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International Business
BSc(Hons)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 3 years

    Sandwich: 4 years

    UCAS code N110

    Professional accreditation

    This course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Association of International Accountants (AIA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). Graduates will be exempt from some of the foundation level exams set by these professional bodies.

    About the course

    Today's global business climate provides excellent career opportunities for graduates who can demonstrate cross-cultural skills combined with a sound knowledge of international business.

    This course provides a strong foundation for a wide range of careers in the global business environment. You will have the opportunity to develop:
    - experience of studying or working in an overseas country
    - French, German or Spanish language skills (optional)
    - a thorough understanding of the full range of business disciplines
    - cultural diversity awareness and skills in cross cultural management
    - strong links with international students from partner universities

    During year 3 you can gain experience of living abroad by continuing your studies at a university in France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Germany, Turkey, Canada, Australia or the USA.

    In Canada, France, Germany, Turkey or Spain you can attend classes held in the local language and in some cases there are options to divide studies partly in the host language and partly in English.

    There are also opportunities to take a placement year working abroad.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    BBB. Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis. Must include French, German, or Spanish if planning to study in a non-English-speaking partner institution (study with English-speaking partners also available). Excludes General Studies.

    ND/C (Level 3):
    DDM.

    International Baccalaureate:
    32 points with 16 at Higher level.

    QAA-approved access course:
    acceptable, subject-specific units.

    GCSE (minimum grade C):
    at least three subjects including English language and mathematics.

    Foundation degree/HND
    direct entry to year 2 may be possible with relevant subjects. HNC may also count towards direct entry.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.0, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

    Other:
    European Baccalaureate: 75 per cent overall

  • Course content

    Course structure

    The course is delivered through seminars, lectures, workshops and tutorials. Assessment is through coursework assignments and exams.

    Year 1 provides the essential foundations of economics, marketing, finance and organisational cultures within their contextual environment. You will work on academic skills such as research and analysis, and business skills including communication, time management, IT and problem-solving.

    The second year will develop critical and analytical skills in key business disciplines with an emphasis on developing cross-cultural capabilities. Specialist options include language study, sustainability, innovation, corporate governance and ethics.

    During year 3 you can gain experience of living abroad by continuing your studies at an English-speaking partner in France, the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, Germany, Canada, Australia or the USA. Alternatively, you can opt to study at a university in Canada, France, Germany or Spain where classes are held in the local language. There is also an option to take a placement year working abroad.

    Students with appropriate international experience may be exempt from the international study/work placement.

    During your final year you will develop your managerial skills. The dissertation/project or research modules provide the opportunity for in-depth research into an international issue of your choice. You will be able to choose from a wide range of options, enabling you to tailor the course to suit your career aspirations.

    Syllabus

    Year 1
    - Global Business Environment
    - Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
    - Principles of Marketing
    - Financial Knowledge and Skills
    - Understanding Cultural Difference
    - Academic and Professional Skills
    - Optional: French, Spanish or German Language

    Year 2
    - International Business Analysis
    - Business Operations and Systems
    - Business Law
    - Working Across Cultures
    - Building Cross-Cultural Awareness
    One option from:
    - Environmental Sustainability
    - Creativity in Enterprise
    - Design and Innovation
    - Purchasing and Supply
    - French, Spanish or German Language

    Study or work placement year abroad

    Final year
    - Cultural Insights for International Business
    - Strategy for International Business
    - Year Abroad Report
    Choose from a range of over 50 options, such as:
    - French, Spanish or German Language
    - International Finance
    - Employee Selection and Development
    - Law of International Trade
    - International Marketing
    - Project and Event Management
    - Globalisation and International Markets

    You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:

    Programme Specification

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    BSc(Hons) International Business  [J1EG009]
    UK/EU 9,000 GBP
    Island Students 9,000 GBP
    International 10,500 GBP

    If you choose to take the professional placement (sandwich) year offered on this course you will pay a reduced fee during this year. Our fee for the professional placement year is currently £750 for Home and Island Students and £1,760 for International students. This fee may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

    Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.

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    Living in Brighton

    Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.

    Social scene

    Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.

    Music event on the beach

    Arts

    The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.

    Burning the Clocks winter solstice festival

    Sports

    Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.

    Playing volleyball on the seafront

  • Career opportunities

    Graduating with an International Business degree provides you with a huge choice of careers.

    You can follow many different routes, such as international management, sales and marketing, finance, human resource management, purchasing and logistics. It will also prepare you with the skills appropriate to non-profit international agencies.

    The course will enhance confidence and the ability to work effectively in business, whether you are working for a global business in the UK or working abroad in a different culture.

    Recent graduates have joined companies such as:
    - AIG Europe SA (Accountant, Helsinki)
    - IBM (IT professional, German)
    - McCann Erikson (Account Executive, London)
    - Bayer AG (Project Leader, German)
    - Danone Group (Marketing Assistant, Rome)
    - Kimberly Clark Europe (Customer Service, France)
    - Ralph Lauren (Human Resource Officer, America)
    - Pricewaterhouse Coopers(Associate, Germany)
    - American Express (Financial Analyst).
    Others have progressed to post-graduate courses in a range of specialisms including environmental studies and fashion management.

    Visit the careers service website.

  • More...

    Why study at Brighton Business School?

    Tackle real life business problems, ready for your career. We approach the academic theory of business from a practical perspective that closely reflects true-to-life issues and scenarios, giving you a real entrepreneurial edge.

    Benefit from excellent teaching and learning support. We have 40 years' experience of running business courses. You will be allocated a personal tutor who will help support and guide you through your first year.

    Gain the knowledge and the skills that industry want. Our partners in industry and the professions contribute to course development and teaching.

    Be part of an institution that is innovative and relevant. The Research Assessment Exercise (2008) ranked us in the top 15 UK business schools in terms of world-leading research outputs.

    Live and study in an outstanding location. Brighton is a city with an extremely lively cultural and social life. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.

    More reasons to study at Brighton Business School

     

    Helping develop your career

    We provide career support from the first year. This is the only way to ensure our students are employable in the highly competitive job market. We do this by:

    The university's Careers Service offers guidance relating to any aspect of your career planning and development. The service is in regular contact with over 1,800 employers who post vacancies and attend our careers fairs.

    Beepurple is the university’s entrepreneurship network. Taking part in beepurple activities, you will meet like-minded people, hear how other recent graduates have set up their own ventures and gain key enterprise skills that will help you stand out from the crowd.

    Momentum is our award-winning mentoring scheme. It pairs students with professionals who wish to share their experience. Students and their mentors meet regularly to exchange ideas, allowing the student to develop new skills and enhance their career prospects.

     

    International students

    Brighton Business School is a truly international place to study.

    As an international student, you will be supported from the moment you start with us. This includes:
    - a free orientation programme
    - a free pickup from Heathrow or Gatwick airport
    - free English language tuition (throughout your first year)
    - guaranteed accommodation in your first year
    - a range of scholarships and bursaries
    - a team of support staff to assist you, including a personal tutor.

    More details on support for international students

    Your level of English

    The level of English you need depends on the course. The details are included in the course information, but for more general information read our information on English language requirements.

    However, we provide a number of ways to improve your English before you start your course, and free English language support you while you are studying.

    Meeting entry requirements

    We can help you meet our academic entry requirements if your qualifications are not the correct level to study at university in the UK. The preparation courses at the University of Brighton’s International College have been specially designed to help international students to progress to an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course at the university.

    More about our university preparation courses

What our students say

Application process
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01273 642151
Email undergrad.business@brighton.ac.uk

International students:
+44 (0)207 250 6749
international@brighton.ac.uk

 

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