Program Overview

BA (Honours) International Business (European Partnership Programme)

Course summary

This challenging course is for those who love to explore new cultures, discover global business opportunities and make a difference in the world. By studying key international business concepts in three separate countries, you’ll gain three separate degree awards and an instant advantage wherever you choose to start your career.

How you learn

You’ll learn through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

Modules

Year 1

• Economic Environment For International Business
  • Credits: 20
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • This module develops your knowledge and understanding of the international economic environment, including the theory and practice relating to international business economics.
• Foundations Of Business
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework 80%, Practical 20%
  • This module introduces different types of businesses and organisations, focusing on operations, supply chain and marketing – developing academic literacy, business skills and future aspirations.

Year 2

• Global Entrepreneurship
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • This module is a work experience module introducing you to the academic and practice-led perspectives of international entrepreneurship.
• International Business Study Abroad Paris
  • Credits: 60
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • This module covers a selection of topics which may include:
    • Advanced Presentation Skills
    • Solidarity Business Case
    • Advanced Financial Accounting
    • Introduction to International Economics
    • Financial Markets
    • Business to Consumer Marketing
    • Operations Management
    • Intermediate Quantitivate Methods
    • Social and Professional Internship Assessment
    • Dealing with Cultural Diversity
    • Corporate Social Responsibility
    • Introduction to Human Resource Management
    • Foreign Language

Year 3

• International Business European Partnership Programme - Internship
  • Credits: -
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • Students from the three Institutions (IESEG, IQS, SHU) undertake an internship of a minimum of 12 weeks.
• International Business Study Abroad Barcelona
  • Credits: 120
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • This module covers a selection of topics which may include:
    • Geopolotics
    • Business Ethics and Sustainability
    • Cross Cultural Management
    • Logistics and International Transport
    • International Negotiation Skills
    • Country Risk Management
    • Finance in a Global Economy
    • Foreign Lanaugage
    • Strategy in International Business
    • Global Talent Management

Year 4

• Advanced International Business
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • This module uses theories and concepts to explain how companies design, control and manage international subsidiaries operating in ethically and politically complex environments.
• Consultancy Project In International Business
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • This module applies your knowledge of contemporary international business, developing critical and analytical research skills to inform decision-making in a real-life setting.
• International Business Strategy And Practice
  • Credits: 20
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • This module prepares you to navigate complex global challenges, identify growth opportunities and forge competitive advantages in today's dynamic, interconnected world.

Future careers

Graduates of International Business can perform a wide variety of interesting roles, such as:

• Business and market development
• Market research
• Business analysis
• Marketing communications and advertising
• Purchasing, logistics/distribution and supply chain management
• Export coordination
• Consultancy
• Account, brand, product and project management

Equipment and facilities

You’ll have access to specialist equipment and resources, such as:

• Software to develop entrepreneurial ideas, such as Sandpit
• Business gamification simulation equipment
• Access to networks to develop a business idea or start your own business

Where will I study?

You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

Entry requirements

• UCAS points: 112-120
• GCSE: English language or literature at grade C or 4, Maths at grade D or 3
• GCSE equivalents: Level 2 Literacy or Functional Skills Level 2 English, Level 2 Numeracy or Functional Skills Level 2 Maths

Fees and funding

• Home students: Tuition fees for 2026/27 are not yet confirmed. Our tuition fee for UK students studying full-time in 2025/26 is £9,535 per year.
• International students: Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2026/27 is £18,000 per year.