BA (Hons) International Business Communication (Top-up) at University of Portsmouth

Improve your English while building skills in management, leadership and communication on this International Business Communication top-up degree. English is the language of global business. If you want to improve your English language ability while building skills in management, leadership and communication, this BA (Hons) International Business Communication top-up degree is for you.

Duration: 1 year full-time (top-up); 2 years full-time (top-up)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include General Language Grade 6 (English); Project; Business Communication 3; Business Planning; Recruiting and Motivating Teams; Business and Markets in a Global Environment; Intercultural Perspectives on Communication; Managing Across Cultures; Practical Translation (Chinese); Professional Experience.

Career pathways

Not only is English the most spoken language in the world ( Statista ), people who have learned it as a second language now outnumber native English speakers ( ThoughtCo ). Understanding English is just as essential for a career in international business as business knowledge itself, which is why this course combines the study of both.

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