International Business Management BA (Hons)

We were ranked in the top ten modern universities in England for student satisfaction with our Business Studies courses in the National Student Survey 2016.*

Overview

Prepare yourself for a career in an international business environment with a degree in International Business Management. This course has been designed to help you meet the many challenges of the complex, dynamic and exciting world of business. We have developed this course in partnership with public and private local business organisations to give you real-world understanding of the contemporary business landscape.  

Why choose this course?

We mix academic learning with an emphasis on real-world experience, ensuring that our in-class teaching is informed by the latest research and cutting edge global practices. You’ll learn essential business functions within an international context and the influences of culture on international management. 

We’ll give you the information, tools, techniques and experience you need to devise creative solutions to the full range of business problems. The knowledge you will gain during this course is a real opportunity to start a rewarding career.

For over 50 years, our Business Studies degree has achieved a reputation for meeting educational and professional needs, both nationally and internationally. UWL was among the first to offer a Business Studies degree, and the School maintains strong links with major professional institutes, including the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Chartered Management Institute, the Institute of Direct Marketing and the Chartered Institute of Personnel. 

Everyone learns differently, so we employ a range of teaching methods to get the best out of all our students. Our methods include: 

• lectures, which introduce new concepts/models/theories and encourage participants to develop as independent learners

• task-based learning to develop problem-solving skills and helps you relate theory to practice

• group work, encouraging you to communicate, share ideas and experiences and learn from each other.

• Discussion and reflection encourage inquiry, application and analysis, and help you take control of your own learning and experiment with the academic knowledge you have gained.

• seminar support is available through group and individual tutorials by arranged appointment.

• Blackboard (the University's online learning platform), supports the more traditional teaching methods.