BA (Hons) International Business

Our up-to-date, EFMD-accredited degree will get you a globally recognized degree for a thriving business career. Our highly flexible three or four-year BA (Hons) International Business course provides an exciting opportunity to study abroad.

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Typical offer: 112–120
Entry requirements
Fees: £9,250 per year (UK)
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UCAS code: N120
Course length: Sandwich: four years
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Location:
University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Institute code: H36
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One of just 12 EFMD accredited courses in the UK

Study or work abroad for up to two years

94% of the in employment (Graduate Outcomes, 2019)

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Course overview

Graduates with a global mindset, an understanding of cross-border commerce and trade, and experience of different cultures are highly sought after.

With our versatile course, the world is literally your oyster! Learn about all aspects of business, such as finance, management, and marketing, through an international lens.

Immerse yourself in a truly enriching and life-changing adventure. Broaden your horizons, cultural awareness, and advance your professional and personal development with our study abroad options.

Gain specialist insights from industry professionals of diverse backgrounds, opening up a wide range of global learning experiences and introductions. Benefit from their valuable guidance into the realities of global business.

Discover how to effectively manage people from different cultures and backgrounds as you develop cross-cultural organisational skills through real-life experiences.

Choose to study a language; French, German, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish are all options.

Embrace technology, a crucial part of any global business, with experimental opportunities for digital engagement with students in partner institutions. Previous experiences include virtual exchanges for assignments and international business simulation games!

Megan Curzon-Mann summarises her course experience: "International business provided me with the opportunity to not only study with like-minded individuals but also travel abroad. I was able to work in several countries, expand my network, and gain invaluable international experience. This enhanced my post-graduation employment prospects and ignited a lifelong passion for travel." - (Megan Curzon-Mann, Class of 2020).

Why choose this course?

Explore new cultures, work abroad, and prepare yourself for an international business career with our highly acclaimed degree. Benefit from a versatile programme with core subjects each year, plus a range of electives to reflect your interests and career aspirations.

Choose a three or four-year route - we are one of a handful of universities offering two years of study abroad in up to three countries. With over 100 partners in 38 countries, access more opportunities and the option to earn multiple degrees.

Benefit from a mix of teaching and practical experience as you develop the ability to think fast and be highly responsive. Learn more about how past students felt about studying International Business course.

Thrive in a vibrant and connected international student community. Get support through our cross-year buddy scheme and alumni mentors. Be inspired by our successful alumni returning to share their journey and experiences.

Explore a wide range of extracurricular opportunities that will help strengthen your network and skills and allow you to apply your knowledge before graduation.

Take part in the national University Business Challenge or join our Enactus society, organising projects that make a difference every day.

We are a caring and friendly university, and you'll receive excellent support from our staff community team to help you with any academic and personal challenges.

"During my time on this course, I gained a comprehensive overview of various aspects of businesses, giving me the confidence to work in multiple areas. This will allow me to explore different career paths with confidence in the future, without limitations, which is a great asset to have." - (Ryanna Prang, Class of 2022).

Professional accreditations

European Foundation for Management Development

We are one of only 12 universities in the UK, and 96 schools worldwide, with accreditation from the globally recognised European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). EFMD is a mark of high quality and integrity in global business practice and ethics, demonstrating high standards of education and dedication to student service.

Transatlantic Business School Alliance

We partner with The Transatlantic Business School Alliance (TABSA) program, which offers a life-enhancing opportunity for you to further develop your language skills and pursue a dual degree with a partner institution in Europe or the US (an additional language is not always required for US institutions).

Your future career

94% of our students are employed (Graduate Outcomes, 2019-20) after completing our transformative course. Differentiate yourself in the global job market with a comprehensive skill set and firsthand experience of international living and studying.

Possible roles for employment include:

Founder
CEO
Deputy Mayor
Business Development Manager
Group Marketing Executive
Strategy Consultant

Join our prestigious alumni network, comprising professionals in senior positions at renowned organizations such as Michael Page, Google, H&M, Amazon FBA, Legal & General, Virgin Atlantic, Clifford Chance, Thomson Reuters, Novartis Biome, British Board of Film Classification, OnePLM Ltd, Computacenter, Netgem, and Mondelez International. This course opens up countless opportunities!

Graduate equipped with the cultural exposure and business acumen necessary to launch a successful global career. We also provide support to enhance your CV through personal development opportunities, both domestically and internationally.

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What you'll study

Our BA (Hons) International Business degree will offer you an excellent foundation in business and management, with a strong global focus throughout. You have the opportunity to take a language in all years.

Study plan overview – Three-year programme

In your first year, you'll benefit from a complete programme of enrichment activities to further increase your knowledge and practical experience.

In your second year, you have the opportunity to study abroad in English (Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia or Australia). You are required to study abroad for one semester and ideally, you'll be away for the whole year.

In your final year, you'll be back on campus and will start to tailor your degree from a wide range of optional subjects, again all with a worldwide focus.

Study plan overview - Four-year programme

In your first year, you'll benefit from a complete programme of enrichment activities to further increase your knowledge and practical experience.

In your second year, you will have the opportunity to study abroad in English (Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia or Australia) for one or two semesters.

In your third year, you can study abroad with the option of a work placement (Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, Middle East, Africa, Australia) or a year-long placement if you have studied abroad in your second year.

The work placements can also be in the UK, in internationally facing roles and would need to be approved by the placements team.

In your final year, you'll be back on campus and will start to tailor your degree from a wide range of optional subjects, again all with a worldwide focus.

This degree ensures you are well prepared for an international career, with many graduates working overseas. It also suits those seeking a career in the UK, meeting the needs of employers after graduates with a global mindset and a language.

There are also opportunities to further your personal development through our GoHerts program, placements, internships, study abroad and Future Success team events.

Level 0

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Academic Skills	0 Credits	Compulsory
The aim is to provide the opportunity for students to develop and apply a range of academic skills, which typically include personal organisation and self-management, independent research, analysis, evaluation, writing and presentation. It is flexible learning so it can be taken in any semester. The intended outcome is to enhance students' skills so that they can improve their university study and related work, to meet organisational and academic needs, now and in the future.

