BA International Business Management
About this course
BA (Hons) International Business Management is a business and management degree centred on commercial operations, trade, and strategy within a culturally diverse global environment. Core topics include Data Analysis and Project Management. Students have the opportunity to travel abroad as part of learning activities, gaining direct experience of different international markets. The course begins with a foundation year featuring Professional and Academic Skills for University Study and Applied Learning Project, before progressing to the first year with modules such as Social Impact of International Organisations and International Trade and Commerce. The second year examines strategy and analytics through International Strategy and Data for Decision Making. The final year focuses on advanced trade topics and concludes with the International Business Project, which incorporates practical project management methods in a capstone piece of work.
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Entry requirements
BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level . We welcome international business management applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. Other Entry Requirements: We welcome international applications and applications from students with work experience in international business. For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page. If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page. Integrated Foundation Year Entry Requirements: DEE at A level or MPP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Pass (D or E) at T Level . We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 44 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 69%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 16%
- Sales occupations: 11%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 36%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 25%
- South East: 16%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills for University Study
- Applied Learning Project
- Foundations in Business and Management
- Social Impact of International Organisations
- International Business in Practice
- International Trade and Commerce
- Working Across Cultures
- Intercultural Management
- International Strategy
- Data for Decision Making
- FDI and MNEs
- Organisational Challenges in International Business
- Reflections on International Business
- Social Responsibility in Practice
- Contemporary Issues in International Business
- Trade and Trade Blocs
- Negotiating Across Cultures
- International Business Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Business Management at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £36,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BA International Business Management at University of Northampton do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Business Management at University of Northampton?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA International Business Management at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
Does BA International Business Management at University of Northampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA International Business Management at University of Northampton?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.