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Course Overview

The International Business pathway should appeal particularly to you if you expect to work in multinational businesses. Or in other areas where contemporary issues affect the way business takes place globally. You should be prepared to consider the different impacts of management concepts in different parts of the world and to apply these to practical examples.

Objectives

This course gives you a broad understanding of business within an international context. As part of this degree, you must spend some time at one of our overseas partners and use this experience to contribute to your understanding of management concepts.

You’ll be able to reflect on this international experience within your final-year project. You’ll discuss issues related to the global economy, and will be encouraged to consider the particular impact of management concepts in different parts of the world.

What Will I Learn?

On the International Business degree, you will:

  • Gain an overview of the concepts, theories, and techniques that contribute to an understanding of business management
  • Learn about issues of globalism and localism affecting the international business landscape
  • Understand the practical and conceptual implications of doing business in a global environment
  • Learn how to analyze the business in the context of different parts of the world
  • Prepare for future changes in the issues facing international business
  • Recognize the ethical issues surrounding business and be able to practice responsible management.

Entry Requirement 

Course Requirements:

A-Level: AAA

If you are studying General Studies, Critical Thinking, or a native language A-Level, these subjects will not be included in any offer condition.

For A-Level applicants, we also require a minimum of grade 5 (C) in GCSE English and grade 6 (B) in GCSE Maths.

BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDD

For BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical applicants we also require a minimum of grade 5 (C) in GCSE English and grade 7 (A) in GCSE Maths.

For candidates taking a combination of A Level/BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications we accept the following:

  • BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 National Diploma (grades DD) with one A-Level (grade A)
  • BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate (grade D) with two A-levels (grades AA)

For combination BTEC/OCR/A-Level applicants we also require a minimum of grade 5 (C) in GCSE English and grade 7 (A) in GCSE Maths.

IB: 35 points overall (can include up to three bonus points) with 5 minimum in each subject.  Please note that for applicants studying the new Maths curriculum we are happy to accept both Maths Analysis & Approaches and Maths Applications & Interpretation.

Access to Higher Education: Pass the course with 45 levels 3 credits including minimum of 30 distinction credits and the remaining 15 credits at merit or above.

For Access applicants, we also require a minimum of grade 5 (C) in GCSE English and grade 6 (B) in GCSE Maths.

English Language Requirements:

For international applicants requiring a Student Route visa we accept any of the below English language proficiency qualifications at the grades listed:

  • Language Cert International ESOL: Language Cert B2 Communicator High Pass
  • IELTS (Academic or UKVI): 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any subtest.  Please note we do not accept IELTS Indicator.
  • TOEFL (Test center or iBT Special Home Edition): 92 overall (24 Writing, 23 Reading, 22 Speaking, 21 Listening)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59 overall with a minimum of 59 in each subtest
  • IGCSE: English as a First Language (Syllabus 0500 & 0522) or English as Second Language (Syllabus 0510 & 0511) at Grade B or above
  • International Baccalaureate: Grade 5 at Higher or Standard level
  • Trinity College (Integrated Skills): ISE III – pass in each area
  • INTO City Pre-sessional English: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any subtest (NB. Must be the 6 or 8-week Cass-specific course)
  • Cambridge English Advanced (also known as Certificate in Advanced English): Grade C (180-192) at CEFR Level C1
  • Cambridge English Proficiency (also known as Certificate of Proficiency in English): Grade C (200-212) at CEFR Level C2
  • Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): English Language Examination grade 4 or above
  • Bellerbys Foundation Course 69% overall and 59% minimum in each subtest
  • Oxford Test of English 130 overall with minimum 120 in each subtest
  • GCSE English Language Grade C/5 or above but 1) Qualifications must be issued by Ofqual, SQA, Qualifications Wales or CCEA regulated body in the UK; 2) Education must be undertaken in a UK school.
  • A Level English Language Grade C or above but 1) Qualifications must be issued by Ofqual, SQA, Qualifications Wales or CCEA regulated body in the UK; 2) Education must be undertaken in a UK school.

Fees

UK: £9250 per year

EU: £19500 per year

International: £19500 per year


This information was accurate on : 13/01/2021
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