Level 4

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
People and Organisations	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module aims to provide students an introduction to the key concepts in human resource management and behaviour in contemporary organisations. It will consider the micro context of human resource management, performance and development, equality and diversity and international human resource management, predominantly taking an organisational perspective but drawing on other disciplinary approaches where applicable. Students will also explore theories and models related to learning, motivation, teamwork and individual behaviour.
Economics for International Business	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module aims to enable students to understand the economic context of modern business by introducing and developing an appreciation of the utility of economic approaches in studying the business environment. The basic tools and approaches which economists use; demand and supply and industry analysis, among others; will be introduced and applied to help understand the economic issues involved and the public policy which can be derived. Economics, of course, provides one of the key pillars of a solid education in business and this module represents some first steps in this direction as well as highlighting some of the major contemporary issues in our society and international business.
Marketing for International Business	15 Credits	Compulsory
Students will first gain insight into the role and importance of marketing within organisations before considering global political, economic, social/cultural, and technological factors that present both opportunities and threats to marketing decision making and outcomes. Students will then be taken through core marketing theories and concepts related to researching and developing a basic marketing plan for goods and services in local, regional and global markets. Included will be discussions of how to segment markets to identify the customer groups that the organisation can best serve in a sustainable and ethical manner. Students will also look at the principles of consumer and business buying behaviour, how these may differ across the world and factors that influence buyers pre, during and post purchasing. Positioning and branding will be discussed along with core elements of the marketing mix in a global context (product, price, promotion and place) and how to evaluate outcomes.
Accounting Aspects of Business	15 Credits	Compulsory
The module provides an introduction to accounting from the manager's viewpoint, providing an insight into the role of accounting as a decision-making tool for business and managerial decision-making.
Analysing and Managing Business Data	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will introduce students to the tools and techniques necessary to uncover information in data sets in order to be able to make suitable decisions based on this information.
The Global Business Environment	15 Credits	Compulsory
Advances in technology, communications and transport are key forces behind globalisation. Decreasing costs and increasing ease of access mean increasing numbers of businesses are operating internationally and globally. This has resulted in a substantial increase in intercultural contact. To succeed in this context managers must have sensitivity to, and a critical understanding of, issues arising out of cultural difference. This includes the ability to manage in the diverse and complex contexts including legal, political, ethical and sustainability issues. The module explores two interrelated areas. Firstly, debates surrounding globalisation are considered. Students will explore national similarities and differences, and their impact on business. This includes tensions between global standardisation and local differentiation and the extent to which the world is characterised by an increasing levelness and convergence or increasing disparity and divergence. Secondly, students will consider culture and cultural differences.
Introduction to Marketing Communications	15 Credits	Optional
The module will introduce students to the various traditional and digital marketing communications tools and channels. The module provides a basic understanding of relevant integrated marketing communications, social influence and messaging theories. This module will cover the main areas of advertising, digital marketing tools, content and direct marketing and PR. Students will be introduced to differences between paid, earned and owned media.
Business Technology Trends	15 Credits	Optional
Today technology is critical to many business operations. Therefore, no matter the size of the business, technology brings both tangible and intangible benefits to businesses. It also helps businesses to increase efficiencies, and profits while developing new services. This module helps students to understand the importance of technologies for the growth of business and some of the issues associated with technology. The internet and development of mobile technologies and social media are changing the way in which businesses communicate with consumers and this will be explored along with other emerging technologies. The importance of data and the role it plays with decision making will be explored through practical exercises and issues associated with data and technology will also be covered as this goes hand in hand with the benefits that can be achieved.
Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management	15 Credits	Optional
The module aims to provide a foundation for students to develop their understanding of the close relationship between the different components of the global tourism, hospitality and events industries. The scope and scale of these sectors will be explored and the functions, characteristics and key players of each industry will be investigated. This will help students develop an understanding of how the events, tourism and hospitality industries complement and influence each other. Through a review of the range of tourism and events products, motivation for participating in tourism and/or events will be addressed. Students will review how the tourism and events industries adapt and innovate in response to changing demands and technological developments, and debate key issues. Students will learn from a practical investigation of the facilities and services for tourism and events by assessing a specific region which will enable them to connect theory to practice.
French Stage 1A - General language for work and leisure	15 Credits	Optional
Have you ever wanted to be able to speak French? Would you like to be able to introduce yourself to new people and use your skills to order a coffee, ask for directions or go shopping whilst travelling in a French-speaking country? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Starting from scratch, you will learn how to exchange simple information and then hold useful, everyday conversations in French. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in French. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in France and/or other francophone countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning French for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
French Stage 1B - General language for work and leisure	15 Credits	Optional

German Stage 1A - General language for work and leisure	15 Credits	Optional
Have you ever wanted to be able to speak German? Would you like to be able to introduce yourself to new people and use your skills to order a coffee, ask for directions or go shopping whilst travelling in a German-speaking country? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Starting from scratch, you will learn how to exchange simple information and then hold useful, everyday conversations in German. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in German. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Germany and/or other German-speaking countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning German for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
German Stage 1B - General language for work and leisure	15 Credits	Optional
Do you speak a little German already and want to learn more? Would you like to be able to talk to others about what you did last weekend, tell someone about a holiday or describe where you live? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on basic prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in German. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in German. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Germany and/or other German-speaking countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning German for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Spanish Stage 1A - General language for work and leisure	15 Credits	Optional
Have you ever wanted to be able to speak Spanish? Would you like to be able to introduce yourself to new people and use your skills to order a coffee, go shopping or describe your family whilst travelling in a Spanish-speaking country? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Starting from scratch, you will learn how to exchange simple information and then hold useful, everyday conversations in Spanish. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in Spanish. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Spain and/or other Spanish-speaking countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Spanish Stage 1B - General language for work and leisure	15 Credits	Optional
Do you speak a little Spanish already and want to learn more? Would you like to be able to talk to others about what you did last weekend, compare towns and cities or discuss your future plans? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on basic prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in Spanish. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in Spanish. / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Spain and/or other Spanish-speaking countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Japanese Stage 1A - General language for work and leisure	15 Credits	Optional
Are you interested in Japanese culture, and would you like to learn to speak the language? Would you like to be able to introduce yourself to new people, read the menu in a restaurant or understand what you can buy in the shops in Japanese? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Starting from scratch, you will learn how to exchange simple information and then hold useful, everyday conversations in Japanese. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in Japanese. / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Japan you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Japanese for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Japanese Stage 1B - General language for work and leisure	15 Credits	Optional
Do you speak a little Japanese already and want to learn more? Would you like to be able to understand what is said in a TV programme or a J-pop song, talk to others about your family or what you did last weekend? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on basic prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in Japanese. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in Japanese. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Japan you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Japanese for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Mandarin Stage 1A - General language for work and leisure	15 Credits	Optional
Are you interested in Chinese culture, or would you like to learn to speak Mandarin Chinese for your future career? Would you like to be able to introduce yourself to new people and use your skills to find out about others? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Starting from scratch, you will learn to meet and greet, talk about nationalities and occupations, order food and make arrangements, progressing towards holding useful, everyday conversations in Mandarin. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will exchange ideas and express your opinions. You will also learn to write simplified Chinese characters used by the majority of Chinese speakers. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in China and/or other Chinese-speaking communities you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Mandarin Chinese for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Mandarin Stage 1B - General language for work and leisure	15 Credits	Optional
Do you speak a little Mandarin Chinese already and want to learn more? Would you like to be able to talk to others about your free time activities, go shopping, use public transport or discuss your holiday plans? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on basic prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations Mandarin. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions. You will also learn to write simplified Chinese characters used by the majority of Chinese speakers. / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in China and other Chinese-speaking countries and communities you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Mandarin Chinese for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Korean Stage 1A - General language for work and leisure	15 Credits	Optional
Are you interested in Korean culture such as TV shows and films or K-pop, and would you like to learn to speak the language? Would you like to be able to introduce yourself to new people, understand a menu or go shopping whilst travelling? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Starting from scratch, you will learn how to exchange simple information and then hold useful, everyday conversations in Korean. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in Korean. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Korean-speaking communities you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Korean for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Korean Stage 1B - General language for work and leisure	15 Credits	Optional
Do you speak a little Korean already and want to learn more? Would you like to be able to understand what is said in a TV programme or a K-pop song, talk to others about what you did last weekend, or discuss your future plans? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on basic prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in Korean. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in Korean. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of Korean life you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Korean for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Advanced French C4a - Francophone society and culture	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a keen interest in learning advanced French, and would you like to find out more about French culture and society and discover the wider francophone world? Would you like to discuss why France is so popular as a tourist destination, or talk about topical issues such as sustainable tourism, the green economy or equality in the workplace? This module will enable you to engage in discussions and develop the confidence and competence to use your language skills in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular class discussion you will deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas and express informed opinions in the language. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in France and the francophone world you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning French for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Advanced French C4b - Francophone society and culture	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a keen interest in learning advanced French, and would you like to find out more about French culture and society and discover the wider francophone world? Would you like to find out about sport and the economy, the significance of secularism in France, or talk about topical issues such as immigration and integration? This module will enable you to engage in discussions and develop the confidence and competence to use your language skills in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular class discussion you will deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas and express informed opinions in the language. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in France and the francophone world you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning French for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Advanced Spanish C4a - Culture and Society in Spain	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a keen interest in learning advanced Spanish, and would you like to find out more about Spanish culture and society? Would you like to explore some of the current economic, social, political and territorial challenges that Spain faces and find out about some key historical periods that have shaped the country? This module will take you from the early twentieth century to the beginning of the twenty-first so you can learn about the Second Republic, the Spanish Civil War, Franco s dictatorship, and the transition to democracy. Building on your prior knowledge, you will learn how to engage in discussions and develop the confidence and competence to use your language skills in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular class discussion you will deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas and express informed opinions in the language./ / / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in the Spanish-speaking world you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness./ / / Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers./ / / /
Spanish Route C4b - Advanced Spanish - Challenges in Spanish Society	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a keen interest in learning advanced Spanish, and would you like to find out more about Spanish culture and society? Would you like to explore more of the current social challenges that Spain faces today and engage in discussions about topical issues such as sustainable tourism, data privacy or the environment? If so, this module will enable you to build the confidence and competence to do so and use your language skills in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular class discussion you will deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas and express informed opinions in the language. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in the Spanish-speaking world you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.

