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Business Management (International Business) with Foundation Year at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS

Birkbeck, University of London

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: University of London

Business Management (International Business) with Foundation Year

Course options

2026 - 2027
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Birkbeck, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

1Nov
Birkbeck, University of London - Undergraduate Open Day
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Course summary

Our BSc Business Management (International Business) gives you the opportunity to learn how to operate across different international contexts. You will challenge your understanding of different cultural values and perspectives, develop a global mindset and widen your understanding of how organisations and individuals operate across borders. Why choose this course?

  • This course provides you with in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of a range of management issues.
  • It is led by world-class academics who produce innovative research focused on the world of business.
  • You will have the chance to study alongside, and develop lifelong connections with, a diverse group of students from different countries and at different stages in their careers.
  • It also offers you the opportunity to follow a Placement route designed to enhance your career prospects, build your professional networks and apply the knowledge and skills you have gained in a work context.
What you will learn This course will provide you with a solid foundation in a range of business disciplines, including:
  • strategic management
  • marketing
  • finance and operations management
  • human resource management
  • accounting
  • managerial economics.
With the knowledge and tools gained on this course, you will be well prepared to pursue a global career, either as an individual or as part of a multinational company. How you will learn We aim for innovative and engaging ways of teaching to ensure you have the best learning experience. This means you will learn through a combination of lectures and smaller, interactive seminars or workshops in which you will gain theoretical and practical knowledge. You can study this course full- or part-time and choose your own timetable for the core/compulsory modules selecting whether to study them in the daytime or evening. Placement route If you opt for the full-time Placement route on this course, it will give you the opportunity to develop your international business skills in the workplace and apply learning from your degree in a professional setting to further increase your employability when you graduate. Please note that this option is not available for students who require a Student visa to study in the UK. Foundation Year If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. Highlights
  • Our academic staff are active researchers, as well as enthusiastic teachers, and regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals.
  • We have particular research strengths in international business and strategy, the management of innovation and entrepreneurship, human resource management, corporate governance, sport management and marketing, as well as financial management and accounting.
  • We engage in significant collaborative research and have excellent contacts with many public and private sector organisations, professional bodies and researchers at other academic institutions.
Careers and employability The transferable skills you will gain are greatly valued by a wide range of employers and include:
  • critical reflection and analysis
  • presentation skills
  • the ability to work under pressure in teams
  • a broad knowledge of business and management.
Graduates can pursue careers in business or management in a domestic or international context or in any functional area in the public or private sector. Possible professions include:
  • management consultant
  • accounting or finance executive
  • corporate investment banker
  • human resource officer
  • marketing executive
  • logistics and distribution officer
  • systems analyst.

Modules

For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.

Assessment method

Mid-term tests and end-of-term examinations, individual or group presentations, written essays and a research project/dissertation.

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. If you don’t meet the minimum English language requirements, please contact us or see our international study skills page for more details of how we can help.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Business Management (International Business) with Foundation Year at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS