BSc (Hons) International Business Management

Businesses around the world are experiencing a period of rapid global economic change which they must react to in order to grow. The BSc (Hons) in International Business Management will support you to develop a range of intellectual, analytical, and critical thinking skills that will position you to help these businesses address the challenges they face.

Course overview

The BSc (Hons) in International Business Management immerses you in the world of international business. During the degree you will study a wide range of modules covering key business disciplines with a focus on strategy and internationalisation.

To support your personal development the degree includes a free international study tour to explore how businesses around the world are approaching the changing global economy.

In addition to this trip you will attend networking events, gain contacts through our alumni network, and have the opportunity to take part in a range of additional trips and activities to broaden your perspective on businesses and their operations.

Upon successful completion of the degree you may also receive the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 6 Diploma in Management and Leadership and the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE) Professional Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. Also, annual membership to CMI is free for one year after graduation.

Work placement

In the second year of the degree programme, you will apply and develop your expertise during a 15-week work placement. Not only could you find yourself working for prestigious companies in the UK or across the world, you will also develop your confidence and make a range of industry contacts.

International study tour

As part of the first year, 'Entrepreneur in Action' you will be taken on a free international study tour. In the last three years students have visited Spain, Bulgaria and Germany. During these study tours you will visit agri-entrepreneurs and their businesses to learn about how they operate and explore their differing approach to business.

Accreditations and partnerships

We are delighted to work with a wide range of businesses, partners and accreditation organisations, some of which are shown below:

A transcript of the course video can be found here.

School of Business and Entrepreneurship

Our graduates have gone on to pursue careers within companies worldwide and within the following roles:

Account manager
Banking graduate
Sales manager
Investment analyst
Project manager
Marketing account executive

Lizzie Boher, BSc (Hons) International Business Management student, 2020 - "I love the practical elements of my course the most, especially the international trips. During first year we travelled to Berlin and learnt about a range of businesses. If, like me, you don’t want to be swallowed up in a large institution and would much rather be a valued member of a countryside community where course sizes are small, the RAU is just right! This course allows you to get hands on, work alongside RAU’s social enterprises, network with leading industry professionals, and have access to personal support from lecturers/tutors with strong international experience."

During the degree course you will develop your knowledge through a number of different classes and assessments which will give you a wide range of academic experiences. In your third year you will complete a Research Project which will give you an opportunity to study, in-depth, a subject of specific interest or of direct relevance to your future employment. Across the programme Employability Standards are built into every module. These are designed in consultation with employers, so you will always be able to see the relevance of what you are studying to your future career.

Timetables

Timetables are normally available one month before registration. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and societies activities.

How Covid-19 will affect timetables and teaching.

Modules

Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Each credit equates to 10 hours of total study time. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity.

Full-time students normally take modules worth 60 credits per 15 week semester but this can vary depending on your elective choice. Part-time students taking proportionally fewer credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for your degree is based on marks obtained for modules taken at level 5 and level 6 (weighted 30:70 accordingly).

The modules available for this degree are as follows:

Year one

In the first year, you will focus on the fundamentals of business management, marketing and finance.

Year two

Year three

In the final year, you will have the opportunity to select elective modules and specialise in subjects of particular interest and relevance to your future career aspirations.

Plus a choice of TWO electives selected from:

3041 Corporate Finance
3084 Entrepreneurship
3242 Negotiation in Business
3317 International Marketing
3318 Inspiring Change in Policy and Practice
3319 Managing Change and Crisis in Organisations
3321 Contemporary Changes in Managing, Leading and Organising
3323 Food, Ethics and Governance

The availability of electives to individual students will be dependent on timetabling considerations and on sufficient students electing to take part.

All the module sheets can be found here.

Disclaimer information

The University has established various rules and regulations that you must agree to and follow if you accept an offer to study with us. View our full disclaimer notice.