Level 5

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Digital Marketing in Practice	15 Credits	Compulsory
Students will develop a digital marketing communications campaign and understand how to measure campaign performance. Students will explore digital marketing planning theories and concepts and examine current digital marketing practices, in order to develop a digital marketing communications plan.
Managing People	15 Credits	Compulsory
Managing People aims at providing students with an introduction to the management of people in organisations. Content includes: The development of HRM, theory and practice, contextual factors, strategic approaches. Recruitment and selection (R&S) including role of R&S, models of R&S and their application. Equality and diversity (E&D) including the case for E&D, approaches to implementing E&D policies, and tackling discrimination in organisations. Flexibility and managing flexibility. Performance and reward management including managing people for performance, motivation and the link with reward management. Employee participation and involvement Factors affecting the success of employee involvement (EI) and effective communication. Learning and development (L&D) including identifying the need for L&D, evaluation of the outcomes, and the contribution L&D can make to people's performance and business success. Managing people activities from both strategic and operational perspectives. Exploring the role of HR function and line manager.
Cross-cultural Management	15 Credits	Compulsory
The module aims to provide students with an introduction contemporary, applied and critical approach to the study of cross-cultural management in an organisational context. It is particularly relevant to students of International Business and Human Resources but should also be of interest to any student wishing to pursue a career in International Business or be involved in working within multicultural environments. It will consider a critical examination of cross-cultural management theories and models, cross-cultural aspects of leadership and motivation, cross-cultural communication, and multi-cultural team working. Students will also explore theories and models related to expatriation, cross-cultural management and human resource practices and ethics.
Financial Management	15 Credits	Compulsory
The module will introduce students to the main theory and practice of the financing of companies, the allocation and management of financial resources within a company and the rewarding of the providers of a company's financing. Specific topics covered will include: the financial environment; sources of business finance; capital budgeting; cost of capital and capital structure; dividend policy; investment risk; portfolio theory and the capital asset pricing model; valuation of assets, shares and companies; mergers and acquisitions.
HRM for International Business	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module examines the development of Human Resource Management (HRM) as a business function and an academic field of study. Exploring the convergence and divergence of employment systems, the module aims to promote an understanding of the complexities of IHRM and the forces that frame it. It considers the patterns, practices and theories of HRM within a global context. This module promotes an understanding of the gap between rhetoric and reality of the concept of HRM and challenges the notion that people management practices can be readily transferred across national and international boundaries The content includes an analysis of differences between national and international HRM, examines structures and the ethical issues impinging upon international business in the field of employment.
Global Supply Chain Management	15 Credits	Compulsory
The aim of this module is to provide the students with knowledge on designing, implementing and operating efficient supply chains. Additionally, it will introduce the challenges and issues of global supply chain management. The focus of the module is: introduction of supply chain management; development and strategies for global supply chain management; supply chain drivers; procurement, routing and scheduling; inventory management; green supply chain management; humanitarian supply chain management; measurement of supply chain management in global scale.
Economics of the Global Economy	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will explore key features of and trends within the global economy. It examines how economic concepts, tools and techniques can be usefully applied to the analysis of key issues therein. The role and limits of the nation-state within a global environment will be considered along with the traditional economic policy issues which are typically encountered, as well as how these are addressed. The role of markets and organisations will be explored, as well as other institutions which operate at a supra-national level e.g., EU, VVTO, and the extent to which they drive and shape economic activity. The impact of international trade and financial flows in the world economy will also feature. In doing so, the module will consider selected sectors and industries within the economy, including energy, thus enabling a particular focus on the sustainability of the modern economy in the face of climate change, and environmental degradation and depletion. This module will explore what concepts the economist can apply to these and other important issues.
Placement Study Abroad Africa (AB)	120 Credits	Compulsory

Placement Study Abroad Australia (AB)	120 Credits	Compulsory

Placement Study Abroad Europe (AB)	120 Credits	Compulsory

Placement Study Abroad North America (AB)	120 Credits	Compulsory

Global Consumer Markets: Issues and Trends	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module provides an overview of the development of international consumer markets from historical, geographical and social perspectives, while focusing on emerging trends and consumer insights impacting the marketing of products and services. It will explore the ways in which the marketing mix elements and market research are adapted to the various international markets. In the module, students will consider a wide range of cross"cultural marketing issues, including international business customs, negotiating styles, consumer brand loyalty, price sensitivity, consumer satisfaction (and dissatisfaction) and so on. The development and accelerated innovations in response to consumer insights will also be considered.
Geopolitics	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module provides students with conceptual frameworks based on geopolitical perspectives that will enable them to identify the long-term factors behind day-to-day events and to explore and debate current geopolitical developments of relevance to international business and the everyday experience of students as embodied agents of geopolitics. The module involves students identifying and evaluating a range of geopolitical issues while exploring them from various geopolitical identities. It will foster geopolitical literacy, allowing students to become fully participating subjects in geopolitical discourse. Additionally, students will engage in collaborative activities that address phenomena intersecting geopolitics and business in an increasingly globalised environment.
Exploring Business Ethics	15 Credits	Optional
This module aims to examine and reflect on the ethical behaviour of organisations and employees. To apply ethical theories to real and current organisational cases and activities and reflect on what responsibilities organisations have to society. It discusses guidelines, laws and external pressures and the impact these have on the ethical behaviour of organisations. The behaviour of employees and the individual choices that may when faced ethical dilemmas is also analysed. Content includes. ethical theorists child labour and bribery price fixing working conditions corporate social responsibility and whistleblowing.
Geopolitics	15 Credits	Optional
This module provides students with conceptual frameworks based on geopolitical perspectives that will enable them to identify the long-term factors behind day-to-day events and to explore and debate current geopolitical developments of relevance to international business and the everyday experience of students as embodied agents of geopolitics. The module involves students identifying and evaluating a range of geopolitical issues while exploring them from various geopolitical identities. It will foster geopolitical literacy, allowing students to become fully participating subjects in geopolitical discourse. Additionally, students will engage in collaborative activities that address phenomena intersecting geopolitics and business in an increasingly globalised environment.
Business Finance	15 Credits	Optional
The module will introduce students to the main theory and practice of the financing of companies, the allocation and management of financial resources within a company and the rewarding of the providers of a company's financing. Specific topics covered include: the financial environment; sources of business finance; capital budgeting; cost of capital and capital structure; dividend policy; investment risk, portfolio theory and the capital asset pricing model; valuation of assets, shares and companies; mergers and acquisitions.
Project Management in Business	15 Credits	Optional
This module introduces students to project management principles, tools and techniques that may be used in a business project to fulfil client needs. Project management is essential in all business development and this module gives students hands-on experience of managing the project planning process. The module content and assessment strategy allows students to apply generic techniques thus developing skills and knowledge transferable to business. Students will develop a project initiation document using techniques such as work breakdown structure, precedence tables and activity network diagrams. Stakeholder and risk analysis will also be considered as these are key considerations as part of project management. Students benefit from greater flexibility and support due to a blend of face-to-face lectures and workshop seminars as well as on-line discussions. The module provides a sound basis for further professional studies such as the Association for Project Management (APM) Introductory Certificate in Project Management.
Placement Study Abroad Asia (AB)	120 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Asia (A)	60 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Asia (B)	60 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Africa (A)	60 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Africa (B)	60 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Australia (A)	60 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Australia (B)	60 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Europe (A)	60 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Europe (B)	60 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad North America (A)	60 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad North America (B)	60 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Latin America (AB)	120 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Latin America (A)	60 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Latin America (B)	60 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad at an Overseas Academic Institution	15 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad at an Overseas Academic Institution	30 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad at an Overseas Academic Institution	45 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad at an Overseas Academic Institution	75 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad at an Overseas Academic Institution	90 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad at an Overseas Academic Institution	105 Credits	Optional

