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BA (Hons) - International Business Management (with sandwich placement)

All businesses need to be aware of the wider international environment in which they and their diverse stakeholders operate. The business environment is increasingly impacted by global issues, whether businesses operate globally or not.

This programme explores this international business context and how it impacts and shapes the way business is conducted and how organisations develop and thrive.

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Course Overview

If you aspire to work in the global business world and with multi-national companies, our course is the springboard for your career. You'll critically evaluate the relationships between international business strategy and operational needs, learn how to provide creative and innovative solutions through the essential attributes of management and leadership.

You will be taught how to provide creative and innovative solutions through the essential attributes of management and leadership. We will teach you to contextualise business management and practice across a range of public, private, and third stream organisations in local, regional, national, international, and global contexts.

In addition to studying at our Lancaster campus, you can also choose to study at our collaborative partner FAME based in Malaysia.

On this course you will...

Gain awareness of the broader contexts and sphere of influence within which international business operates.
Study and practice international business management drawing on a range of perspectives in the fields of international marketing, strategic management, entrepreneurship and international human resources.
Develop your critical thinking, conceptual thinking and reasoning skills relating to international business and management.
Enhance your employability, career potential and personal effectiveness.
Develop your ability to carry out independent research in the field of business and management.

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Key Details

Recruiting toUK / RoI / Settled in UK
EU / EEA / International
LocationLancaster
Institute: Institute of Business, Industry and Leadership
UCAS CodeN213
Delivery StyleIn-Person
Course DurationFull-time: 4 Years
Study Options Integrated Foundation Year
Non-Sandwich Placement
Start DateSeptember 2022
September 2023

For 2023 entry, apply using the UCAS Hub
AwardBA (Hons)
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Minimum entry requirements

96-112

UCAS Tariff points

Tuition fees

£9,250

UK | Year

£1,650 for sandwich year.

£13,250

International | Year

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Course Structure

What you will learn

You'll 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

Managing People and Organisations
Gain the necessary skills and confidence to be successful within a business and management setting.
The Business Environment
Develop an understanding of the nature and formats of business organisations in the modern, market type economy and how they operate within the legal and economic framework.
Introduction to Business Finance
Develop your knowledge and understanding of how to prepare and process basic financial accounting information.
Fundamentals of Business
Learn about business; its scope, nature, types, management functions, systems, leadership, range and challenges and how they relate to stakeholder responsibilities.
Principles of Marketing
Learn about the importance of marketing’s role in driving success and delivering results.
Management Accounting
Develop knowledge and understanding of how to prepare and process basic cost and management accounting information to support management in planning and decision-making in a variety of business contexts.

Year two

Organisational Behaviour
An introduction to the study of human behaviour within organisations, evaluating and analysing the impact on organisational behaviour in a range of geographical contexts.
Responsibility, Ethics And Sustainability In Practice
Develop an understanding and command of the linkages between environmental, economic and social sustainability issues, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the global business environment.
Global Systems Business and Culture
Evaluate and analyse the range of global business systems, cultures and behaviours.
Services Marketing
Explore the theoretical development and underpinning of marketing as related to service sector industries.
Managing Operations
Explore the principle, nature and scope of the operations and functions in both services and products organisations.
International Economics
Develop an understanding of how global forces can alter and shape an economy, and how international organisations can control these factors.
Sandwich Placement
A year-long sandwich placement to develop professional skills and aptitude in a work context.

Year three

Strategic Analysis
Develop an understanding and command of strategic concepts related to organisations, including strategic choices, analysis and formulation.
International Marketing
Learn to appraise current international marketing theories.
Global Business
Critically analyse how global businesses and globalisation impacts on the way companies operate.
International Human Resource Management
Evaluate human resources in domestic and international contexts.
Applied Business Research (optional module)
Explore and evaluate a range of research methods for business management.
Independent Project (optional module)
Initiate, plan, research, sustain and evaluate an extended piece of independent intellectual work based on individual initiative.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (optional module)
Understand the nature and significance of small businesses within different sectors, and analyse the entrepreneurial nature of successful small business development.

