Immerse yourself in international business and global opportunities by studying in the UK, France and Spain to gain three separate degree awards.
Broaden your cultural awareness by living and learning in Paris, Barcelona and Sheffield.
Understand established and developing theory and practice in international business.
Explore cross-cultural management, global entrepreneurship and market entry strategies.
Develop an agile skill set for working in international business environments.
Study in the UK, France and Spain, and gain three separate degree awards.

This challenging course is for those who love to explore new cultures, discover global business opportunities and make a difference in the world. By studying key international business concepts in three separate countries, you’ll gain three separate degree awards and an instant advantage wherever you choose to start your career.

Work placements

You will undertake a mandatory 3 month internship in the UK. Expert help and support is provided at all three Universities to assist and guide you to find the very best internship for you in supporting your future career aspirations. The placement can be taken at the end of year three or upon completion of the taught element of the programme. 

Students on our international business courses have gained work placements with organisations including

• Carlsberg UK
• Experian
• GE Capital Solutions
• IBM UK
• Janssen Pharmaceuticals
• Lloyds Banking Group
• Metropolitan Police
• Microsoft UK
• Nestle UK
• Nissan Motors
• Unilever
• Vauxhall Motors
• Walt Disney Company

Networking opportunities

You will have an academic and professional advisor to support your progress throughout the course and as you develop your academic skills. You can join a range of societies throughout your time in the three universities. This will give you the opportunity to debate current events, engage with industry speakers and also to network with a wide group of people from the UK, Europe and further afield. You will work closely with students from all three universities as one combined group and will benefit from this broad community of practice.

Our diverse teaching team from across three different universities combines practical industry experience and academic research expertise. This enables us to offer a course taught in English that provides a global and practical approach to international business and related topics, blending real-world understanding and advanced subject knowledge. You will receive a truly international perspective through teaching, working with an international group of academic experts and be part of a diverse student group for the duration of your studies, accessing opportunities from all three Universities and working as a group with the students from all three locations.

You learn through

• lectures and seminars
• workshops
• guest speakers from industry
• independent and directed study
• practice based learning and group work
• case studies
• problem solving exercises
• individual and group presentations

This course prepares you for a career in

• international business
• management consultancy
• project management
• retail management
• marketing management
• international retail management
• sales
• product management

Previous graduates studying international business have gone on to work for

• Allianz
• Bloomberg
• Centrica
• Cisco
• Cooperative bank
• Cummins
• Experian
• GlaxoSmithKline
• GE money
• IBM UK
• National Grid
• Norwich Union
• Pirrell
• Rolls Royce
• Royal bank of Scotland
• SAP
• SSE
• Tesco

 

UCAS points

• 112

This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:

• BBC at A Level
• DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
• A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies

GCSE

• English language or literature at grade C or 4
• Maths at grade D or 3

You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.

• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.

• entry with prior credit - we consider applications for direct entry to the final year from those holding Higher National Diplomas or equivalent qualifications

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Important notice:

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

 

Year 1 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Economic Environment For International Business	20	Coursework
Foundations Of Business	40	Coursework Practical
International Business Study Abroad Paris	60	Coursework

 

 

Year 2 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Global Entrepreneurship	40	Coursework
International Business Study Abroad Paris	60	Coursework

 

Elective modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Business In Emerging Markets	20	Coursework
Managing And Developing People In Diverse Contexts	20	Coursework
The Digital Customer Experience	20	Coursework

 

Year 3 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
International Business European Partnership Programme - Internship		Coursework
International Business Study Abroad Barcelona	120	Coursework

 

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Advanced International Business	40	Coursework
Consultancy Project In International Business	40	Coursework
International Business Strategy And Practice	20	Coursework

 

Elective modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Contemporary Leadership In Context	20	Coursework
Dynamic Issues In International Business	20	Coursework
Marketing In A Global Context	20	Coursework