International Business courses

About International Business (year 3 Entry), BA (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

Go global and prepare yourself for a career in international business through this specialist degree which combines the theoretical tools and analytical skills required by successful international businesses with a global perspective. Direct entry into Year 3 of this programme is ideal if you already have a Foundation Degree, HND, DipHE or equivalent in a related subject area, enabling you to complete an Honours degree in one year. You’ll build on your previous study of business and management whilst developing the key intellectual and vocational skills that will enable you to succeed in a global business environment. 

• Management Studies at UCLan is 1st in the North West and in the UK top 10 for overall student satisfaction. We are also 3rd in the North West for assessment and feedback - National Student Survey 2019.
• The ability to customise your learning through option modules means you can tailor your experience with the programme to meet individual goals and objectives
• Taught by experienced professionals from a wide variety of industries

FURTHER INFORMATION

Direct entry onto Year 3 of this programme provides an opportunity for graduates of an appropriate Foundation Degree, HND, DipHE or equivalent to complete an Honours degree in one year. It also provides an opportunity for students from overseas institutions who have completed two years full-time higher education, specialising in business and management studies, to gain a British undergraduate honours degree in one year. 

The aim of the programme is to build on your previous study of business and management whilst developing the key intellectual and vocational skills that will enable you to succeed in a global business environment. Global strategy is discussed and the skills for personal and professional knowledge and planning are developed. In addition, there is a wide range of optional modules which enable you to focus on those aspects of international business that interest you most. With its international focus, the course is particularly suited to students from overseas. By the end of the programme you will be an independent learner with the skills, knowledge and experience to make informed decisions about your future career. The course will also provide a sound foundation for those students who may seek to pursue a postgraduate business course upon graduation.

The one year programme includes two compulsory modules covering international business strategy and competencies. Students also select four optional modules from a wide range of options in the areas of marketing, human resource management, economics, accounting and finance, foreign languages, and tourism management. There is also the option to complete a dissertation.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND ASSESSMENT

A 3 year degree qualification typically comprises 360 credits and each 20 credit (a standard module) equates to 200 hours of study, which comprises of a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study. Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors, and will depend on your option choices.

You will benefit from a variety of teaching and learning methods including: lectures, seminars, practical workshops, group activities, personal research and case studies. Personal study and independent research also form an integral part of the course. Some modules are part web-based with links to organisations such as professional bodies. You will also have the option to develop your skills in a variety of areas such as IT, web searching, social media, advanced excel and specialist Microsoft packages.

Assessment includes essays; reports; oral presentations; group assessments; investigating companies and tackling briefs from industry. In your final year you will have the opportunity to undertake an independent dissertation or company project. Exams account for no more than 50 per cent of the final mark (with exception of the accounting modules).

During your first year you will, on average, attend between 12 and 14 hours of formal study per week. In the second and final year attendance will vary depending on which options are chosen but typically between 10-12 hours per week. During the optional placement you follow the normal work pattern of your chosen company.

INDUSTRY LINKS

We have a strong business network between local and national businesses which you will benefit from, for example, there is an opportunity to attend guest speaker events, which are organised in conjunction with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CiM). The companies we work with offer internships, placements, live projects and mentors to provide you with excellent practical experience. The School also offers a number of electives and options that provide students with an opportunity to gain an additional professional body qualification.

OPPORTUNITIES

This degree is ideal if you wish to pursue a career as an international business specialist within multi-national corporations, consultancy firms, joint ventures, financial institutions, law firms, government departments and manufacturing. In order to prepare you for the business world, much of the learning is through the use of seminar case studies and presentations.

58% from listed boards (The All Indian Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or The Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Indian Council for School Examinations (ICSE), or a recognised Indian State Education Board, such as the West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka Education Boards
60% from other boards, not listed above
Where a specific subject is required for entry to the degree programme, 58% must be achieved in this subject
Pre-University Certificate, Government of Karnataka can be considered – send to tutor – evidence from Govind included in entry requirements folder
3% margin to be considered by UCLan staff based on reputation of institution, work experience etc

65% in Year 12 English *
Or
65% average grade in Year 11 and Year 12 English provided Year 12 is not below 60%
Or
Standard English language requirements – IELTS 6 or equivalent

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