BSc (Hons) International Business Management

Course Features

Campus:

London

Duration:

3 Years or 4 Years with Foundation

Available Starts:

September, January, May

Tariff Points:

104 UCAS points

Institution Code:

L63

Information about course

Overview
Structure and content
Teaching and assessment
Entry requirements
Employability

In an increasingly interconnected world, studying business from an international perspective makes sense for all those that seek a management career within business; whether it is a start-up microenterprise or a within a global multinational company.

In today’s international market, businesses need employees who understand globalisation, sustainability and intercultural communication. Learn more about these complex issues and its management through real-world case studies, market researched pedagogy, and a strong theoretical backbone at ARU London.

The taught modules cover all the major functional areas of business from; finance and marketing to human resources and information systems. Building on this essential core knowledge, the degree examines and develops an understanding of the cultural, ethical and interpersonal challenges that arise within today’s multicultural global business environment, from SMEs and how they compete on a global level; ethics and social responsibility; to technology and how organisations use information to support global operations and deliver competitive advantage.

The final year “Major Project” encourages you to utilise both the skills and knowledge learnt during the degree programme and combine them with current academic research that will further develop your professional expertise and career prospects.

This degree is in the „business suite” of programmes at ARU London which all have a common first year:

This allows you to gain a broad understanding of the key areas of business.
We know it can be difficult to decide the exact direction you wish your studies to take. Our structure allows you to transfer to one of our „business suite” degree courses, should you wish to.
You are not committed in your area of specialisation; you can do so after your first year at ARU London.

See below for the modules you will study:

Year 0 (Foundation Year)

Students undertake a single 120 module called Skills for Higher Education, divided into the following parts:

Semester 1:

Research Skills 1
Professional Communications
Data Skills
Personal Development and Professional Skills

Semester 2

Research Skills 2
Global Debates
The Pitch Project

Year 1

Business Environment
Academic and Professional Skills
Economics for Business
Business Finance

Year 2

Legal Aspects of Business
Managing Human Resources
Principles and Practice of Marketing
Business Information
Sustainability in Career Development

Year 3

Operational and Project Management
Business Strategy
Managing International Business
Undergraduate Major Project (Integrated Case Study)

We’ll assess your progress through a variety of methods from coursework, group assignments, activity-based assignments and exams. You can expect to part take in on-going problem-solving activities, projects and presentations. You’ll also be able to access support material through our ARU Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

All assignments are designed with your career progression in mind and give you opportunities to develop and improve transferable skills employers look for.

ARU London’s standard offer is 104 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels, e.g. BCC.

Alternatively, ARU London asks for:

Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC.
Scottish Highers: BBCCC.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a business-related subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points.

Applicants studying for other qualifications should contact ARU London to discuss their circumstances.

We also welcome applications from mature individuals who can demonstrate appropriate, relevant work experience.

All applicants are required to have at least 5 GCSEs at C/4 or above including English and Maths. Students whose first language is not English and who have not previously studied in the UK are required to have IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on our assessment of your overall suitability for the course. We treat everyone as an individual which means we will look at your whole application including any relevant work experience and personal circumstances as well as your educational qualifications. Please contact admissions@lca.anglia.ac.uk for more information.

We encourage all students to consider their future when choosing what degree to study. We don’t expect everyone to know what they want to do after university, but it is important that the associated jobs interest you.

Associated Jobs:

Business Analyst
Accountant
Business Consultant
Product Manager
Project Manager
Risk Manager
Social Media Manager
Stockbroker
Human Resource Officer