French Stage 2A - Technology, networking and the future	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a basic grounding in French already and want to learn more? Would you like to feel more confident holding conversations with native speakers about topics such as technological developments, learn to network professionally, apply for a job and talk about the future? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in French for both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in French. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in France and other francophone countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning French for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
French Stage 2B - Wellbeing, sustainability, internationalism	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a firm grounding in French already and want to learn more? Would you like to be able to speak more confidently and be able to discuss topic such as your wellbeing, sustainability initiatives, or prepare for study or work abroad? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in French for both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in French. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in France and other francophone countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning French for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
German Stage 2A - Culture, education & study abroad	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a basic grounding in German already and want to learn more? Are you interested in learning to speak German as one of the top 10 most used languages in international business? Would you like to be able to find out more about German-speaking countries and talk about studying or working abroad? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in German for both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in German. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Germany and/or other German-speaking countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning German for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
German Stage 2B - Living and working in German-speaking countries	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a firm grounding in German already and want to feel more confident using your language skills? Are you interested in using your German to enhance your career prospects? Would you like to find out more about politics and society, or talk about topics such as the environment, or health and wellbeing? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in German for both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in German. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Germany and/or other German-speaking countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning German for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Spanish Stage 2A - Daily life, sports, holidays and festivals	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a basic grounding in Spanish already and want to learn more? Would you like to be able to hold conversations with Spanish speakers from around the world about topics such as daily life, leisure and sports? Would you like to explore cultural aspects such as traditional festivals? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in Spanish for both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in Spanish. / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Spanish Stage 2B - Food, study abroad and job applications	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a firm grounding in Spanish already and want to learn more? Would you like to find out about traditional food, learn how to apply for a job or prepare for study abroad? If so, this module will help you to gain the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in Spanish for both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in Spanish. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Japanese Stage 2A - Daily life, travel and culture	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a passion for Japanese culture? Do you have a basic grounding in the language already and want to learn more? Would you like to find out about Japanese folk tales, or feel able to have real conversations with native speakers about your daily life or talk about your travel plans? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in Japanese for both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in Japanese. / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Japan you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Japanese for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Japanese Stage 2B - Jobs, business and accommodation	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a firm grounding in Japanese already and want to learn more? Would you like to find out more about traditions and customs in Japan? Would you like to feel able to hold conversations with native speakers about topics such as your accommodation, apply for jobs or understand more about businesses in Japan? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in Japanese for both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in Japanese. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Japan you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Japanese for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Mandarin Stage 2A - Language, culture & history	15 Credits	Optional
Are you fascinated by Chinese culture, or are you interested in enhancing your career prospects by learning to speak Mandarin Chinese as one of the top 10 most used in international business? If you have a basic grounding in the language already, then this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to discuss topics such as student life, your reasons for learning the language and travel. You will also find out about aspects of Chinese culture and history. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in Mandarin for both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in Mandarin. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in China and Chinese-speaking countries and communities you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Mandarin for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Mandarin Stage 2B - Language, culture & history	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a firm grounding Mandarin already and want to learn more? Would you like to build your confidence further in using your language skills and be able to discuss work and future plans, studying and living abroad with native speakers? If so, then this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so, as well as explore further aspects of Chinese culture and historical contexts. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in Mandarin for both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in Mandarin. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in China and Chinese-speaking countries and communities you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Mandarin for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Advanced French C5a - Francophone society and culture	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have an advanced level of French already and want to develop your language skills further? Would you like to find out more about contemporary life in France? If so, then this module will enable you to improve your linguistic competence through the in-depth study of cultural, linguistic and economic topics such as France's regional identities as well as its luxury goods sector and gastronomy. Building on your prior knowledge, you will learn how to engage in discussions and develop the confidence and competence to use your language skills in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular class discussion you will deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas and express informed opinions in the language. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in France you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning French for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Advanced French C5b - Francophone society and culture	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have an advanced level of French already and want to develop your language skills further? Would you like to prepare for study abroad, a work placement or even a future career in a French-speaking country? If so, then this module will enable you to understand more about key aspects of society such as the French political and educational systems and modern family life. It will also enable you to respond appropriately to job adverts and talk about your skills and experience in an interview in French. Building on your prior knowledge, you will learn how to engage in discussions and develop the confidence and competence to use your language skills in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular class discussion you will deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas and express informed opinions in the language. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in France you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning French for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Advanced Spanish C5a - Latin American Society and Culture	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have an advanced level of Spanish and want to develop your language skills further? Would you like to find out more about some selected Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America? If so, then this module will enable you to improve your linguistic competence through the in-depth study of political, cultural, linguistic and economic topics. / Building on your prior knowledge, you will learn how to engage in discussions and develop the confidence and competence to use your language skills in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular class discussion you will deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas and express informed opinions in the language./ / / / / / / / / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in the Spanish-speaking world you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness./ / / / / / / / Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Advanced Spanish C5b - Spanish at Work	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have an advanced level of Spanish and want to develop your language skills further? Would you like to prepare for study abroad, a work placement or even a future career in a Spanish-speaking country? If so, then this module will enable you to understand more about key aspects of society such as the education system and the economy. It will also enable you to respond appropriately to job adverts and talk about your skills and experience in an interview in Spanish. Building on your prior knowledge, you will learn how to engage in discussions and develop the confidence and competence to use your language skills in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular class discussion you will deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas and express informed opinions in the language. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in the Spanish-speaking world you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.

