Want to run an internationally successful business? Interested in how it operates around the globe? BA (Hons) Business and Management (International Business) at Bath Spa University is an innovative and creative course offering specialism in International Business. You’ll develop the subject knowledge and core skills needed to excel in all kinds of businesses. You’ll experience exceptional learning environments, supported by academic staff with subject expertise who will assist you along the way.
- Choice of work placement length – 10 months or 10 weeks.
- Develop as a person to achieve your potential through learning about international business theories and practices.
- Have the flexibility to choose modules that you’re interested in.
- Bring in modules from areas outside of your course, such as Sustainability or Marketing.
Course Details - Modules
Year One will give you a broad understanding of today’s business environment, from organisational operation, to trends in economic thinking, to the importance of data in business. You’ll cover topics such as Organisations and the Business Environment; Economics and Globalisation; and Managing Data.
In Year Two you’ll take your skills forward and focus on the inner workings of businesses, developing the skills that employers look. During this year you’ll also have the chance to plan a simulated business by yourself or with fellow students in the pathway module. You will also learn to form opinions on how businesses manage challenges, you’ll work on projects and use business techniques to solve problems.
Finally, Year Three will see you undertake an in-depth business research project in International Business, and explore the knowledge and obtain the skills in cross-cultural management by taking the pathway module. Again, you’ll choose other topics that excite you, from Managing Sustainability to Organisational Strategy.
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Course Details – Assessment Method
You'll be assessed in a wide range of ways that will test your business knowledge and management skills. These could include presentations, work related projects, group-work, computer based simulations, podcasts, examinations, essays, videos and business reports.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January 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
Course code:
0T6Y
Institution code:
B20
Campus Name:
Main Site
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
A level Grades BCC-CCC preferred.
Grade Merit is preferred.
Typical offers for applicants with Access to HE will be the Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, including 30 at merit or higher).
A minimum score of 27 points with evidence of interest in business accepted.
