BSc (Hons) Business Management (International Business) at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

Employability and flexibility are integral to this BSc Business Management (International Business) which allows you to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes sought by employers to help you start or accelerate your international career. You will be introduced to the key functions of business in an international context, develop a global mindset and widen your understanding of how organisations and individuals operate across borders.

Faculty: Birkbeck Business School | Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years full-time, on campus with Placement; Four years part-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time, placement year option | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will engage in active learning with our academics and a host of expert practitioners to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will support you in whatever route you want to take after you complete your studies. You will also gain a breadth and depth of understanding of businesses in an international and multicultural context, the world in which they operate and the key role that managers play. You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include Business Data Analysis, Business Information Systems, Introduction to Accounting, Personal and Academic Skills for Success, Principles of Marketing (Undergraduate), The Economics of the Firm, Understanding Management, Understanding Organisations.

Career pathways

Graduates can pursue careers in business or management in a domestic or international context or in any functional area (accounting, finance, marketing or human resources management) in the public or private sector. Possible professions include: management consultant, accounting or finance executive, corporate investment banker, human resource officer, marketing executive, logistics and distribution officer, systems analyst.

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Entry requirements

Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need: Three years full-time: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC) Four years full-time with Placement: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC) Four years full-time with Foundation Year: 48 points Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. What GCSEs do I need: You will normally be expected to have grade C or grade 4 GCSE-level English and mathematics. If you do not hold this level of qualification you may be required to carry out a skills audit at a selection evening, which comprises English and mathematics. This audit assesses your potential to cope with, and benefit from, a particular programme of study. Alternative entry routes: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DMM English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. UCAS code N137 (Three years full-time, on campus); UCAS code N141 (Four years full-time, on campus with Placement).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

International applicants: GBP 19,320 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years full-time, on campus with Placement; Four years part-ti

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/undergraduate/applications

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