Level 6

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Industrial Placement Sem B only	0 Credits	Compulsory

International Production and Governance	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module explores key changes in the global economy by examining recent trends in international trade, production, investment and labour. Theories of international production are examined alongside the competitive strategies of large transnational firms. There is a focus on the changing patterns of governance with regards to different varieties of capitalism and the relationship between different levels of governance; the global, the national and the local. The module emphasises the way in which both academic and business literature offer competing interpretations of the nature of these changing trends, their outcomes and their implications for policy. The module explores a wide range of current issues, moving beyond some of the standard economic concerns, to consider the sustainability and ethics of some economic approaches. Wider societal impacts are also considered by highlighting socioeconomic imbalances, the impact of migration and exploring health outcomes under different political economy models. The informal economy is addressed, particularly within an economic treatment of sex work and the sex industry.
International Human Resource Management	15 Credits	Compulsory
The module provides contemporary, applied and critical insights into the management of people across borders and in multinational corporations (MNCs). The HR implications of managing international assignments are investigated, and in-depth exposition provided of HR contexts and features in major global regions. The module specialises in HRM and International Business and is relevant students studying HRM or general business programmes and for those students working/planning to work in an international environment. Module contents include; Analysis of the differences between National and International environment. Examine structures and strategies of MNC's including ethical issues impinging upon international business in the field of employment. Considering the management of the expatriation cycle-recruitment, training, pay, performance management and repatriation. Analysis of industrial relations, structures/systems for employee participation in North America, Europe and Australasia and major. Exploration of political and economic environments and the major features of HR/ employment practices in North America, Europe, Australasia and developing countries.
Financial Aspects of International Business	15 Credits	Compulsory
The international financial system. Foreign exchange rate theories. Foreign exchange risk- definitions. Managing foreign exchange risk - techniques. Devising a hedging strategy. Direct foreign investment risk management.
Taxation	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module will provide an opportunity for students to obtain a broad awareness of the theoretical and practical influences on UK taxation and the opportunity to calculate basic UK tax liabilities. The module will start by examining the UK taxation environment: framework of UK taxation, principles of tax system design and the impacts of the UK tax system before considering individual taxes: income tax, capital taxes, corporation tax, VAT and other indirect taxes.
Contemporary Issues in Ethics, Business and Sustainability	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module enables students to identify and evaluate a range of national and global approaches to sustainability, exploring the various meanings attached to the word sustainability and alternative strategies and drivers. Students will discuss the technology that businesses and government agencies are using to develop and evaluate their practice in this area. Issues of ethics and social responsibility, stakeholders, political legitimacy and economic longevity will be considered together with the ecological issues which are the focus of current media debates. Students will gain the ability to identify and explain the major developments in national and global sustainability practice in the twenty-first century and to compare and contrast alternative approaches, supporting an informed choice of a personal ethical and practical stance to guide their future handling of sustainability issues.
International Business Dissertation	30 Credits	Compulsory
The dissertation offers the opportunity to undertake an individual piece of work that is designed to develop research skills relevant to a specific area of study. Students will be allocated an academic supervisor who will meet with students on a regular basis. On completion of the research, students will be required to produce a dissertation of 6000 words. The dissertation will be assessed using the Business School dissertation criteria.
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity	15 Credits	Compulsory
Students first gain insights into the role and importance of entrepreneurs and the traits, attitudes, and skills they possess. A wide range of theoretical models and frameworks will be considered, evaluated and critiqued. They then learn about the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation for organisations to continue to prosper, to remain competitive and for economic growth. Students will consider what drives innovation, including creativity, evolving human needs, technology, and changes in the competitive and macro environments. Students will creatively explore how to develop products and services, including planning how to turn an innovative idea into commercial/social reality.
International Strategic Leadership	15 Credits	Compulsory
International strategic leadership explores the complexities facing leaders operating within internationalised business contexts. The module explores strategic decision making in the context of international business, including patterns of internationalisation, national environment and development and international organisation. Students are encouraged to consider the significant role of social and cultural similarities and differences, and the implication for working effectively in diverse organisations, national contexts and markets. The leadership focus encourages students to think critically about their own cultural assumptions, and to develop the skills required to engage with diversity to achieve common goals. This includes recognising the additional challenges facing leaders as they work across extended geographies and a turbulent geopolitical landscape.
Digital Economy	15 Credits	Compulsory
Topics will include - Definition of digital economy; Development of digital economy; Digital economy as part of the total company profile; Approaches to digital economy; Internal and external effects of digital economy; International methods of digital economy; Strategic advantage and barriers/ challenges faced through the adoption of digital economy. This will include the impact on the environment as well as the threats to a company s digital operation and assets and ways to avoid and mitigate against these. UK and EU legislation specific to a company s digital world will also be explored.
Global Marketing	15 Credits	Compulsory
Global marketing success is a function of perspective, opportunity, motivation, organisation, knowledge and skills. The challenge for today's global marketers is to identify those opportunities appropriate to the firm, to develop appropriate marketing strategies and build and sustain competitive advantages in co-operation with other members of the firm as well as external partners and also consider the ethical implications of a range of global marketing strategies. To this end, the module will provide learning opportunities to appreciate current writings and perspectives on the global marketing environment. Opportunities will be given to analyse different global marketing organisations and their environments, suggest and implement realistic strategies and plans and control mechanisms.
International Business Work Experience	0 Credits	Compulsory

Undergraduate Research Skills and Preparation	0 Credits	Compulsory
This non-credit bearing module of study is designed to provide students with sufficient research practice knowledge within business studies. The purpose is to facilitate a broad understanding which can then be applied to conduct an independent research project (assessed under a different programme-specific module). Key themes covered by the module include: The research process. Formulating a research project (including theoretical underpinning). Ethics considerations. Research methods. Critical skills for conducting a research project. Writing up an undergraduate research project.
Industrial Placement Year	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad (South East Asia)	0 Credits	Optional
None
Placement Study Abroad (North America)	0 Credits	Optional
None
Placement Study Abroad (Australia)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad A (Europe)	0 Credits	Optional
None
Placement Study Abroad B (Europe)	0 Credits	Optional
None
Placement Study Abroad (Europe)	0 Credits	Optional
None
Industrial Placement (Semester A)	0 Credits	Optional

