BA (Hons) International Business with Foundation

The following course information is for students applying for entry in September 2023. If you're looking to start a similar course in January 2023, please refer to this page. 

If you’re looking for a degree that immerses you in the challenges of global business in today’s fast-moving economy, this course is for you.

Studying businesses and brands from all over the world, you’ll gain an understanding
of how international businesses thrive – learning core competencies including finance, economic policy and strategic management, while developing your ability to think creatively and innovate globally.

You'll take on practical simulations, testing how you respond to digital disruption and strategic management while launching a mock start-up, and you'll learn how to critically analyse global economic policy – answering questions of ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

Using illustrative case studies, you'll learn how to classify and break down business practices within markets, industries and cultures – developing insight into North America, Latin America, Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific (APAC), as well as emerging markets such as BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China), MINT (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, Turkey) & CIVETS (Colombia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey, South Africa). 

You'll also explore the topic of globalisation and examine current debates including:

Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn a language and spend one term studying abroad – practicing your skills on the ground while growing your global network of contacts.

Learn in London – the UK's business hub

From global organisations to new start-ups, studying in London offers opportunities to engage with all aspects of the business arena – gaining valuable work experience and meeting influential industry contacts.

You'll join workshops and masterclasses to learn to think like a- global leader and changemaker, and work on live briefs that are commissioned and evaluated by real companies looking for new projects, ideas and talent.

You'll graduate with the intellectual and practical business skills to build an exciting international career. 

In your Foundation year, you'll gain a solid grounding in academic skills and principles, as well as an introduction to your chosen subject area. 

It will provide a rich and varied experience to ensure you’re prepared for degree-level study in the UK – ready to develop specialist knowledge and confidently make the most of your course.

Some modules will be taken with students heading towards the same or related subject areas, while others will be taken with a blend of students – enabling you to mix with peers who bring a range of different perspectives and experiences to the classroom.

You’ll take two modules related to your subject area and eight shared modules covering key skills like communication, critical thinking, cultural understanding, politics, data, creativity and entrepreneurship.

Once you’ve successfully completed your Foundation year, you’ll directly progress to Year 1 of your chosen degree-level course.

This course is subject to validation.