BSc (Hons) International Business at University of Kent

International Business examines how organisations navigate global markets, cultures, supply chains and political, economic and social change. Students explore international strategy, marketing, trade and finance, global operations and entrepreneurship while building analytical and decision-making skills. A year in industry is available.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; variants: year abroad, year in industry (Canterbury)  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory modules include Financial Accounting for Decision Makers, Professional Skills for International Business Leaders and Insight Essentials for International Business Leaders. Stage 2 includes Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, International Business Theories and Perspectives, Managing Operations Globally, International Marketing and Data for Decision Making. Stage 3 includes International Business Strategy, International Trade and Finance, Leading Through Disruption, Cross-cultural management and Contemporary Issues in International Business.

Career pathways

Graduates go into consulting, global operations, supply chain, marketing, finance, business development, technology, trade and entrepreneurship, in roles such as business analyst, management consultant and international marketing. Students have completed placements with organisations including BMW, Formula 1, GE Aerospace, Samsung, SAP, Enterprise Mobility and Pernod Ricard.

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