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International Business with a Year Abroad at University of Kent - UCAS

University of Kent

Degree level: Undergraduate

International Business with a Year Abroad

Course summary

If you are excited by the global nature of business and are motivated by the cultural context of enterprise, then our BSc International Business is the course for you. You’ll study broad topics such as management, marketing, entrepreneurship, and finance with a focus on how these operate in a global context. You’ll build an understanding of international markets and trade and develop your awareness of global business opportunities. You’ll also cultivate the communication, teamworking, and data-analysis skills that will allow you to succeed, no matter your chosen career path. Be inspired and challenged by teaching staff in immersive seminars and workshops where you can put theory into practice using real business data. As a Kent Business School graduate, you’ll be equipped with the industry-relevant skills and essential knowledge to equip you for the challenges and opportunities faced by global businesses in a rapidly evolving world. Taking a year abroad and choosing to study in one of our partner universities will allow you to experience another country and culture as you study and build valuable experience that bolsters your CV. Reasons to Study International Business at Kent • Our expert teaching staff appear in the top 2% of researchers worldwide. • We feature in the top 1% of business schools globally with triple accreditation status from AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS. • Gain employability support during your studies and for three years after you graduate. • Add a Year Abroad or Year in Industry for real-world experience or take a 'Selfie Year' and launch your own business through ASPIRE. • Study in our outstanding facilities, providing you with an excellent student experience.

Modules

Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include: Business Organisation, Issues and Skills  Introduction to Statistics for Business  Global Business Environment  Business Analysis Tools  Financial Accounting, Reporting and Analysis  Introduction to Marketing  Dynamics and Challenges of International Business  Economics for Business  Year 2 Compulsory modules currently include: International Business Theories and Perspectives  Business Ethics and Sustainability  Global Trading Blocs  Doing Business in Emerging Markets  Managing Operations Globally  Optional modules may include: Decision Making under Uncertainty Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Thriving and Leading in Today's Dynamic Workplace Management Accounting for Decision Makers International Marketing Cross-cultural management Year Abroad Year 3 Compulsory modules currently include: Global Strategic Management  Global Trade and Finance  Global Business Innovation and Digital Technology  Optional modules may include: Behavioural Science in the Workplace Understanding Legal Duties in Business People Operations: An Analytic Approach New Venture Creation Corporate Social Responsibility Digital and Social Media Analytics Services Marketing International entrepreneurship Data intelligence and Predictive Analytics Research Project KBS Challenge

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

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How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
N127
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Direct entry into Year 2 of this programme is considered on a case by case basis.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.

Please visit our website for further information:

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html


Student Outcomes

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63%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
84%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £18600 Year 1
International £18600 Year 1

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

Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options. Please be aware that if the Government permits, the UK fee quoted may increase in line with inflation. Full-time fees for 2024/25 for international students are £22,700 for laboratory programmes and £18,600 for non-laboratory programmes
International Business with a Year Abroad at University of Kent - UCAS