International Business Management BSc (Hons)

UCAS code N211

Duration

3 Years

Location

Stoke-on-Trent campus

Whether you’re running a corner shop or a multinational company, your business will rely on global supply chains and complex interactions. Our International Business Management degree will equip you with the skills, knowledge and experience to navigate these challenges.

You will learn about the rules that govern the movement of goods, services, people and capital, as well as the practicalities of trading across borders. It could range from how to enter a new market or work with a new trading partner through to understanding cultural differences.

You’ll explore everything from a real-world perspective, with live industry briefs, case studies and the chance to create your own consultancy to support a company. There will also be business simulations, where you could be making financial decisions and looking at where to sell your products.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) International Business Management

Work placements

You can choose to complete a 12-month work placement between the second and third year of your course. It’s a great way to gain valuable experience and put your skills into action solving real problems.

The expectation is it would involve working with a company that has international dealings. In the past, we’ve had students do placements at home and abroad.

We also offer some amazing opportunities for international study exchanges. We have partner universities in places such as Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.

Course content

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.

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module where available.

Year 3 compulsory modules
Consultancy Project 40 credits
Corporate Reputation And Ethics 20 credits
Global Marketing Management 20 credits
Innovative Change Management 20 credits
International Business Strategy 20 credits

Entry requirements

Typical UCAS offer: 112-120 points

  • GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent
  • Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
  • UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
  • OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer
  • GCSE English and Maths - Grade 4 or above

We understand that you might have experienced a challenging run up to higher education and may have not met the entry requirements as listed. If this is the case don’t worry, contact us and our team of expert advisors can guide you through the next stages of application, or help you find the perfect course for your needs.

For equivalent entry requirements in your home country, please see the information on our country pages.

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Facilities

The Catalyst

The building will combine business, networking and apprenticeship opportunities with dynamic teaching spaces and state-of-the-art digital facilities – the perfect launchpad for you future career. Read more

The Catalyst brings together the delivery of apprenticeships and skills, in a flexible, high-quality, digitally enabled space. It offers open, social and flexible learning spaces, emulating real world working environments and opportunities for digital engagement. The Catalyst is a unified building, bringing together social, study, teaching and support functions, where students can browse digital and physical resources, including books and a number of special collections. 
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Collaboratory

A cleverly designed room to allow you to work together in teams, communication is key in business and this space allows you to practice team dynamics in a safe space.

Transition Room

A space dedicated to you. The room has all the tech you need to work in groups on assignments, project plan and talk through your ideas.

Careers

The breadth of this degree course will give you lots of career options in business. Typical specialist roles include:

  • International banker
  • Financial analyst
  • International strategist
  • Investment analyst
  • Trade coordinator
  • Operations manager

In recent years, graduates have also entered marketing, human resource management, become management trainees or specialised in the customer experience. Some have also progressed on to postgraduate studies.

Many have set up their own successful businesses.

All students have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team.

Teaching and assessment

Learning support

In addition to the excellent support you will receive from your course teaching team, our central Academic Skills team provides group and one-to-one help to support your learning in a number of areas. These include:

  • study skills such as reading, note-taking and presentation skills
  • written English, including punctuation and grammatical accuracy
  • academic writing and how to reference
  • research skills
  • critical thinking and understanding arguments
  • revision, assessment and examination skills
  • time management

Additional support

Our Student Inclusion Services support students with additional needs such as sensory impairment, or learning difficulties such as dyslexia.

Year 1

24% of time in lectures, seminars or similar
76% of time in independent study
0% of time in work based learning

Year 2

23% of time in lectures, seminars or similar
77% of time in independent study
0% of time in work based learning

Year 3

17% of time in lectures, seminars or similar
84% of time in independent study
0% of time in work based learning

Year 1

7% practical assessments
52% coursework
42% written exams

Year 2

33% practical assessments
45% coursework
23% written exams

Year 3

20% practical assessments
80% coursework
0% written exams

Fees

For the course starting on 22 September 2025 the tuition fees are:

Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Full-time £9,535 per year of study £16,750 per year of study

UK and Channel Island students: This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation. If the UK government passes appropriate legislation, the fee for subsequent years of study may increase in each academic year. But this increase will not exceed the rate of inflation as measured by RPIX**. Any change in fees will apply to both new and continuing students. The University will notify students of any change as early as possible. Further information about fee changes would be posted on the University’s website once this becomes available.

**RPIX is a measure of inflation equivalent to all the items in the Retail Price Index (RPI) excluding mortgage interest payments.

Accommodation and living costs

Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. 

Sources of financial support

If you receive funding from Student Finance you may be eligible to apply for additional benefits. Details can be obtained by reading our additional funding web pages, or visiting www.gov.uk.

Scholarships and additional funding

As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our funding page to find out more and check your eligibility.

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Location Award Study option Start date
Stoke-on-Trent campus BSc (Hons) Full-time 22 September 2025 Apply now

Rules and regulations

If you are offered a place at University of Staffordshire, your offer will be subject to our rules, regulations and enrolment conditions, which may vary from time to time.

Students of University of Staffordshire enter into a contract with us and are bound by these rules and regulations, which are subject to change. For more information, please see: University Policies and Regulations.

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