Program Overview

BSc (Hons) - International Business Management (Top Up)

Course Overview

Our top-up programme has been designed for those wanting to upgrade their current diploma to a degree. If you aspire to work in the global business world and with multi-national companies, this international business top-up course is the springboard for your career. You will delve into the concepts and processes of innovation, immerse yourself into the strategic insight around Transformation and understand the nature of effective research. You will be taught how to provide creative and innovative solutions through the essential attributes of management and leadership.

Key Details

• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK, EU / EEA / International
• Course Location: Lancaster
• Institute: Institute of Business, Industry and Leadership
• Delivery Style: Face to Face, Blended
• Course Duration: Full-time: 1 Year, Part-time: 2 Years
• Course Start Point: January, September
• Award: BSc (Hons)

Minimum Entry Requirements

• A foundation degree, HND or equivalent Level 5 qualification at a minimum merit standard

Tuition Fees

• Fees to be confirmed - UK
• Fees to be confirmed - International

Course Structure

What You Will Learn

You will get a firm grasp of the fundamentals of international business and communication in small, medium, and large organisations with sound knowledge. But you won't just learn theoretically about business - you'll be doing it. Our innovative teaching can bolster your international business practice - and especially cross-cultural boundaries - because you'll find yourself leading a lecture, or turning the classroom into a boardroom, giving you every opportunity to build your business confidence.

Year One

• Innovate: This module opens up the concepts of entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship and the strategic planning process needed to move from an idea to a value-generating product or service.
• Consult/ Dissertation: The aim of this module is to develop a sound and critical understanding of a range of business and management research methodologies and their relevance to a wide array of fundamental and applied research contexts.
• Transform: This undergraduate module is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of change management, organisations and systems transformation.

Teaching & Assessment

How You Will Learn

We use a variety of approaches to learning and teaching to make sure you develop an appropriate level of understanding of concepts, knowledge, theories and practices, alongside academic and work-related skills.

How You Will Be Assessed

On the programme we use a variety of assessments to test both knowledge and skills. Examples of the types of assessments you are likely to encounter include:

• Written work
• Digital Portfolios
• Mock Interviews
• Presentations
• Posters

Career Outcomes

A business management degree prepares you for a variety of careers in organisations and management. Opportunities for business graduates are numerous and exist both in the private, public and voluntary sectors. Some examples of our past graduates’ employment include:

• Entrepreneurs
• Consultants
• Project Managers
• Managers in health care organisations
• Accountants
• Marketing officers and managers
• Financial Analysts
• HR managers
• Financial Advisors
• Hospitality Managers
• Teaching
• Bank managers
• CEOs

Fair Admissions

When you apply, our Admissions specialists will review your whole application. We are looking for your potential to succeed so will assess your qualifications, any relevant work experience, your personal statement, and references.

Selection Criteria

As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to this programme. In your personal statement, you should demonstrate your motivation for choosing this course and reflect upon any practical experience you have gained.

Contextual Admissions

Going to higher education can transform a person’s life. We use contextual admissions to make sure that we are accessible to everyone who has the potential to succeed. Qualifications and grades are important, but they are considered alongside other information that helps universities to identify potential and widen access to university level study.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

• Fees to be confirmed - UK
• Fees to be confirmed - International

International Finance

At the University of Cumbria, we offer affordable tuition fees for international and EU students looking to study at one of our main four campuses.

Additional Costs

There will be some additional costs associated with the course including stationery, textbooks, field trips and membership fees although some of these features are optional. Books are reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change, course welcome information will provide you with an indicative list for the year.

• Books and Journals: Most core text books are available via the University's library, however students may wish to buy copies of any texts used to support your learning on your course. This could cost between £50 - £100 per year.
• Stationery: Students should budget for stationery and consumables for your own personal use. This should include notebooks, pens and pencils for taking notes in class and/or in the field. Students should also budget for the purchase of USB pen drives, as well as occasional printing and photocopying costs incurred in the preparation or submission of coursework. Whilst you will choose how much you need, expect to pay around £30 - £40.