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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 2027
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95%
Of graduates go on to work and/or study within 15 months after the course
Graduate Outcome Survey 2020Course Overview
Why BA International Business Management (Final Year Entry) at UEA?
Understand today’s interconnected, digital global economy, and combine academic excellence with strong industry relevance with this UEA International Business Management degree. Study this one-year (final-year entry) programme and benefit from Norwich’s vibrant business ecosystem, accessing local and international organisations, events, and networks for professional development.
Why choose UEA?
- International Business focus: Study an International Business degree focused on cross-border operations, cultures and global markets, within an inclusive and supportive learning environment
- Research-led academic prestige: Learn International Business Management from internationally recognised academics, with Top 14 UK research quality informing teaching and global business practice.
- Career-ready learning: Develop employer-valued analytical, digital and professional skills through real-world projects, teamwork, modern facilities, digital resources and employability-focused experiences
What is BA International Business Management (Final Year Entry)?
Global business is making the world smaller: international trade, technology, AI, and innovation are reducing the delays of cross-border interactions. This one-year (final-year entry) BA International Business Management is ideal if you aspire to a career in a multinational or international environment.
You’ll complete six core modules, gaining a high-quality degree from a highly ranked UK university. Through applied learning, teamwork, and digital resources, you’ll build analytical, cross-cultural, and managerial skills to evaluate global business strategies confidently, understanding the challenges and opportunities unique to each country/region.
With the International Business Management BA (Final Year Entry), you’ll join a collaborative community in a city with a thriving, innovative business scene. You’ll engage with employers, build professional networks, and participate in extracurricular and digital learning opportunities, enhancing global outlook and employability.
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Careers
Career Pathways
With a BA International Business Management (Final Year Entry) degree, you could launch a career in:
- Business development manager: Identify growth opportunities, develop client relationships, and drive international expansion strategies
- Business analyst/adviser: Analyse business performance, provide data-driven insights, and support strategic decision-making across global markets
- Management consultant: Advise organisations on improving operations, efficiency, and cross-border business strategies
- Export sales manager: Manage international sales, develop export strategies, and build relationships with overseas clients
- Regional/global manager: Lead teams, oversee operations, and implement business strategies across countries and regions
Career Support
Norwich Business School provides extensive support to help you succeed in your career. The course integrates real-world business projects, applied learning, and workshops to develop analytical, digital, and professional skills valued by employers. You can explore the full range of opportunities on the UEA Norwich Business School Employability page, while also benefiting from the expert guidance of UEA Career Central services. Regular employer talks, networking events and career development activities, such as Employability and Professional Skills Weeks, connect you with leading employers and successful UEA alumni.
Discover more on our Career Central webpages.
After the Course
The International Business Management BA (Final Year Entry) equips you to pursue career opportunities across a wide range of industries and organisations. This includes multinational corporations, government departments, small or medium-sized enterprises (public or private), multilateral organisations, and NGOs. You could also start your own business, becoming a cross-border entrepreneur and launching an international business venture. Alternatively, you could progress to a professional Master’s (MSc/MBA) or research degree (MPhil/MRes or PhD) in the field.
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
Important Information
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, and Assessment
Teaching and Learning
Throughout your degree, you’ll explore business management and international business theory and practice through lectures, seminars, workshops, and applied learning.
Teaching is informed by leading research and real-world business cases, ensuring you understand current industry trends and global challenges.
Independent study forms a key part of learning, including digital research, projects, and practical tasks addressing real business problems.
Guest speakers, including industry leaders and UEA alumni, and collaboration with businesses and Norwich Business School students strengthen teamwork, communication, and employability.
During your first semester, you’ll build on your experience through core modules in international business, strategic management, and organisational development. You’ll strengthen key analytical, strategic and professional skills, refine career aspirations, and build valuable interdisciplinary knowledge applicable across global business careers.
During your second semester, you’ll analyse complex international business cases, exploring globalisation, people management, and best practices for competing and trading fairly. Research- and industry-informed teaching ensures your learning remains practical, relevant, and focused on employability and career readiness.
Assessment
You’ll complete a combination of essays, case studies, reports, presentations, tests, group projects, and simulations, designed to develop practical, analytical, and professional skills.
Group work and individual tasks reflect real-world business practice and teamwork skills. Digital portfolios, reports, and simulations assess applied learning and employability competencies.
Formative feedback allows you to identify strengths and areas for improvement before submitting summative assessments, supporting continuous learning.
Final Year Entry (semesters one and two): Assessment methods are designed to build on your skills, knowledge and experience from previous studies. Usual assessment methods on these options modules include written reports and oral presentations designed to enhance critical analysis, innovation, and creativity.
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(opens in a new window) 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.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2027/28 are:
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UK Students: N/A
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International Students: £26,000
We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
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(opens in a new window) for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
Apply for this course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS), using UCAS Hub.
UCAS Hub is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom.
Your application does not have to be completed all at once. Register or sign in to UCAS to get started.
Once you submit your completed application, UCAS will process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.
View our guide to applying through UCAS for useful tips, key dates and further information: