International Business BA (Hons)

Course overview

If you want to take on some of the biggest challenges in the world, such as international trade, foreign investment, environmental policy and anti-corruption, then this international business course is for you.

Multi-national organizations need experts who have international economic knowledge, allowing them to develop and implement effective business strategies. You gain a broad understanding of key business concepts including digital transformation, sustainability, enterprise, emerging technologies, and skills applicable to real-world settings.

As you progress through the course you explore your own interests and more advanced topics within international business, developing an awareness of your own responsibility as a future leader.

Employers are increasingly looking for work-ready graduates with an in-depth understanding of the global economy, the role of business in society and the skills to operate in an international business environment. This course equips you with a solid grounding in business in a global context.
An optional work placement year is included, at no extra cost.

Career opportunities

We provide an environment that allows you to develop the extra practical employability characteristics that make you more attractive to employers in the job market.

Our staff use their extensive business connections to provide many and varied opportunities to engage with potential employers through fairs, guest lecture sessions, live projects and site visits. In addition we offer a series of workshops and events in the first, second and third year that ensure all students are equipped with both degree level subject knowledge plus the practical skills that employers are looking for in new graduate recruits. We also offer extensive support for students to find and secure industry-year placements which have been shown to make have significant positive impact on a student’s career prospects on graduation.

Our award-winning careers service works with regional and national employers to advertise graduate positions, in addition to providing post-graduation support for all Teesside University alumni.

Through collaborative projects with our international partners, you gain the skills and confidence to succeed in the world of work on a global scale. You work with SMEs and large corporate organizations, developing practical business skills by formulating solutions to real-world challenges. We ensure that you acquire a unique mix of ability, knowledge and experience to secure the perfect role.