University of Northampton

International Business Management BA (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

The BA International Business Management degree enables students to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies to effectively and ethically navigate the complexities of a changing, culturally-diverse global business environment. The International Business degree explores contemporary issues in International Business (IB) across a variety of organisational contexts, with strong emphasis on socially responsible on socially responsible business management, cross-cultural capabilities and international strategy. As part of the learning activities, students enrolled in the BA International Business Management course will have the opportunity to travel abroad.

This will provide them with valuable experience and insights into different cultures and markets. based on overall student positivity out of all universities in England Student positivity ranking from the latest 2025 National Student Survey (NSS).

Key highlights

  • Develops skills to navigate a culturally diverse global business environment
  • Strong emphasis on socially responsible and ethical business management
  • Builds cross-cultural capabilities and international strategy expertise
  • Explores contemporary international business issues across varied organisational contexts
  • Opportunity to travel abroad as part of learning activities

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — A typical offer to study this International Business degree would be: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level .
  • BTEC: DMM — A typical offer to study this International Business degree would be: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level .
  • T-level: Merit — A typical offer to study this International Business degree would be: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level .

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000

  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500

  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100

  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50

  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • International Business Manager
  • Export Manager
  • Global Marketing Executive
  • International Trade Specialist
  • Management Consultant
  • Business Development Manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 per year

Admission

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