Issues in Global Economy	15 Credits	Optional
This module explores the fundamental economic changes in the global economy and their implications for both developed and developing economies. It addresses a range of issues related to changes in international production, global financial structures, trade patterns, global governance and economic development. The aim of trade and development is to deliver increases in wealth and economic well-being but the extent to which poverty and average income are improved are considered by exploring these aspects and income distribution in selected countries and cases. For example, the clothing industry and the extent to which working conditions and incomes are being positively impacted, as well as the extent to which such globalised supply chains conform to ethical practices. Other significant factors in driving global economic change are also explored, such as migration and the environmental impact of development, through considering selected cases e.g., the car industry and the development of cleaner, electric vehicles.
Dissertation - Management	30 Credits	Optional
The dissertation offers the opportunity to undertake an individual piece of work that is designed to develop research skills relevant to a specific area of study. Students will be allocated an academic supervisor who will meet with students on a regular basis. On completion of the research, students will be required to produce a dissertation of between 7,000 to 10,000 words. The dissertation will be assessed using the Business School dissertation criteria that the management of the dissertation, the methodology used, the intellectual quality and originality, and the structure and coherence of the report.
Employment Relations	15 Credits	Optional
The module encourages students to critically evaluate different theories and perspectives on employment relations. It also equips students to be able to practically undertake important aspects of the employment relationship such as bargaining and conflict resolution. The module considers the roles of the key actors in employment relations: management, trade unions and the State. The module evaluates different employment relations approaches and the design and application of processes, policies and procedures in areas such as: discipline and grievance, dismissal, collective bargaining, individual and collective negotiation, employee engagement, conflict and industrial sanctions, conciliation, mediation and arbitration and diversity management. The module also focuses on the impact of legislation, both European and domestic, on employment relations.
Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence	15 Credits	Optional
This module recognises the importance of information and knowledge in the management decision-making process by exploring how organisations utilise knowledge management and business intelligence in their endeavours to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. The module will cover a wide and diverse range of current thinking in terms of theoretical and practical aspects of knowledge management and business intelligence systems. Fundamental tools and techniques will be investigated and applied to a wide range of critical case studies.
Islamic Banking and Finance	15 Credits	Optional
This module intends to provide students with knowledge and understanding of IBF. The module will provide the background and foundations of Sharia framework (Islamic code of life) in which the Islamic banking system claims to operate. The ideals of IBF, with an emphasis on prohibition of Riba (interest), will be discussed. Students will gain understanding of various Islamic modes of financing and various financial instruments. The module will also provide knowledge and understanding of Islamic contract and Islamic commercial law. Students will learn and evaluate the latest developments and trends in this field, with special emphasis on the UK.
Creative Problem Solving for Managers	15 Credits	Optional
This module is very practical and hands-on. It is aimed at students intending to become an effective manager, consultant or business analyst. The really important problems and crucial decisions faced by professionals in their work are often complex and ill-defined. They are known as wicked problems or messes. Problem-structuring (or soft systems) methods have been developed to help us cope in these challenging, unstructured situations. Often much of the difficulty is due to people's differing perspectives, the worrying uncertainties or the multiple interacting and dynamic factors. Imaginative approaches are needed to rigorously analyse messy, qualitative issues. Problem-structuring methods take a holistic view and are highly effective. The three methodologies selected are: SODA Soft Systems Methodology System Dynamics With the right expertise and a suitable toolkit of methods, the manager or consultant can choose appropriate techniques, and creatively combine and tailor them to tackle any problem with confidence.
Social Networking and Enterprise	15 Credits	Optional
Social networking is a rapidly growing phenomenon, and it is one of the most influential media in web technology today. Hundreds of companies globally use social media to gain credibility, foster employee relationships, build a forum for communication with customers and, often, to boost sales. Businesses receive inquiries directly from consumers and other businesses without advertising, which results in lower costs and higher conversion rates. Therefore, this module explores insights of the social networking sites and opportunities they present for organisations.
Corporate Financial Strategy	15 Credits	Optional
This single semester module is designed to provide an insight into the area of financial strategy. The module will begin by examining the life cycle and the various sources of funding available at each stage and will move on to an analysis of major business changes, e.g. restructuring, mergers/acquisitions. The module will enable students to build on their business analysis and reporting writing skills, and the knowledge gained about business should significantly enhance their employability.
Diversity and Equality at Work	15 Credits	Optional
The module aims to develop an understanding of inequalities and diversity at work. Its approach is to explain and critically analyse concepts such as job segregation on the basis of race and gender, different patterns of work and time, and pay inequality. It will consider these questions from a historical perspective, perspective centred on the United Kingdom (UK) whilst exploring comparative perspectives from other European countries The module will consider and critically evaluate the various theories concerning gender and other questions of equality. In addition it will examine the relationships of women to the labour market in different periods, and the relationship between this and their domestic roles. The module will consider the role of the state, employers and trade unions in relation to equality and diversity at work, and will examine the legal framework underpinning these issues.
Databases for Strategic Decision Making	15 Credits	Optional
The experience gained in this module will give students the necessary underpinning knowledge and skills to investigate the data requirements of a business problem and establish, through the use of data modelling tools, the structure of the database. A complete database design and development process will be undertaken and documented, to include entity relationship diagrams, data dictionary, development using SQL, testing and evidence of SQL code being used to create queries. A very practical module which develops students business analysis skills as they develop a logical database design model based on a set of requirements. The acquisition of skills in database design concepts and SQL exposes students in a very practical way to the means by which information is extracted from databases and manipulated for presentation to the user, underpinning a more theoretical understanding of information requirements at different levels of management decision-making.
Integrated Marketing Communications	15 Credits	Optional
This module explores marketing communications in various contexts and how technology has changed communications planning and delivery. It investigates how marketers are required to blend communications across online and offline channels to create a unifying platform that can deliver a connected communications strategy to deliver organisational objectives, and how consumers and other stakeholders influence the message and the brand. Real world examples from a range of organisations and sectors are used to examine how the unifying platform must connect to customers through emotional actions. How the story is communicated across the most appropriate channels given the market and organisational context is evaluated, along with the challenges of managing communications for different organisations.
Data Visualisation for Business Decisions	15 Credits	Optional
Large volumes of data are now available to support decision making and thus it is increasingly necessary to be able to understand large data sets. Data analytics and visualisation is an essential subject for those needing to explore data quickly and find trends, patterns, correlations and indicators of causation. Finance and accounting professionals need to be able to provide decision makers with an insight into how this analysis and visualisations can be used to improve decision making, providing clarity for decision makers and key stakeholders. Thus, the module will review how data visualisations enhance business communications and influence key decision makers, and consider the benefits of using exploratory data analysis to evaluate and graphically represent different business scenarios to provide sound scientific evidence to support decision making.
Work Placement (AB)	0 Credits	Optional

Work Placement (A)	0 Credits	Optional

Work Placement (B)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Asia (AB)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Asia (A)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Asia (B)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Africa (AB)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Africa (A)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Africa (B)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Australia (AB)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Australia (A)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Australia (B)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Europe (AB)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Europe (A)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Europe (B)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad North America (AB)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad North America (A)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad North America (B)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Latin America (AB)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Latin America (A)	0 Credits	Optional

