**Course Overview** If you aspire to work in the global business world and with multi-national companies, our course is the springboard for your career. We've designed you a foundation course, so you learn the core academic skills to progress onto the full BA (Hons) degree. You'll critically evaluate the relationships between international business strategy and operational needs, and learn how to provide creative and innovative solutions through the essential attributes of management and leadership. You will be taught to critically evaluate the relationships between international business strategy and operational needs, and learn how to provide creative and innovative solutions through the essential attributes of management and leadership. We will teach you to contextualise business management and practice across a range of public, private and third stream organisations in local, regional, national, international and global contexts. **Why Choose University of Cumbria** You'll get a firm grasp of the fundamentals of international business and communication in small, medium and large organisations with a sound knowledge. But you won't just learn theoretically about business - you'll be doing it. Our innovative teaching can bolster your international business practice - and especially cross-cultural boundaries - because you'll find yourself leading a lecture, or turning the classroom into a boardroom, giving you every opportunity to build your business confidence. - 9/10 of our business graduates are employed or in further study with 6 months of graduating (DLHE 2017) - Opportunity to study at our collaborative partner FAME in Malaysia - Graduate with a solid portfolio of work to present to a future employer - Our strong links with regional, national and international businesses boost your placement and employment prospects - You'll get the opportunity to work with real businesses on project-based assignments - You'll use the latest technology and packages of that in the real business world - We get to know you due to small class sizes and provide a personal tutor system - Taught by academic tutors who are current industry consultants and published experts - Tutors conduct international research giving you dynamic and research-informed teaching - Study in a professional and interactive environment of our dedicated Business School - We'll push you to your academic limit, so you graduate being the best you can be - We'll help build your confidence and prepare you for the real nature of the business world because your career post-graduation is important to us. With the skills you develop on this course, you will be equipped with a significant understanding of advanced intercultural communication skills that will serve you well in a wide range of businesses. Your course will equip you with a wide variety of transferable skills which are valued by employers such as: - An understanding of organisational behaviour and structure - Analytical and critical thinking - A creative approach to problem solving - Keen decision-making - Persuasive written and oral communication - Numeracy and the ability to research, interpret and use business and financial data - Self-reliance, initiative and the ability to manage time, projects and resources - Appreciation of the causes and effects of economic and other external changes - Research skills So, get set on the right path by studying a business and management degree, specialising in international business, that'll kick-start your exciting future.

Foundation year - Compulsory modules: Essential University Skills 1, Contemporary Issues and the Media, Business Innovation, Essential University Skills 2, Leading and Managing Individuals and Organisations, Individual Case Study. Year one - Compulsory modules: Managing People and Organisations, The Business Environment, Introduction to Business Finance, Fundamentals of Business, Principles of Marketing, Management Accounting. Year two - Compulsory modules: Organisational Behaviour, Responsibility, Ethics and Sustainability in Practice, Global Systems Business and Culture, Sandwich Placement, Services Marketing, Managing Operations, International Economics. Year three - Compulsory modules: Strategic Analysis, International Marketing, Applied Business Research and Analysis, Independent Project, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Global Business, International Human Resource Management.

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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.

Course code: B778

Institution code: C99

Campus Name: Lancaster

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

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If you are over 21 and returning to study after being in relevant employment for a minimum of 3 years and do not meet the published entry requirements for Year 1 of our degree courses, please do not assume you are not qualified to join us. Our experienced Admissions and Academic staff will review your prior qualifications and professional experience to support your application. The Integrated Foundation Year programmes support your return to education and are specifically designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree but may not have all the necessary qualifications, skills or experience to join the degree in Year 1. Contact our Course Enquiries Team for more information.

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Student satisfaction : 88%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 90%

EU	8760.0	Year 1
England	6125.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6125.0	Year 1
Scotland	6125.0	Year 1
Wales	6125.0	Year 1
International	8760.0	Year 1

These fees are for the first year only. For years 2 - 4, the BA or BSc fee will apply. Visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/studentfinance for more information about student fees and finance, and for details about our alumni discount.

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