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This programme examines the commercial, cultural and institutional issues that shape organisations operating across national borders. The curriculum examines global trade, international marketing, culture, operations and strategic expansion, linking conceptual study with current questions in connected markets and diverse stakeholder environments.
You will interpret international business cases and assess how organisations adapt their decisions to different market, regulatory and cultural conditions. You will work through guided activities, applied scenarios and peer discussion, developing a disciplined approach to evidence, communication and independent work.
The curriculum combines global perspective with careful attention to ethical sourcing, sustainability and the uneven effects of international business activity. Learning is organised for online participation, with clear milestones, tutor feedback and space to connect ideas across the programme. Throughout, opportunities to compare perspectives and receive formative feedback help consolidate your understanding, refine your judgement and prepare you to engage confidently with unfamiliar professional challenges. The final stage invites you to bring your learning together in a sustained piece of work.
What You’ll Learn
- Analyse international business environments
- Compare cross-cultural management approaches
- Evaluate market entry and internationalisation choices
- Explain global trade and supply considerations
- Develop internationally informed marketing recommendations
- Communicate responsibly across cultural contexts
Programme Structure
Level 4
- Academic Practice for International Business
- Principles of Management
- Global Economic Contexts
- Business Communication Across Cultures
- Marketing Fundamentals
Level 5
- International Trade and Finance
- Cross-Cultural Management
- International Marketing
- Global Supply Networks
- Comparative Business Environments
Level 6
- International Business Strategy
- Market Entry and Expansion
- Global Ethics and Sustainability
- Negotiation Across Borders
- International Business Project
Entry Requirements
Applicants are normally expected to have completed secondary education or an equivalent qualification. Relevant work experience and prior learning may be considered alongside academic study. Applicants should be comfortable with independent online learning.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate English-language proficiency appropriate for degree-level study. Equivalent evidence of English proficiency may be considered as part of the application.
Assessment
Assessment is designed to develop academic understanding and applied judgement through written assignments, case analyses, projects, presentations, reflective tasks and a substantial final-stage project. Timed or examination-style assessments may be used where they are appropriate to the module learning outcomes.
Career Opportunities
- International Sales Coordinator
- Export Administrator
- Market Research Executive
- Supply Chain Coordinator
- Business Development Executive
- Trade Support Officer
Further Study
Graduates may progress to master’s study in international business, global management, international marketing, supply chain management or an MBA, depending on individual interests and entry requirements.