BA (Hons) International Business Management at Manchester Metropolitan University

This degree explores how businesses grow and compete in the global economy, whether they’re multinational giants or ambitious start-ups. You’ll develop a strong understanding of how to trade and invest internationally, while learning how to manage the risks and responsibilities that come with operating across borders. You’ll dive into key areas like international trade, foreign investment, and global business strategy, with insights into fast-growing markets such as China, India and sub-Saharan Africa.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law  |  Department: Department of Marketing, International Business and Tourism  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement; 4 years with overseas study  |  Study mode: full-time, placement year available  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our International Business Management course offers a global perspective designed to prepare you for a successful career in today’s interconnected and fast-paced world of business. In your first year, you’ll build a strong foundation in international business environments, cross-cultural management, global markets and data-driven decision-making. Year 1 core: Principles of International Marketing, Multinational Corporations and Sustainability, Global Management of People and Operations, Understanding the Global Economy, Digital Literacy and Academic Competency. Year 2 core: International Finance, Building Your Professional Profile, International Business Research and Analysis, International Trade and Firm Internationalisation; options: Crisis And Risk Management In Hospitality And Tourism, International Brand Management, Organisational Design In International Businesses, Marketing For A Social Purpose, Entrepreneurship. Year 3 core: International Business Strategy, Graduate Futures: Leadership and Success, Business in Emerging Markets; options: Managing In An Age Of International Uncertainty, Multinational Enterprises And Global Sustainable Development, Global Mobilities And Migration In The Workplace, Corporate Financial Management, Place Branding, Understanding The Customer Experience.

Career pathways

With a thorough understanding of how business operates on a global level, your degree could take you anywhere in the world. Our graduates work in a wide range of management positions in: management commerce. banking. finance. manufacturing. the public sector.

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