Course summary

Why study BA International Business with us? We focus on cultivating essential transferable skills—communication, critical thinking, teamwork—integral for success in international business. Benefit from a strong theoretical foundation covering marketing, human resource management, global strategy, and intercultural ethics, guided by experienced tutors with international business expertise. Plus, seize the chance to strengthening your grasp of international business practices and their practical application through a year of study abroad at partner universities in Europe and the USA. Our innovative Enterprise Development Hub provides support for entrepreneurial ventures, ensuring you're well-prepared for various business opportunities. Our curriculum is designed to integrate practical experience from the start, saving you an extra year of study. With career opportunities in diverse industries, our graduates find success in roles like product developers, market researchers, and investment banking analysts. What will you learn? Benefit from a comprehensive international business syllabus, tailored to meet the challenges and demands of our globalized world. Your studies will focus on specialized areas, including international trade, ethics, and the essentials of business finance, essential for effective decision-making in a global environment. Develop a personal portfolio showcasing your skills, from CVs to work experience records. Explore the fundamentals of business finance crucial for effective decision-making in the globalized environment. You'll experience a diverse range of teaching methods, from lectures and workshops to role-play and problem-solving exercises, ensuring that you gain a well-rounded education. Additionally, the option for a year-long work placement, complete with an assessed report, or two shorter placements, adds valuable practical experience to your academic journey. How do we support your career development? You'll have a Personal Tutor, Student Learning Assistant, and Graduate Academic Assistant—all experienced in your field—ready to assist whenever needed. Our focus on employability opens doors to diverse industries, with graduates finding success in roles such as Investment Banking Analyst, Marketing Manager, and more. The option for work placements, either a year-long assignment or two shorter ones, ensures practical skills and exempts you from tuition fees, preparing you for a thriving international business career. Introducing our new Learning Framework After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/