BSc International Business Management

The BSc in International Business Management at Northumbria University has accreditation from EFMD and AACSB and is designed to give students a specialised business and management education with a global focus. 

Students in this course will learn important skills and knowledge across different parts of business, looking at how real-world business decisions are made in an international context. Students also have the opportunity to study or gain work experience abroad for a year.

The course uses different teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and group projects and students are assessed through exams, essays, presentations, and practical projects, designed to test their understanding and ability to apply what they've learned. The course aims to provide students with both the theoretical understanding and the practical skills that are highly sought after by employers in today's business world.

Northumbria University, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, is a modern place of learning that puts a strong emphasis on research and giving students a great education. It is well thought of because of its good teaching and its connections with businesses and industries. The university has many different courses for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, covering subjects like Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and the Arts. Northumbria University is dedicated to helping students succeed in their careers by giving them useful knowledge and practical skills.

To apply for this course, you will need to write a personal statement. In this statement, please explain why you want to study this specific course and give any other information about your previous studies that is relevant to your application.

You will also need a reference letter from a teacher or an employer who knows your academic or professional abilities. If you have any work experience, you can also include your CV with your application to provide more details.

Grade Requirements:

• For entry in 2025, the standard academic requirements are 120 UCAS tariff points. You can get these points from qualifications like A Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP, BTEC Diploma at MM, T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate.
• The university also accepts qualifications from other countries that are seen as equal to A Levels.

English Proficiency:

• If you are an international applicant, you need to show that you have a good understanding of the English language by getting an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS test, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each of the four parts.
• The university also accepts other English language qualifications that are equal to IELTS, such as TOEFL and PTE Academic.

For international students, the tuition fee for the first year of study is £20,950. Please remember that the university might increase these fees in the following years of your course.

Northumbria University offers several scholarships for international students who want to study undergraduate or postgraduate courses. If you are an international student starting a postgraduate taught programme in September 2025 or January 2026, you might be able to get a discount of £3,000 on your tuition fees.

There are also special scholarships for students from specific countries, such as Nigeria and India, which offer different amounts of financial help. For international students who are starting an undergraduate course in September 2025, the International Scholarship can help to lower the cost of your tuition fees for the first year.

Graduates of an International Business Management degree might work as:

• International Marketing Manager
• Global Business Analyst
• Export/Import Coordinator
• International Sales Executive
• Management Consultant
• Supply Chain Manager (International Focus)

If you are interested in applying for this course, you can send in your application through the UCAS website or by using the online application form on the university's website. If you need any help with the application process, you can talk to one of our trained advisors.