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International Business Management at University of Brighton - UCAS

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Course summary

A Brighton International Business Management degree prepares you for wide range of rewarding career paths, including roles in management, global consultancy firms and international business development. International Business Management at Brighton is taught by our School of Business and Law which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and live brief modules across the course. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. Top reasons to choose this course

  • Customise your degree from year two with a selection of option modules, allowing you to dive deeper into different areas of international business that align with your interests and career goals.
  • You’ll have the exciting opportunity to study or work abroad and gain international contacts and an advantage in the job market.
  • Businesses are seeking out internationally minded graduates who have experience working cross-culturally.
  • Learn with our experienced academic team and guest speakers who bring real-world global knowledge into the classroom.
  • You will be working on live client briefs and practical projects throughout your course, giving you experience that mirrors the way businesses operate.
Why Brighton is a great place to study International Business Management Less than an hour from central London, Brighton & Hove is home to an active business hub, with large multinational companies, innovative start-ups and specialist consultancies. Through guest lectures, placements and networking opportunities, you’ll gain valuable industry insights and connections to support your future career. Named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for finance and technology.

Modules

Year 1 In your first year you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of broad business and management areas as marketing, financial knowledge, organisational behaviours and professional skills. You will also create an international comms/promotional plan to develop your understanding of culture, market dynamics, financial structures and human resources. Core modules Business Economics Financial Knowledge and Skills for Business Marketing Principles Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management International Business Project Academic and Professional Skills Year 2 In your second year, core modules will develop your international perspective, while option modules allow you to tailor the course to your interests or career aspirations, covering areas such as analytics, marketing ethics, leadership and innovation. Core modules International Business Analysis Managing Digital Transformation Working Across Cultures Cross-Cultural Research Options* Leadership Creativity in Enterprise Economic Theory and Applications Money, Exchange Rates and Trade Digital Marketing and Analytics Personal Financial Planning Design and Innovation Applied Business Analytics Marketing Ethics and Responsibility Optional Placement Year You can gain valuable industry experience and earn money on an optional placement year abroad, returning to your final year with confidence, hands-on experience and contacts. Final year In your final year, you can further tailor your course to your interests and career aspirations by researching an international issue of your choice and choosing from a variety of option modules. Core modules International Management Strategy Options* International Business Report Customer Relationship Management and Services Marketing Marketing Across Cultures Responsible Enterprise Destination Marketing Marketing Planning and Strategy Understanding Employee Relations Organisational Change Consumer Psychology Environmental Economics Financial and Capital Markets Small Business and Entrepreneurship Ecommerce and Online Behaviour Dispute Resolution and Litigation Futurism for Marketers Public Relations: Principles and Practice Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) Big Data and Business Intelligence Employee Selection and Development Happiness: Work and Society Retail Marketing and Distribution Marketing Communications International Law and Socio-economic Development Game Theory in Economics, Finance and Business International Placement Project Researching Contemporary Issues in Economics Researching Contemporary Issues in Finance Researching Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour Researching Contemporary Issues for the Intelligent Enterprise Researching Contemporary Issues in Marketing Researching Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management Researching Contemporary Issues in Strategic Management Placement Project *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.


How to apply

Application codes

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification.

Student Outcomes

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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
EU £17250 Year 1
International £17250 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

The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher. *Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
International Business Management at University of Brighton - UCAS