Bachelor of Arts (Honours) International Business (Birmingham City University)

Birmingham City University

Program Description

This one year top-up Degree programme is aimed at preparing working adults for a world of International Business and covers modern topics such as Business Strategy, Operations, Marketing, Globalisation and much more.

Students will be working on a range of innovative and practical projects such as business reports, case studies, presentations and projects, which help them to apply their knowledge to real situations and make an immediate impact in their business organisations.

Structure and Content

This Degree programme may be completed in a minimum of 12 months on a part-time basis. Below is the programme structure:

• Globalisation
• The Real World of Management
• Business Operations and Systems
• Managing and Leading Strategic Change
• Making Sense of Organisations
• International Business Strategy
• International Marketing

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Entry Requirements

This Degree programme accepts a wide range of qualifications, which includes:

• Polytechnic Diploma or an equivalent qualification
• Kaplan Diploma
• Other Private Diplomas and/or Foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

In all cases, the final decision on to the programme rests with the University.

English Requirements:
Applicants are required to meet the University’s English language requirement

Career Prospects and Opportunities

After graduation, students may choose to pursue the following roles (but not limited to):

• Business Adviser
• Management and Business Consultant
• Business Development Executive (International)
• Regional General Manager
• Regional Purchasing Manager
• Group Retail Manager
• Sales Manager/Executive (International)
• Management Executive (International)

Delivery Methods

Students will attend a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops in this programme. Each module is supported with 24 contact hours with two intensive teaching blocks over the duration of a trimester to suit the needs of working adults.

Assessment Methods

Each unit is assessed by any combination of class participation, written assignments, projects or examinations. Assessment methods may vary according to individual unit requirements.

Graduation and Degree

Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the course structure will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) International Business from Birmingham City University.

The Degree awarded will be the same as that to the on-campus graduates.

Programme Fees

The total fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned) and transcript.