Typical offers

Required: GCSE minimum five GCSEs at Grade C/4 including English Language and Mathematics (or Maths Numeracy for Welsh applicants) plus satisfactory level 3 qualifications:

A Level: (Example grades CCC) – minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points (to include at least two A Levels or equivalent qualifications)
C&G Advanced Technical/BTEC - Level 3 Extended Diploma (1080) at Merit-Merit-Merit
C&G NPTC/C&G Advanced Technical/BTEC - Level 3 Diploma (720), Extended Certificate (360) and 90-Credit Diploma (540) acceptable when accompanied by other Level 3 qualifications
International Baccalaureate: 26 points
Access to Higher Education: 45 credits at level 3, of which a minimum of 15 must be awarded at Distinction and 15 at Merit or higher (Pass at Functional Skills level 2 are accepted in lieu of GCSE English & Mathematics)

Other level 3 qualifications will be considered.

Visit the UCAS website to calculate your UCAS Tariff points from the qualifications and grades achieved.

Flexible entry

The University welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. A wide range of qualifications and experience are accepted in order to join University degree programmes. The University always considers evidence of personal, professional (APL) and educational experience, (APEL), which show an ability to meet the demands of their intended programme of study.

Start-up Visa

The Royal Agricultural University is an endorsing institution under the Home Office’s Start-up visa route. The Start-up visa is for graduates who demonstrate high entrepreneurial potential and wish to start a business in the UK for the first time.

The Start-up visa is administered by the University’s Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Programme and facilitated by School of Business and Entrepreneurship. To be endorsed for the Start-up visa by The RAU, you must be an RAU student or graduate, and have taken part in the University’s Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Programme. Contact [email protected] for further information.

Further information

Alternative entry routes are available for a range of other qualifications. Prior experience is also considered, subject to approval by the programme manager and admissions staff.

Read more general information about our entry requirements.

If you don't meet the entry requirements of this degree, you may be eligible for one of our Foundation degree courses or another related degree course.

International students will also need to achieve IELTS Academic or equivalent at the appropriate level for your programme of study. English language requirements for international students.

For any further help, please contact our admissions team:

Email: admissions @rau.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1285 889912

Tuition fees cover the cost of a student’s academic studies. This usually includes teaching costs, registration and examination fees (not repeat or trailing modules, re-sit fees or coursework resubmission). Any costs associated with work placements will be the student's responsibility.

Re-sit examination or coursework re-submission fees are £5 per credit (for a typical 15 credit module, this will total £75)

2021-22 Applicants

For the academic year 2021-22 the tuition fees for this course are:

	UK	EU	International
Full-time	£9,250 per year	£9,250 per year	£11,000 per year

For part-time study, please contact [email protected] for further information.

Please also refer to the funding your time at university page.

Tuition fees may be subject to an inflationary increase each year as set out in our Access and Participation Plan 2019/20.

Scholarships

The University offers a wide range of generous fee waivers and bursaries. To find out more about the these, please visit the bursaries, awards and scholarships page.

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Applications to study at the Royal Agricultural University must be made through the UCAS system. This applies to all undergraduate courses.

Applications should be made by the UCAS deadline to ensure we are able to offer you a place on your first choice course. However, if you have missed the deadline please contact [email protected] as there are usually places available.

If you would like to apply during UCAS Extra or Clearing, please check that we have places available.

Applicants wishing to study on a course on a part-time basis will need to apply directly to the RAU.

Please contact [email protected] to discuss your requirements and obtain an application form.

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Course: BSc (Hons) International Business Management

Course details

UCAS Code

Location

Duration

Academic Year

Course overview

Work placement

International study tour

Accreditations and partnerships

School of Business and Entrepreneurship

Timetables

Modules

Year one

Year two

Year three

Disclaimer information

Typical offers

Flexible entry

Start-up Visa

Further information

2021-22 Applicants

Scholarships

Ready to take the plunge? Apply now

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Course details

UCAS Code

Location

Duration

Academic Year

Course overview

Work placement

International study tour

Accreditations and partnerships

School of Business and Entrepreneurship

Careers and enterprise

Teaching

Entry requirements

Fees

Ready to take the plunge? Apply now

You might also like

Business and Entrepreneurship

Undergraduate open days and events

Accommodation

Undergraduates applying to the RAU

Your horse can come too!