Course overview
Immerse yourself in a global mindset and understand cross border commerce and trade. The BA (Hons) International Business Management (Top Up) course is designed to provide you with well-rounded skills in business and management covering aspects including international strategic management and global people management and organisations. There are a range of optional modules available based on your area of interest.
The level 6 one-year top-up course will provide you with a thorough understanding of business and management. The course prepares you for a career in international business and management and is perfect for you if you wish to add an global understanding to your existing higher education and aim for an expansive career.
Why choose this course?
Prepare to lead on a global stage with our level 6 international business course. This course equips you with the skills to navigate the complexities of global commerce, from strategy to cross-cultural leadership. Learn from industry experts, engage with real-world business challenges, and unlock international career opportunities in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Top up your qualification: Top up your two-year foundation degree or diploma and join the final year of our international business course.
Develop a global perspective: Gain essential knowledge of international trade, global markets, and cross-cultural management, preparing you to thrive in a competitive, interconnected world
Learn from experts: You will be taught by highly qualified staff, most with a PhD or other advanced degree, plus research, teaching, or professional experience.
Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).
Guest speakers and live projects will be featured in some modules and assessments. You’ll have the opportunity to network with employers and can join societies or form groups to take part in different UK-wide competitions such as the University Business Challenge.
What you'll study
In this international business management top up degree you will study a good mix of theoretical knowledge and useful, transferrable skills taught in person and using self-study materials. You will be encouraged to work both independently and collaboratively with your peers.
The top-up course will prepare you for a career in international business management via a variety of teaching and learning techniques, whether that is lectures, workshops, or tutorials. You’ll have core and optional modules within the course, with a variety of topics covered including marketing, data management, digital economy, and finance with entrepreneurship.
The assessment landscape includes a mixture of assignment types including essays, exams and presentations as well as business and insight reports.
Modules
- Issues in Global Economy
- Social Networking and Enterprise
- Financial Aspects of International Business
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity
- Applied Business Project
- Databases for Strategic Decision Making
- Professional Development for the Workplace
- Digital Economy
- Global Marketing
- International Strategic Management
- Global People Management and Organisations
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