Placement Study Abroad Latin America (B)	0 Credits	Optional

Contemporary Employment Relations	15 Credits	Optional
The module will explore issues such as the impact of the employee relations culture, how to develop and apply an effective ER policy, how to apply different dispute resolution techniques to resolve workplace conflict. The module will examine collective and individual employment / labour law, and how to work with formal representative worker bodies such as trades unions and relevant worker forums. The different approaches and models of consultation and negotiation and the notion of employee voice and the impact of different employee / worker relationships on the organisation. Issues such as grievance and disciplinary process. Students will understand policy, regulation, and law relevant to a workplace and be able to ensure HR people practices are compliant with these. How to drive effective working relationships through consultation and negotiation. Current ER issues such as employee engagement, employee communication, involvement, psychological contract, and participation.
Delivering British Justice? Law in the British Empire, 1760-1965	15 Credits	Optional
What does justice look like in an unequal world? Is the law ever truly neutral or objective? Does law shape society and culture, or the other way around? In this module we will explore the multiple and contested ways in which law was created, resisted, and understood in the British Empire between 1760 and 1965. The perception both at the time, and one often still referred to in the 21st Century that the British Empire was fairer than other European colonial powers was an extremely important one for justification of the imperial project both at home and abroad. The ways in which law was imposed, negotiated and resisted in the empire was fundamental to this belief, often framed as delivering British justice to colonial subjects. Exploring a range of themes and case studies from across the globe, we will use law as a window into understanding politics and society.
French Stage 3A - Modern families, cybersociety & heritage	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have some knowledge of French already and want to learn more about French and/or francophone culture? Would you like to find out more about heritage and tourism, or be able to hold a conversation with native speakers about topics such as modern family life or the technological society we live in? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to feel more confident in sustaining conversations in French in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas, and express your opinions in French./ / / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in France and/or other francophone countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness./ / Whether you are interested in learning French for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
French Stage 3B - Culture, multiculturalism & challenges in society	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have some knowledge of French already and want to learn more about French and/or francophone culture? Would you like to find out more about French cinema and francophone music, or discuss trends and challenges in modern French society? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to feel more confident in sustaining conversations in French in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas, and express your opinions in French./ / / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in France and/or other francophone countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness./ / Whether you are interested in learning French for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
German Stage 3A - Historical contexts and the world of work	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a firm grounding in German already and want to learn more? Would you like to find out more about the significance of the fall of the Berlin Wall and German re-unification or the world of work today in a German-speaking country? Would you like to be able to hold a conversation about current issues such as the environment and sustainability or what the future holds? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to feel more confident in sustaining conversations in German in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas, and express your opinions in German. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Germany and/or other German-speaking countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning German for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
German Stage 3B - Changes and challenges in society	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a firm grounding in German already and want to learn more? Would you like to watch and discuss a film with your peers or native speakers? Would you like to be able to exchange ideas about current issues such as globalisation, migration, wealth and poverty? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to feel more confident in sustaining conversations in German in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas, and express your opinions in German./ Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Germany and/or other German-speaking countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning German for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Spanish Stage 3A - Family life and leisure	15 Credits	Optional
Can you speak some Spanish already and want to learn more? Would you like to find out about some Spanish and Mexican festivals and explore regional identities? Would you like to be able to hold a conversation about modern family life? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to feel more confident in sustaining conversations in Spanish in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas, and express your opinions in Spanish./ / / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Spain and/or other Spanish-speaking countries. you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness./ / Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Spanish Stage 3B - Immigration & integration, cultural heritage and citizens of	15 Credits	Optional
Can you speak some Spanish already and want to learn more? Would you like to find out more about young people and their futures in Spain and Latin America? Would you like to be able to hold a conversation about contemporary issues such as immigration in Spain or Mexican immigration to the United States? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to feel more confident in sustaining conversations in Spanish in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas, and express your opinions in Spanish. / / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Spain and/or other Spanish-speaking countries. you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. / Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Japanese Stage 3A - People and society	15 Credits	Optional
Are you a fan of Japanese culture with good competence in the language, wanting to learn more? Would you like to be able to understand the different Japanese communication styles, and learn how to converse appropriately with native speakers in a business environment, as well as with your peers? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations for both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in Japanese. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Japan you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Japanese for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Japanese Stage 3B - Traditions and trends	15 Credits	Optional
Are you a fan of Japanese culture with good competence in the language, wanting to learn more? Would you like to develop your understanding of the different Japanese communication styles further and feel more confident communicating in different contexts? Would you like to get more creative with the language by dipping into Japanese fables or samples of modern fiction? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in Japanese for both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in Japanese. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Japan you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Japanese for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Mandarin Stage 3A - Business Chinese & the world of work	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a passion for Chinese culture and want to achieve a sound command of the language? Would you like to find out about the world of work to prepare for a future international career? Would you like to gain cultural tips on how to do business in China, or with Chinese-speaking business partners? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to feel more confident in sustaining conversations in Mandarin in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas, and express your opinions in Mandarin. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in China and other Chinese-speaking countries and communities you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Mandarin for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Mandarin Stage 3B - Business Chinese & the world of work	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a passion for Chinese culture and want to be able to have a conversation with native speakers about social and cultural matters? Would you like to find out more about the world of work to prepare for a future international career? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to feel more confident in sustaining conversations in Mandarin in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas, and express your opinions in Mandarin. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in China and other Chinese-speaking countries and communities you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Mandarin for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
French Stage 4A - Francophone society and culture	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a keen interest in learning advanced French, and would you like to find out more about French culture and society and discover the wider francophone world? Would you like to discuss why France is so popular as a tourist destination, or talk about topical issues such as sustainable tourism, the green economy or equality in the workplace? This module will enable you to engage in discussions and develop the confidence and competence to use your language skills in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular class discussion you will deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas and express informed opinions in the language. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in France and the francophone world you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. / / / Whether you are interested in learning French for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
French Stage 4B - Francophone society and culture	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a keen interest in learning advanced French, and would you like to find out more about French culture and society and discover the wider francophone world? Would you like to find out about sport and the economy, the significance of secularism in France, or talk about topical issues such as immigration and integration? This module will enable you to engage in discussions and develop the confidence and competence to use your language skills in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular class discussion you will deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas and express informed opinions in the language. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in France and the francophone world you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning French for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
German Stage 4A - Society and culture in German-speaking countries	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a sound knowledge of German already and want to become more fluent? Would you like to find out more about socio-economic topics such as the economy, business and the car industry in Germany and/or other German-speaking countries? Would you like to be able to hold a conversation with native speakers about health and wellbeing, the media and current affairs? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in the language for both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in German. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in the German-speaking countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning German for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
German Stage 4B - Society and culture in German-speaking countries	15 Credits	Optional
Do you want to become more confident and fluent in German, or even use your language skills in a professional context? Would you like to find out more about life in the former GDR by studying a film and explore themes such as national identity? Would you like to be able to hold a conversation with native speakers about topics such as politics, globalisation or current affairs? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in German for both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in German./ / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in the German-speaking countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning German for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Spanish Stage 4A - Culture and Society in Spain	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a keen interest in learning advanced Spanish, and would you like to find out more about Spanish culture and society? Would you like to explore some of the current economic, social, political and territorial challenges that Spain faces and find out about some key historical periods that have shaped the country? This module will take you from the early twentieth century to the beginning of the twenty-first so you can learn about the Second Republic, the Spanish Civil War, Franco s dictatorship, and the transition to democracy. Building on your prior knowledge, you will learn how to engage in discussions and develop the confidence and competence to use your language skills in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular class discussion you will deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas and express informed opinions in the language. / / / / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in the Spanish-speaking world you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. / / / Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Spanish Stage 4B - Challenges in Spanish Society	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have a keen interest in learning advanced Spanish, and would you like to find out more about Spanish culture and society? Would you like to explore more of the current social challenges that Spain faces today and engage in discussions about topical issues such as sustainable tourism, data privacy or the environment? If so, this module will enable you to build the confidence and competence to do so and use your language skills in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular class discussion you will deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas and express informed opinions in the language. / / / / / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in the Spanish-speaking world you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. / / / / Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Japanese Stage 4A - Japanese culture and society	15 Credits	Optional
Are you a fan of Japanese culture and would you like to improve your language skills further? Would you like to find out more about food culture, sports or literature, or would you like to be able to discuss important topics such as history, politics or the environment? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in Japanese in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in Japanese. / / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Japan you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. / Whether you are interested in learning Japanese for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Japanese Stage 4B - Japanese culture and society	15 Credits	Optional
Are you a fan of Japanese culture and would you like to improve your language skills further? Would you like to find out more about contemporary culture in Japan such as music, art, or animé and manga films? Would you like to learn more about business in Japan and the use of technology and AI, or be able to discuss contemporary social issues? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in Japanese in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in Japanese. / / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Japan you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness./ / Whether you are interested in learning Japanese for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Advanced French C6a - Francophone society and culture	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have an advanced level of French and want to develop your language skills further? Would you like to find out more about culture and society in some selected francophone countries, or key historical events that have shaped modern France, such as the Algerian war of independence? Would you like to be able to discuss contemporary issues such as identity in French? If so, then this module will enable you to do so. Building on your prior knowledge, you will research your own materials and present them in discussions, analysing them and reflecting upon them collectively. You will use these resources to analyse complex, more subtle grammatical points used I these specialised contexts. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in France and the francophone world you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning French for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Advanced French C6b - Francophone society and culture	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have an advanced level of French and want to develop your language skills further? Would you like to find out more about contemporary life in France through the study of key historical events, such as the May 1968 protests? Or find out more about modern French culture and society through the Arts and current affairs? If so, then this module will enable you to do so. Building on your prior knowledge, you will research your own materials and present them in discussions, analysing them and reflecting upon them collectively. You will use these resources to analyse complex, more subtle grammatical points used I these specialised contexts. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in France and/or other francophone countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning French for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Advanced Spanish C6a - Current Affairs in Spain and Latin America	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have an advanced level of Spanish already and want to develop your language skills further? Would you like to find out more about culture and society in Spanish-speaking countries? Or would you like to be able to discuss contemporary issues such as business and politics in Spanish? If so, then this module will enable you to do so. Building on your prior knowledge, you will research your own materials and present them in discussions, analysing them and reflecting upon them collectively. You will use these resources to analyse complex, more subtle grammatical points used I these specialised contexts. / / / / / / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in the Spanish-speaking world you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness./ / / / / / / / / / Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.
Advanced Spanish C6b - Current Affairs in Spain and Latin America	15 Credits	Optional
Do you have an advanced level of Spanish already and want to develop your language skills further? Would you like to find out more about culture and society in Spanish-speaking countries? Or would you like to be able to discuss contemporary issues such as business and politics in Spanish? If so, then this module will enable you to do so. Building on your prior knowledge, you will research your own materials and present them in discussions, analysing them and reflecting upon them collectively. You will use these resources to analyse complex, more subtle grammatical points used I these specialised contexts. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in the Spanish-speaking world you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers.

