About the course

This one-year course is for those who have already completed two years of undergraduate-equivalent study in a related subject (Level 4 and 5 or 240 credits) and wish to gain a degree in Business Administration with a specific focus. It opens the door to a range of rewarding careers in international business and finance.

This wide-ranging, highly vocational degree allows you to develop a multicultural, global perspective of business across different business environments, industry sectors and organisations, from small/medium businesses to multinationals and new ventures. It examines international business practices; marketing in a global context; global expansion strategies; international trade relations; and future trends in automation and strategic management.

With this degree, you should have already studied international business or business administration at an appropriate level or have substantial, relevant work experience in the field. You will be ready to extend your existing knowledge, skills and capabilities to respond proactively and creatively to contemporary issues in international business.

Why choose this course?

• Access workshops, talks, seminars and mentoring schemes where you can gain extra support to start your own business; develop essential entrepreneurial skills; and learn vital skills to give you a competitive business edge
• Be part of a thriving international Business School with plenty of support from our expert academic team, who cover a wide range of international business fields. Our tutors' specialisms include EU-China investment and trade; panel data analysis; innovation policy in emerging markets; innovations and entrepreneurship
• Benefit from research-informed teaching delivered by an international faculty recognised for their top-level research in international banking and finance; entrepreneurship; and future digital trends in banking and finance
• Study at a Business School with partners across the world, giving you the cross-cultural perspectives you need to work in the global market
• Learn a range of in-demand skills, such as communicating to different audiences; critical thinking; planning and management; problem-solving; research and data analysis; team working
• As a graduate, this degree opens the way to a career in business, HR, finance, marketing, PR or sales, in the UK and abroad. You can also go on to study at postgraduate and professional level