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International Business Management at Coventry University - UCAS

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Course summary

Learn how international businesses operate and grow, develop skills in strategy, marketing and cross-cultural management to prepare for a global career in business and management. This course is ideal for you if you're interested in how global businesses work and want a career in international management. Learn how to develop real-world skills by taking advantage of potential opportunities to work on global projects² and preparing for jobs in global businesses. This course aims to:

  • prepare you for global business careers in a variety of industries
  • provide you with opportunities to develop skills essential to succeeding in a global business environment
  • take a collaborative approach to address global challenges, for the betterment of society.
Why you should study this course
  • Understand and solve complicated international business problems by working with other students to ensure your solutions are ethical and respectful of different cultures.
  • Learn how environmental forces influence global business trends and learn how to develop relevant strategies to deal with the resulting opportunities and threats.
  • Explore the differences between countries and markets to understand emerging trends and the challenges international businesses face, supporting your development in making informed business strategy decisions.
  • You may have the opportunity to benefit from real-world teaching and learning, including working on live case studies and attending guest industry speaker events, helping you learn how to apply theory in real contexts.
  • Explore how international businesses operate, trade, and expand, with possible opportunities to gain practical experience in global business through online projects with students and professionals from other countries.
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Modules

Year One: This course has a common first year which enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Common first-year courses: Advertising and Digital Marketing BA (Hons) Business Administration BBA (Hons) Business and Human Resources Management BA (Hons) Business and Marketing BA (Hons) Business Management BA (Hons) Enterprise and Entrepreneurship BA (Hons) Event Management BA (Hons) Marketing BA (Hons) Sport Business Management BA (Hons) Modules: Marketing, Digital and Social Media People and Organisations Analytics for Decision- Making Responsible Management, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship Year Two Modules Research and Insight Data Driven Resource Management Global Operations and Supply Chain Trade and Innovation in a Global Context Sandwich Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. Final Year Modules Applied Project Design Thinking and Project Management One Planet Marketing International Business Strategy and Governance We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

Assessment method

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods may include: Phase tests Essays Group work Presentations Reports Projects Coursework Exams Individual assignments. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Professional bodies

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

  • European Foundation for Management Development
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Business Graduates Association
  • Small Business Charter
  • Chartered Association of Business Schools
  • Principles for Responsible Management Education

How to apply

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:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.


Student Outcomes

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65%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
80%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

Additional costs/fee information 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 . Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
International Business Management at Coventry University - UCAS