BA International Business Management

The BA in International Business Management from the University of Gloucestershire is designed to prepare you for a successful career in the global business world. This three-year course equips you with the skills to manage people, projects, finance, marketing, and logistics across different cultures and business environments. During the course, you’ll explore key areas such as International Operations, Cultural Management, and Global Sustainability.

In your first year, you’ll gain a solid foundation in Business Management, including marketing principles and financial management. Throughout the course, you'll have opportunities to learn from international business leaders and apply your knowledge to real-world challenges. In your final year, you’ll take part in an exciting business challenge with a UK or international brand, giving you invaluable experience to kickstart your career.

Studying a BA in International Business Management at the University of Gloucestershire provides the perfect platform for success.

The University of Gloucestershire is a public university with campuses in Cheltenham and Gloucester, England. It has roots dating back to the Cheltenham Mechanics' Institute in 1834 and the Cheltenham Training College in 1847. Therefore, it has a long history of academic excellence. It officially became a university in 2001 and now welcomes around 9,200 students from over 60 countries.

The university is organised into eight academic schools and covers a wide range of disciplines. Research is a key focus, with strengths in areas such as Creative Practice, Health, Life Sciences, Sport & Wellbeing, and Business & Technology. Many of its research projects are recognised as world-leading.

Beyond academics, the University of Gloucestershire is committed to enterprise and innovation. Through initiatives like The Growth Hub, it supports local businesses and provides students with networking and career-building opportunities. The university also runs Enterprise Hubs to help budding entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality, enabling a strong culture of creativity and business development.

• 104 UCAS tariff points, BCC at A levels, DMM at BTEC or a Merit in your T-Level is accepted. 

English Proficiency

• International applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component. Other equivalent tests are also accepted. 

The University of Gloucestershire also offers pre-sessional English Language preparation for those who do not meet the language requirements. 

The tuition fee to study the BA in International Business Management at the University of Gloucestershire is £17,425 per year. This is provisional and subject to change.

The University of Gloucestershire is committed to supporting international students through a range of scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate study.

A key funding opportunity is the Undergraduate Taught Merit Scholarship, which offers a total tuition fee reduction of £7,500 over three years. This award is available to new, self-funded international students enrolling in a full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree in September 2025, with a minimum study period of two semesters. To be considered, applications must be submitted by 30 April 2025, and students must be classified as international fee payers covering 100% of their tuition costs.

Another option is the Global Scholarship, which provides a £1,500 tuition fee waiver for new, self-funded international students joining any full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programme.

If you’re looking for financial support to help fund your studies, our AHZ counsellors are available to guide you through your options and assist with the application process.

Graduates of the BA in International Business Management are eligible to be employed in roles such as: 

• International Business Consultant 
• Global Marketing Manager 
• Financial Analyst 
• Export/Import Manager 
• HR Manager 
• Supply Chain and Logistics Manager

Applicants should submit their applications via UCAS. For further details and expert guidance, please contact one of our trained counsellors.