International Business Management BA

(Hons)

Developing your language skills and preparing you for success in the global business market.

If you want to pursue a career in the arena of international business management and would like to gain a competitive edge in today’s global job market then the BA (Hons) International Business Management could be the degree for you.

You will gain all-round knowledge and skills in international business management and cross-cultural management. Furthermore, you will be required to study one foreign language as a core module (either at beginners/ post GCSE level or Post A-level) over the duration of the course. You can choose from either French, Spanish or Mandarin Chinese (subject to demand). Foreign language skills are considered an asset in most business and management sectors.

Typical modules*

The degree combines core and optional modules from the disciplines of business and management, intercultural studies and languages. The compulsory modules represent the essential core knowledge and skills required for each field of study and include fundamental areas of business and management in year one, such as finance, marketing, HRM and global business.

Years two and three modules add greater academic depth to the subjects, and are more applied, practical, investigative, and analytical in nature and include a wide number of optional modules to choose from. These may include:

• Creativity and Innovation Management

• International Business and Cultural Diversity

• Contemporary Operations Management

*Please note. This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2023. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information before making an application.

Place of study: Llandaff Campus

Course length: 3-5 years full-time dependent upon taking foundation (see page 92) and/or year-long placement

Entry requirements: Typical offer: 112 UCAS Points Opportunities to study part of this degree in Welsh are available

Your future

• Past graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as BT, SKY, GKN Aerospace, the NHS and Deloitte.

• Career prospects are excellent with local, national and international opportunities existing in all areas of business, management and commerce. Successful graduates have found positions in a variety of private and public-sector organisations.

• You will be prepared for success in a variety of sectors including international human resource management, international marketing, business consultancy and planning, financial management and international trading.

• Progression to taught postgraduate degrees or research study is also an option within the University.