Program Overview

International Business Management BSc Honours

The International Business Management BSc Honours degree is designed to prepare students for the diverse and challenging world of international business. The programme will develop the skills needed to manage the demands of operating across borders and build a career in international, multinational, or global companies.

Course Overview

• The degree is a four-year programme that includes a year abroad, which can be spent studying at a partner university or undertaking a work placement.
• Students will develop a good understanding of core areas of business, including the academic and professional foundations of international business management, the key concepts of accounting and finance, and an overview of the international business environment.
• The programme also includes the study of a modern language, which can be chosen from Chinese, French, German, or Spanish.

Quality and Ranking

• Newcastle University is a Global Top 140 University, according to the QS World University Rankings 2026.
• The university has a 65% increase in research power since 2014, according to the Research Excellence Framework 2021.
• 42% of the university's research is classified as 4* world-leading research, according to the Research Excellence Framework 2021.

Modules and Learning

• The programme includes a range of modules, such as:
  • Introduction to Non-Specialist Accounting and Finance
  • Global Business Environment
  • Management and Organisation
  • Academic and Professional Skills for International Business Management
  • Principles of International Business
  • Global Perspectives in Managing People and Organisations
  • Operations Strategy and Management
  • Global Marketing
• Students will also have the opportunity to study abroad or undertake a work placement in a country where their chosen language is spoken.

Facilities and Environment

• Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest schools in the university, with over 4,000 students from over 85 countries.
• The school has a range of facilities, including computer clusters, lecture theatres, seminar and teaching spaces, and a dedicated Student Hub and Quiet Space.
• The university is committed to sustainability and has a range of initiatives in place to reduce its environmental impact.

Your Future

• The programme is designed to prepare students for a career in international business, with a range of career opportunities available in multinational companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
• Graduates of the programme have gone on to work for companies such as Barclays Bank, EY, British Airways, Amazon, KPMG, and Accenture.
• The university has a range of resources available to support students in their career development, including a dedicated careers service and a range of networking opportunities.

Entry Requirements

• The typical offer for the programme is AAB at A-Level, excluding General Studies, with GCSE Mathematics, English Language or Literature, and a Modern Language (e.g. French) at a minimum grade B or 6.
• International students will typically require 34 points in the International Baccalaureate, with Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.
• The university also considers a range of other qualifications, including the Access to Higher Education Diploma and the Cambridge Pre-U.

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

• The tuition fees for the programme are £25,750 for international students, with a range of scholarships available to support students with their tuition fees.
• The university offers a range of scholarships, including the Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships and the Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships.
• Students who are eligible for a scholarship will be considered automatically, with no need to submit a separate application.

How to Apply

• Applications for the programme should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
• The UCAS code for the programme is N121, and the institution code for Newcastle University is NEWC.
• International students can also apply through an agent, with a range of recommended agents available on the university's website.