you’ll gain a vital understanding of the inherent complexities involved with managing business in an international context. You’ll develop a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities that exist in different regions of the world and will become adept at critiquing the global strategies of firms. This course will also help you develop a range of analytical, critical and other employability skills that employers value and seek.
Norwich Business School is a friendly and supportive environment with a vibrant and international student body. Norwich is a safe and welcoming city with a thriving business innovation and enterprise community. We pride ourselves on delivering instruction that is informed by our world-leading research and real-world business experience. This means you’ll gain knowledge of the latest issues and debates facing industry and employers.
If you aspire to a job in a multinational or international environment, this degree will give you an edge above your competition. After graduating, you’ll have all the additional skills you need to succeed in international business.
Study and Modules
Structure
On this course, you’ll generally study six topics, including international business, strategic management, how to practice dynamic organisation, international business case studies, the impact of globalisation on people management and how to compete and trade fairly.
In your first semester, you’ll explore the essentials of modern business across three fascinating core modules. This will help develop your existing experience, knowledge and skills in international business, strategic management and organisational development. By the end of semester one you’ll have the opportunity to enhance and hone your future career aspirations and extend your key skills. Throughout your career, you're likely to work closely with these different disciplines, so this understanding is extremely valuable.
During semester two you’ll explore the challenges and complexities of cases in international business, as well as investigating the impacts of globalisation and people management and best practices for competing and trading fairly. Our passion for business, combined with research/industry-informed teaching, will assure you that we're putting your employability, hopes and dreams at the centre of every experience with us.
Compulsory Modules
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
You'll dive into business management theory and practice via lectures, seminars, and workshops. Our teaching, backed by the latest research and real-world business cases, ensures you're up to speed with industry trends. Expect not only to grasp current theories but also to develop critical skills for adapting to new ones as your career progresses.
Independent study is a key aspect. You'll delve into self-directed study, possibly including IT lab work and projects tackling real business challenges. Plus, you can enrich your studies by joining student-led business societies.
You'll also hone teamwork and communication skills by working with students from various Norwich Business School degrees. This exposure not only enhances your skills but also broadens your understanding of different business areas.
Guest speakers, including industry leaders and UEA alumni, provide unique insights into the business world. From high-level executives to recent graduates, their experiences offer valuable lessons. These events are excellent opportunities for networking and learning about career paths.
Employability is a top priority. We integrate it into our degrees through various means, from industry guest speakers to collaborations with real businesses. During Employability Week, you'll have the chance to connect with potential employers and gain advice from successful UEA alumni.
Assessment
Assessment methods in the final year are designed to build on the student's skills, knowledge and experience from previous studies. Usual assessment methods on these options modules will include written reports and oral presentations designed to enhance skills of critical analysis, innovation and creativity.
Employability
After the Course
The final year entry BA International Business Management will help equip you to pursue career options in a wide range of industries, in large multinational corporations, government departments, small and medium-sized firms (public or private). Alternatively, you could start your own business, or progress to a research degree in the field.
Careers
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
- Graduate trainee/manager
- Business development manager
- Business analyst/adviser
- Management consultant
- Export sales manager
- Regional/global manager
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
International fee-paying students. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
SQA Higher National Diploma (HND), with B in each graded unit from one of the following courses:
Business
Business with Accounting
Business with HRM
Business with IT
Business with Marketing
Financial Services
Global Trade and Business- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, UEA International Study Centre offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study: English Language at UEA International Study Centre
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- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
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Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
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