What if I need support?

You'll benefit from dedicated support teams within the Business School, including Academic Support, Wellbeing, and a personal tutor who will assist you in adjusting to the demands of university learning and living.

Additional support is available from our Student Success team, which focuses on inclusive learning, as well as our dedicated Future Success network, which helps with work experience, placements, and graduate jobs.

You can join and engage with the Business School Student Voice community, consisting of a team of student representatives who regularly meet with staff to provide feedback and ensure the effectiveness of teaching.

Our in-house Centre for Academic Skills Enhancement (CASE) is available to all Business School students, offering additional support in areas such as academic writing, numeracy, and referencing.

Optional sandwich year

At the end of your second year, you have the option to experience a year of working life with a placement, or a shorter internship, a huge CV booster!

Professional work experience is the biggest contributor to your future employability. It allows you to put your knowledge into action, while learning how a business operates and making some handy professional connections.

We'll help you make the most of the experience, holding your hand from start to finish. You also get assistance with your CV, plus help preparing for interviews and presentations, at our ground-breaking mock Assessment Centre Experience.

Students have enhanced their careers in companies as diverse as Mobile Phone Center, American Language Services, Cerise Media (Mirabelle), Clearstream Banking S.A., Dennis Eagle, Secret Barcelona, Greensill Capital, Envie de Fraise, TomTom, Oman Airways, Appetite Creative, Disney, Hype Energy, Oryx Gaming, Minor Hotels and Porsche Central Eastern Europe.

Find out more about work placements

You can take a sandwich year abroad, making that decision in your second year. Studying at one of our international partners is a huge personal development opportunity and an amazing experience.

More and more companies are now working internationally, the experience of living in another country will make a great impression on future employers. Put knowledge into action, learn how a business operates and make professional connections.

With over 100 partners in 40 countries, the world really is your oyster! Our dedicated study abroad office advises you on your options, to help you make the most of this opportunity.

If you study abroad between your second and third year of study, you’ll pay no tuition fee, either to the partner university or us.

Find out more about study abroad options

At the end of your second year, you have the option to experience a year of working life with a placement, or a shorter internship, a huge CV booster!

Find out more about work placements

You can take a sandwich year abroad, making that decision in your second year. Studying at one of our international partners is a huge personal development opportunity and an amazing experience.

With over 100 partners in 40 countries, the world really is your oyster! Our dedicated study abroad office advises you on your options, to help you make the most of this opportunity.

If you study abroad between your second and third year of study, you’ll pay no tuition fee, either to the partner university or us.

Find out more about study abroad options

Where you'll study

You'll be taught on our modern de Havilland Campus, with our 24/7 Learning Resources Centre, offering open and private study spaces. You also get online self-study materials to further support you.

There are dining options, a bar, and a recreational space on campus where you can shoot some pool or play video games. It also houses Hertfordshire Sports Village, featuring a gym, swimming pool, coffee shop and climbing wall.

Discover the Enterprise Hub, a vibrant destination where local firms and students work and learn in comfort.

The Student Union bar and additional facilities are only a 20 minute walk (or short bus ride) away at our second campus, on College Lane. Student housing is available at both campuses.

A train to central London takes just over 20 minutes, and you are also conveniently located on the A1(M) with access to the road network, making travel quick and convenient.

Who you'll learn from

Your teachers include doctoral staff and industry experts who will impart their knowledge and experiences. They will ground your education in solid business principles and case studies that will be valuable throughout your career.

The teaching approach emphasizes proactive learning, drawing from real-life experiences and scenarios shared by your tutors and alumni.

The faculty covers various interest areas and backgrounds, including information technology, marketing, consumer behaviour, psychology, employee well-being, and work-life balance.

Additionally, you have access to an academic support team, a well-being team, and a personal tutor who will help you navigate university learning and living.

Working together, your teaching and support team is committed to assisting you in realizing and achieving your full potential.

How we support our students

At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as stress-free and rewarding as possible.

We offer a range of support services, from childcare to counselling, ensuring that you make the most of your time at Herts and can focus on studying, having fun, and have the support you need.

Find out more about support and wellbeing

Entry requirements

The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students with a wide range of qualifications and levels of experience. The entry requirements listed on the course pages provide a guide to the minimum level of qualifications needed to study each course. However, we have a flexible approach to admissions and each application will be considered on an individual basis.

Typical offer (UCAS points)	120–128
Typical A Level offer	BBC–BBB
Typical IB offer	120–128
Typical BTEC offer	DDM
GCSE	Grade 4/C in English Language and Mathematics.
Access Course	120 –128
Additional information	Find out more about our Undergraduate Entry Requirements.

English language	All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band. If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.
Additional information	Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

English language

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.

If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.

Additional information

Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

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UK and EU applicants with pre-settled/settled status in the UK

Start date	Study type	Apply
September 2024	Full time with placement year	Apply via UCAS

International and EU applicants without pre-settled status in the UK

Apply through our international/EU application portal

Fees and funding

At Herts, we’re dedicated to providing world-class teaching supported by industry-level facilities and incredible social spaces. We believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to higher education, and we strive to keep both our standard and additional costs as low as possible.

	Study type	Fees
UK students	Full time	£9,250 for the 2024/2025 academic year
EU students	Full time	£15,500 for the 2024/2025 academic year
International students	Full time	£15,500 for the 2024/2025 academic year

Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University’s Fees and Finance Policy (and in particular the section headed “When tuition fees change”), for further information about when and by how much the University may increase its fees for future years.

Scholarships, grants and bursaries	Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship, grant or bursary to support your studies.
Disabled Students' Allowance	The Disabled Students’ Allowance can cover any study-related costs you have because of a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability.
Student loans	Find out about securing a student loan, from how much you could be eligible for to when you need to start making repayments.
Accommodation costs	We offer a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget.
Additional course fees	Read more about additional fees in the course fact sheet.

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Course fact sheets
BA (Hons) International Business	Download PDF

Programme specifications
BA (Hons) International Business	Download PDF
Languages Programme Specification	Download PDF

Additional information
Applications open to international and EU students	Yes
Course length	Sandwich, 4 Years

BA (Hons) International Business

Our up-to-date, EFMD-accredited degree will get you a globally recognized degree for a thriving business career. Our highly flexible three or four-year BA (Hons) International Business course provides an exciting opportunity to study abroad.

Typical offer: 112–120

Fees: £9,250 per year (UK)

UCAS code: N120

Course length: Sandwich: four years

Location: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Institute code: H36

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Course overview

Why choose this course?

Professional accreditations

Your future career

See what recent graduates are up to

Jorja Holmes

Tom de Prez

Sarmila Varatharaj

Jorja Holmes

Studying abroad

Making the most out of every opportunity

Tom de Prez

Studying in Canada and France

The foundations for success

Sarmila Varatharaj

Life at Herts

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What you'll study

Study plan overview – Three-year programme

Study plan overview - Four-year programme

What if I need support?

Optional sandwich year

Work Placement

Study Abroad

Where you'll study

Who you'll learn from

How we support our students

At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as stress-free and rewarding as possible.

Entry requirements

UK applicants

International applicants

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UK applicants

UK and EU applicants with pre-settled/settled status in the UK

International applicants

International and EU applicants without pre-settled status in the UK

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Additional information

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