Program Overview

Introduction to BSc (Hons) International Business and Entrepreneurship

The BSc (Hons) International Business and Entrepreneurship course at the University of Essex is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of international business and entrepreneurship. The course covers a wide range of topics, including entrepreneurship, economics, accounting, finance, management, and marketing.

Overview

The course is a three-year full-time program, with the option to take a fourth year to study abroad or complete a placement year. The program is based at the Essex Business School, which is the largest department at the University of Essex. The school is home to a number of research groups, including the Strategy, Operations and Entrepreneurship Group, which focuses on international business and entrepreneurship.

Course Structure

The course structure is designed to reflect the broad nature of international business and entrepreneurship. In the first year, students cover the fundamentals of business, including entrepreneurship, economics, accounting, finance, management, and marketing. In the second and final years, students have a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, allowing them to tailor their degree to their interests and career goals.

Modules

The course includes a range of modules, including:

• New Venture Creation
• Business Economics
• Introduction to Accounting and Finance
• Foundations of Modern Marketing
• Introduction to International Business
• Introduction to Business Analytics
• Professional and Academic Development
• The International Business Environment
• Global Logistics Management
• Business-To-Business Marketing
• Business Research Methods
• Professional and Academic Development 2
• Business Strategy
• International Human Resource Management
• Research Project - International Business and Entrepreneurship
• International Business and Strategy
• Innovation Management
• Career Skills in Business

Placement Year

The placement year is an optional component of the course, which allows students to gain valuable work experience in an external business or organization. The placement year is designed to provide students with a competitive edge in the graduate job market and to give them key contacts within the industry.

Year Abroad

The year abroad is another optional component of the course, which allows students to study at one of the University's exchange partners in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, the Middle East, Hong Kong, or Japan. The year abroad is designed to give students the opportunity to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden their degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that they are mature, adaptable, and organized.

Teaching and Assessment

The course is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and computer-based lab sessions. Modules are delivered by experts in the field, as well as guest speakers. Assessment is through a combination of traditional methods, such as end-of-year exams and multiple-choice questions in class tests and essays, as well as more innovative and creative assessments, such as laboratory work, poster presentations, real-business case problems, and group presentations.

Fees and Funding

The fees for the course are:

• Home/UK fee: Ł9,790 per year
• International fee: Ł22,600 per year There may be scholarships, bursaries, or discounts available to help with the cost of the course.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the course are:

• GCSE: Mathematics C/4
• A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels
• BTEC: DDM - DMM or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels
• IB: 30 - 29 points in the IB Diploma or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 overall, or specified score in another equivalent test

English Language Requirements

The English language requirements for the course are:

• IELTS 6.0 overall, or specified score in another equivalent test
• Most English language qualifications have a validity period of 5 years
• The University accepts a wide range of English language qualifications, including IELTS, TOEFL, and Pearson Test of English

Additional Notes

The University of Essex is committed to ensuring that all students with the merit and potential to benefit from an Essex education are supported to do so. The University makes Contextual Offers, of up to two A-level grades (or equivalent) below the standard conditional offer, to applicants from underrepresented groups residing in the UK. The University also offers a range of scholarships, bursaries, and discounts to help with the cost of the course.