About the course
Prepare yourself for a career in international business through this specialist degree, giving you the opportunity to study and learn about the vast business landscape, and develop the knowledge and skills to embark upon an exciting profession in any kind of company, from small-to-medium-sized enterprises to large, multi-national organisations.
The course challenges students’ understanding and judgement of a range of core business practices, including finance, marketing, human resources, general business, and economics, and tests your ability to problem-solve in a variety of business situations.
Employability is embedded into the core curriculum, meaning you will learn vital skills and attributes that are most valued by employers, as well as an in-depth understanding of the business environment and its various, intertwining components.
The course is delivered by UWS lecturers, senior lecturers, and other associated staff with significant industry and academic experience who provide expert advice and insight to prepare you for the business world. Students may also have guest lectures from employers and have the opportunity to visit local and national companies, enabling you to build your knowledge and networks.
Career prospects
With the BA (Hons) International Business at UWS you can prepare yourself for a career in international business through this specialist degree, giving you the opportunity to study and learn about the vast business landscape, and develop the knowledge and skills to embark upon an exciting profession in any kind of company, from small-to-medium-sized enterprises to large, multi-national organisations.
Upon completion Students with BA International Business can pursue careers in general business in a variety of different sectors. Graduates may also follow a variety of routes at post-graduate level both within the University and elsewhere. Many may pursue professional qualifications in their chosen specialist area of study.
These include:
- Local government
- National/international business
- Third sector organisations
- Health sector
- Retail
The programme runs over four levels, including teaching activities coupled with independent learning. The course explores how students can put what they have learned over the four years into practice within a business, and how they could implement change in an organisation through the knowledge they have gained.
Level 1
The first level introduces students to the basic concepts of business, and the key operational elements of running a company, such as finance, marketing, human resources, general business and economics.
- Business in the 21st Century (20 Credits)
- Fundamentals of Marketing (20 Credits)
- Accounting for Business (20 Credits)
- The Economic Environment (20 Credits)
- Introducing People Management (20 Credits)
- Business English (20 Credits)
Level 2
In level two, the basic concepts are taken to a more operational level and students start to understand the application of each within a business environment.
- Operations Management (20 Credits)
- Organisational Behaviour (20 Credits)
- International Marketing (20 Credits)
- Global Macroeconomic Policies (20 Credits)
- Learning and Development (20 Credits)
- Professional Development Experience 1 (20 Credits)
Level 3
In level three, students will look at the concepts from a more strategic perspective, aligning what has been learned in previous years to specific business scenarios.
- Business Research Skills (20 Credits)
- Strategic Management (20 Credits)
- Consumer Behaviour (20 Credits)
- Enterprise Creation (20 Credits)
- Digital Project (20 Credits)
- Managing Performance & Reward (20 Credits)
Level 4
The final level focuses on the dissertation, with students looking at their own personal development throughout duration of the programme.
- Aspiring Futures (20 Credits)
- Brands and Branding (20 Credits)
- Organisational Transformation (20 Credits)
- Critical Issues in International HRM (20 Credits)
- Honours Dissertation (Business) (40 Credits)
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