International Business BSc (Hons) at Brunel University of London

The International Business BSc combines a rigorous business education - economics, strategy, marketing, finance - with specialist modules on global trade, emerging markets, and cross-border operations. The programme is one of the few in the UK to hold AACSB accreditation alongside professional recognition from the Institute of Export and International Trade (CIEIT), offering exemptions from professional examinations and access to industry networks before you graduate. The programme examines the forces reshaping international business: trade policy, supply chain disruption, the rise of emerging economies, and AI-driven transformation.

Faculty: Brunel Business School  |  Department: Brunel Business School  |  Duration: 3 year full-time; 4 years full-time with placement  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules in your first and second year will cover the fundamentals on conducting business in a global market. Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: Introduction to Accounting and Financial Management, International Business Environment, Introduction to Management Enquiry, Digital Technology and AI for Business and Management, Organisational Behaviour and Analysis, Principles and Practice of Marketing; Year 2: Economics for Business and Management, Entrepreneurship and Marketing in Business, Global Business Strategies in Emerging Economies, International Human Resource Management, International Relations, Quantitative Methods in Business and Management; Year 3: International Business Strategy, Globalisation, Trade and Investment.

Career pathways

This degree is designed to equip you with the skills and experience needed to thrive in the global job market. You’ll benefit from extensive industry links as well as a strong network of employers, ensuring that you’re highly sought after by top organisations worldwide.

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