Teaching & Assessment

How you will learn

This programme integrates theory and practice by providing inputs to the student learning from guest speakers, lectures, practicing managers and through supporting assessment.

Students will have opportunities to give and receive peer review on formative assessment and will be guided throughout in developing their skills in this vocational aspect of their personal development.

Primarily, delivery is face to face. However, good use is made of the University’s VLE and other learning resources such as e-portfolio to support teaching and learning. Our academic team uses a wide range of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, workshops, field work, work-based learning including placements, employer based case studies, live projects, guided learning, simulations, discussion groups including virtual forums and other digital formats.

How you will be assessed

You will be assessed on your achievement of the programme learning outcomes, which, in turn, are achieved by meeting the learning outcomes of the modules.

The assessment of the programme learning outcomes will therefore be achieved by assessment at the module level. Selection of the methods for assessment will be determined by the requirements of each individual module and the rationale for selection of those methods will be left to the module specifications.

A key aspect of the programme is that you are able to convert your learning by critically reflecting on practice and experience, in line with the QAA benchmark statements.

This is achieved through both formative and summative reflection throughout the programme. You are expected to be able to demonstrate a range of cognitive and intellectual skills together with techniques specific to business management. You should also be able to demonstrate relevant personal and interpersonal skills. A variety of assessment methods are used to ensure you have achieved the outcomes related to knowledge and understanding, including:

Essays
Exams
Portfolios
Case Studies
Reports
Presentations (Oral and Posters)
Assignments
Dissertation

Formative assessment is an integral part within each module and formative feedback is a developmental tool providing the opportunity for you to obtain advice, comment and opinion at an early stage in the assessment process enabling you to participate in and develop your ideas and strategies.

Formative assessment allows you to practice the requirements for summative assessment better enabling you to assess your own strengths and areas for improvement.

Formative feedback can take a number of forms including short essays, research exercises, peer reviews, presentations, mock examinations and on-line activities, such as blogs and wikis.

Overview

96-112 UCAS Tariff Points, You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table..

Qualifications

Entry Requirements

A-levels: CCC-BBC

T-levels: P (C+) – M All subjects accepted for entry to this course

Access to HE: 45 Credits at Merit – 15 Credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit

CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: C - B

OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM – DMM

Scottish Highers: 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Highers

Irish LC Highers: 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Irish Leaving Certificate Highers

Alternative routes: If don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Year as an alternative route to this course. 

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.

Where you have received a conditional offer subject to achieving particular grades/UCAS tariff scores, and do not quite meet these scores, please try not to worry, where vacancies exist our Admissions specialists will review your whole application again and take account of any mitigating circumstances and reassess your suitability for the course.

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. For some individuals, the disadvantages they have experienced in their life mean that they have not been able to demonstrate their full academic potential. Where a person lives and their personal circumstances can all affect their educational attainment.

We take this context into account and look for an applicant’s potential when making admission decisions. The University of Cumbria will make offers to applicants that live in postal code regions with the lowest participation in Higher Education (Polar 4 quintile 1 – you can check your postcode here) and care leavers, offers will be made at the bottom of any UCAS Tariff range. Attendance at our Masterclasses and Summer Schools will also allow applicants to receive an offer lower within the tariff range. (T&Cs apply)

Contact ugadmissions@cumbria.ac.uk for more information.

Returning to Education

If you are over 21 and returning to study after being in relevant employment for a minimum of 3 years and do not meet the published entry requirements for Year 1 of our degree courses, please do not assume you are not qualified to join us. Our experienced Admissions and Academic staff will review your prior qualifications and professional experience to support your application.

Language requirements

Please follow the link to check language requirements for this programme here.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

2022 - 2023

£9,250 - UK
£13,250 - International

You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduce fee of £1650.

The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs.

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

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. No matter your choice of course or career path, our International Team is here to support you.

More Information

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000.

Student Finance

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 per year for these items.

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BA (Hons) - International Business Management (with sandwich placement)