Step into the world of international business and prepare for a career that knows no borders. This programme is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, behaviours, and global perspective you need to succeed in multinational companies, international organisations, or as an entrepreneur shaping your own future.
Full Time: 3 Years
360 Credits
January
Awarded by Buckinghamshire New University
FHEQ Level 6
Global Career Opportunities
Gain the edge in international business. Learn how to navigate diverse markets, lead across cultures, and seize career opportunities worldwide.
Future-Focused Learning
Get ready for tomorrow’s business challenges. Develop expertise in strategy, finance, marketing, leadership, and innovation within a global context.
Active Learning
Bring theory to life through hands-on projects, case studies, and assessments grounded in real-world practice. Learn from expert academics and experienced professionals who bridge the gap between theory and practice
Awarding Institution
This programme is awarded by Buckinghamshire New University but taught by Holmes Institute UK in the centre of London
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The BSc International Business Studies degree is a three-year programme taken full time, set at Level 6 on the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ).
First year topics include learning about financial decision making in business, strategies in digital business, and good practices in equality, diversity and inclusion.
During your second year you will study topics including international trade and leading and managing diverse teams. This will help you develop skills including working effectively in a team as well as an understanding of how external environments impact organisations across the globe. You'll also learn about data collection and analysis, and how to apply the data insights to making informed business decisions. You will be able to choose optional modules that you are most interested in, on areas such as business law and generational family businesses.
In your final year, you will focus on preparing for your future and career after graduation. In addition to learning about international finance, supply chain resilience and sustainable strategic agility and innovation, you will undertake an independent professional project. This allows you to examine a contemporary global business management issue, whilst using your time management, professionalism, and personal discipline skills.
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Our Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business degree leads to employment in any number of business, management or administration-related roles.
The programme is also designed to lead to further study in cognate areas. This programme has been specifically designed to ensure graduates will be equipped with the relevant skills and competencies sought by employers today.
The digital focus prepares students for the new digital workplace and introduces the key technical innovations in modern business. The emphasis on using software applications as business tools opens the door to further learning and research and also prepares students for specialised programmes at postgraduate level.