Program Overview

Introduction to International Business

The BA (Hons) International Business with Foundation is a four-year program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of international business principles, practices, and challenges. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to succeed in a rapidly changing global business environment.

Program Structure

The program consists of three terms per year, with a total of 12 terms over four years. The first year is the Foundation year, which provides students with a solid grounding in academic skills and principles, as well as an introduction to the subject area. The subsequent three years are dedicated to the study of international business, with a focus on developing students' knowledge, skills, and competencies in areas such as marketing, finance, operations, and strategy.

Foundation Year

The Foundation year is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in academic skills and principles, as well as an introduction to the subject area. The year is divided into two terms, with the following modules:

• Business I: Enterprise in Action – Fundamentals in Context
• Writing for Success at University
• Critical Thinking
• Cultural Understanding
• Politics, Society and Citizenship
• Business II: Enterprise in Action – Rising to the Challenge
• Communication
• Creativity and Entrepreneurship
• Cultural Industries
• Making Use of Data

Year 1

In Year 1, students take a combination of core and elective modules, including:

• Markets and Legal Frameworks
• Money, Finance and Decisions
• Organisational Culture and Reputation
• International Business and Geographies
• Exploring Industry and Entrepreneurship
• London Perspectives
• Global Perspectives
• Language Modules (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish)

Year 2

In Year 2, students take a combination of core and elective modules, including:

• International Business in Emerging Markets
• International Trade and Finance
• Sustainable Operations
• Entrepreneurial Challenge
• Placement
• Industry Challenge
• Special Elective 1
• Special Elective 2
• Special Elective 3 or a Language
• Special Elective 4 or a Language

Year 3

In Year 3, students take a combination of core and elective modules, including:

• Managing International Ventures
• Disruptive Strategies and Models
• Major Project I
• Major Project II
• Special Elective 1
• Special Elective 2
• Special Elective 3 or a Language
• Special Elective 4 or a Language

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• 5 GCSEs at grade A-C or equivalent
• US High School (Year 11) with a minimum GPA of 2.3/4.0
• 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (Year 1)
• Equivalent qualifications as deemed acceptable by the University

English Language Requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements, which include:

• IELTS Academic: 5.5 overall and 5.5 in each component
• GCSE English language: C (4)
• IB SL or HL English A: 4
• IB HL English B: 4
• US HSD (studied in a majority English-speaking country) Grade 11 and above English: D

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are:

• £26,000 per year (fixed for the duration of the course) for students starting in September 2025 or January 2026
• £27,750 per year (fixed for the duration of the course) for students starting in September 2026 or January 2027

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue a range of career opportunities in international business, including:

• Business founder/entrepreneur
• Finance investor
• Management consultant
• Markets analyst
• International business writer
• Business educator
• Cross-cultural communications specialist
• HR business professional
• Advertising, marketing, PR manager

Conclusion

The BA (Hons) International Business with Foundation is a comprehensive program that provides students with a solid foundation in international business principles, practices, and challenges. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to succeed in a rapidly changing global business environment. With a focus on developing students' knowledge, skills, and competencies in areas such as marketing, finance, operations, and strategy, this program is ideal for students who wish to pursue a career in international business.