International Business BA (Hons) top-up at Coventry University

Programme overview

Study a course that gives you flexibility to work in a variety of management roles, in different business sectors, whereby the course focus on international businesses can give insights and empathy when working in global enterprises. This course enables you to transform an existing business qualification into a BA (Hons) in International Business, at Coventry University. The one or two year course is aimed at students who are studying a degree equivalent course in business, outside of the UK, such as with one of our international partner institutions.

Duration: 1 year full-time (Entry at level 6); 2 years full-time (Entry at level 5) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2027, May 2027 | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Innovation in Practice, Principles of Business Accounting, Managing People in a Global Context, Effective Business Communication, Big Data and International Trade, Global Sustainable Supply Chain. Year two: Developing Employability Skills for Business, Contemporary International Leadership, Global Strategy, Business Process Management, Managing Global Organisations, Project Management.

Career pathways

The business world is increasingly internationally focused. This course aims to help prepare you for potential future career options in a range of multinational organisations, businesses, management consultancies and government organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You must possess a minimum of 240 credits (RPL with 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5) obtained in any business-related area. This could be in business management but may also be in subject areas such as project management, events management, or a more specific field of business, such as marketing, strategy or finance. An HND in a business-related area with 240 credits awarded will also be considered for entry into the 1-year programme. This is subject to approval from the Course Director. English: IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: January 2027, May 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time (Entry at level 6); 2 years full-time (Entry at level 5)

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/top-up/international-business-ba-hons-top-up/

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