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Discover the world of global business with our BSc International Business programme. This dynamic course blends comprehensive learning with hands-on experience in a different culture. Perfect for aspiring international managers, it equips you with skills to thrive anywhere worldwide.
The four-year BSc International Business programme blends modern business knowledge with cross-cultural experience, providing critical analytical skills and practical expertise. This degree is designed to ensure your future career is highly relevant and attractive to global employers in today’s dynamic business world.
'I was fortunate enough to spend a year in Hong Kong, one of the most relevant business and finance centres in the world. A year studying at a top Asian university and the change to gain work experience in a local start-up has taught me a great deal about how much culture can impact business practice, introduced me to many impressive and influential characters, and has opened my eyes to the ever-increasing market opportunities beyond those in Europe.'
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In today’s global business landscape, combining modern business knowledge with cross-cultural experience offers a clear advantage.
Hear more about studying at Birmingham. Chat to one of our friendly students to find out more about your favourite course, our beautiful campus and life in our vibrant and cultural city.
You will learn through lectures, small-group classes, teamwork, and presentations, building skills and confidence highly valued by employers.
The BSc International Business follows core modules of the BSc Business Management degree while specialising in internationally-focused options. Additionally, you’ll prepare for your year abroad, gaining a global perspective on business.
In your third year, you'll have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our esteemed partner institutions, taught in English. Spaces vary, so flexibility is key. Your subjects will align with Business Management and Business Communications degrees. A 2:2 average and 100 credits are required for the year abroad. Alternatively, you can choose the three-year BSc Business Management.
Your progress is assessed through various coursework and exams, including reports, essays, presentations, and computer assignments. Satisfactory performance is necessary to advance, with your final degree based on accumulated marks and credits from all years, focusing on your second and final-year achievements.
The modules listed for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. The optional module information listed for this programme is intended to be indicative, and the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year. Where a module is no longer available, we will let you know as soon as we can and help you to make other choices.
The following must be taken:
Module Title | Credits | Semester |
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Management Education and Learning A | 10 | Semester 1 |
Introduction to Marketing and Communications | 20 | Semester 1 |
Organisations, Management and Entrepreneurship | 20 | Semester 1 |
Widening Business Horizons | 10 | Semester 1 |
Management Education and Learning B | 10 | Semester 2 |
Digital Business | 10 | Semester 2 |
Economics for Business | 20 | Semester 2 |
Managing Financial Resources | 20 | Semester 2 |
To secure a place at Birmingham, you'll need to meet our general entry requirements as well as those specific to your course.
6,6,5 32 points overall
DDD in Business, Applied Science, or Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Number of A levels required: 3
A level subjects excluded for entry: General Studies, Critical Thinking, and Use of Maths.
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.
The University tuition fee covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation, and includes membership of the Guild of Students.
The University will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. If your offer is for 2025 year of entry, we expect that the tuition fee for your first year of study will be £9,535 for UK students. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees to you without delay. If you are applying for 2026 year of entry, you will be advised of the annual tuition fee closer to the time.
per year for domestic (UK) students for 2025/26
To help with the cost of studies, undergraduate students from the UK can apply for student finance through the Student Loans Company. The support available is made up of a tuition fee loan and a maintenance loan which helps to cover living costs.
At Birmingham, we believe that financial worries should not be a barrier to accessing higher education. That’s why we offer a range of additional financial support for students through scholarships, bursaries and other awards.
Whatever your journey to university looks like, we’re here to support you every step of the way. For all undergraduate courses at Birmingham, you apply online through UCAS. The UCAS website has lots of information and advice around the process.
Application deadline for September 2025 entry. Applications close at 18:00 GMT.
View further information on how to apply for undergraduate courses, including advice for UK and overseas applicants.
Our BSc International Business graduates are highly sought after by top employers worldwide.
Building successful careers in fields like advertising, banking, law, accounting, marketing, consulting, HR, and logistics. They’ve joined renowned companies such as L’Oréal, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, Accenture, Meta, Capgemini, Unilever, JLR, HSBC, IBM, Microsoft, and Disney. Your journey to an exciting career starts here.
BBS Careers is a dedicated service for Birmingham Business School students. The team provides guidance, support, and work experience opportunities, tailored to business school students, to help you succeed during and after university. We offer workshops, alumni and employer events, and 1-to-1 consultations. These will help you to develop your skills and learn how to submit high-quality internship and graduate applications.
Our aim is to make sure that success in your studies leads you on to a fulfilling career. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offer support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.
Hear from some of our inspiring alumni who have gone on to work for leading employers such as the UK Space Agency and BBC Sport.
Your experience studying at Birmingham will give you the opportunity to discover new experiences, develop different skills and make friends for life.
Our bustling campus with its beautiful grounds, friendly community, and excellent facilities will quickly make you feel at home. We offer you a huge variety of accommodation options in the UK’s second city, exciting activities to get involved in outside your studies, as well as all the support and advice you need.
Coming to Birmingham to study might be your first time living away from home. In our student accommodation, you can enjoy your independence in safe, welcoming and sociable surroundings.
Our cosmopolitan city has a unique history and so much to see and do. With an ever-changing food and drink scene, a vibrant nightlife and plenty of culture, our city is more than somewhere to study.
Whoever you are and wherever you come from, we are committed to providing the best possible support to our students, both before you start and throughout your time on campus.
Our beautiful campus is the place where our diverse community comes together to learn and socialise. Like a town of its own, it’s just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the UK’s second city.
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