The course covers topics such as the global supply chain and logistics, managing across cultures, business creativity and innovation, business ethics, and having an international business strategy. You can also delve into global marketing management and issues like social impact and adapting to climate change.
One task will involve a feasibility study for a new social enterprise, where you’ll develop an entrepreneurial solution to a problem. There will also be an opportunity to set up in business yourself.
The BSc in International Business Management is rooted in what’s happening in the world today and how it affects business. Class discussions could span everything from trade deals and Brexit to the impact of global conflicts on energy supplies.
For the consultancy-based module, you’ll be working with a real company over a three-month period. It will cover a specific project which could involve marketing, HR, working on a new product line or with another area of the business.
To build further business links, there will also be career talks, visits and guest speakers from industry.
You’ll learn from staff who bring a wealth of business experience and research expertise. Some have run their own businesses or worked in corporate investment and global banking.
All of our business courses will equip you with a diverse skillset in leadership and management and the latest knowledge of how businesses operate. You will graduate with a creative approach to problem-solving, be able to interpret and use financial data, have team-working and persuasive communication skills, and show confidence in managing time, projects and resources.