Bachelor of Science (Hons) in International Business

University of Bedfordshire - Bedford Campus

UK,England

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36 Months

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CAD 15,500/year

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CAD 0 FREE

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 2006

Total Students: 20,000 +

Int. Students: 2,000 +

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Polhill Ave, Bedford MK41 9EA, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in International Business

Program Overview

Economies are increasingly global. With this degree - designed to give you the knowledge and skills to manage a business effectively in the global context - show potential employers that you understand how business operates on an international scale.

Alongside traditional business skills and disciplines such as strategy, human resource management, finance, operations and marketing, you will acquire global skills via units such as international economics, global marketing, and Intercultural awareness in business.

In your final year you are supported in finding a placement which delivers invaluable international experience, as well as credit towards your degree, as you apply your learning to project work in a live setting.

Whether you plan to work for an organisation in the UK or abroad, BSc International Business at the University of Bedfordshire Business School (UBBS) is designed to equip you with the skills you need to succeed in diverse global environments. The course offers you a global perspective of business and an education to perform in multi-cultural business environments across different organisations and industry sectors.

Choose International Business at Bedfordshire and

  • Learn through lectures, seminars and workshops, plus projects, research exercises, presentations, and case study analyses with a focus on using your knowledge and understanding in practice
  • Study business management, business research, marketing, finance, accounting, operations management and human resource management
  • Develop your communication and collaborative skills as well as a recognisable high level of professionalism, enabling you to fit in and be effective from day one
  • Gain an understanding of the roles and relationships of businesses in the international arena, and the specific operational and strategic issues, challenges and opportunities that they face at an international level
  • Explore opportunities for further postgraduate and professional study
  • Benefit from a degree which gives you understanding of global business operations, analytical and problem-solving skills, and personal effectiveness and credibility when working across cultures in international teams – attributes which are highly attractive to potential employers

Why choose this course?

BSc International Business offers students a holistic understanding of the global environment with a solid foundation in intercultural competencies, international business, marketing in a global context, global expansion strategies, international new ventures, cross-cultural negotiations, and international trade relations. The course units are delivered through stimulating modules and supported by an optional placement opportunity. You will also be encouraged to take advantage of other initiatives available to UBBS students including our popular Go Global programme and centrally-run employability language classes.

UBBS not only offers an international business degree, but most importantly an international business experience through

  • International business programs, with various degree pathways, at all academic levels - undergraduate, Masters, and PhD;
  • The opportunity to participate in international business and marketing competitions;
  • A supervised final year project with an international focus;
  • Research informed teaching delivered by an international faculty recognised for their top level research in international business, entrepreneurship, and marketing;
  • Business Matters and other discussion forums where you can explore topical business issues;
  • Go global experiences; and,
  • Employability units and optional language classes.