BSc International Business
Business degrees at Leeds are ranked 15th in the UK by The Complete University Guide, and this course is designed to give you knowledge and understanding of the main management disciplines and how the international dimension impinges upon these disciplines from both a theoretical and practical perspective.
This programme draws on the specialist knowledge and research expertise of the Centre for International Business at the University of Leeds (CIBUL), ranked number 6 in the world for the quality of its teaching by the Financial Times (2006) and one of the world's leading research centres in international business (International Business Review, August 2006).
You will study some compulsory core modules in your subject and also have the opportunity to choose elective modules from a vast range of subjects offered by other Schools within the University. You will also choose modules from available specialised option subjects. These help you develop a deeper appreciation of International Business but in areas which are of particular interest to you.
- Whether your career aspirations lie with government departments, consultancy firms, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or large multinational enterprises (MNEs), this course will give you a vital understanding of the challenges, opportunities and processes of international business.
- International students on this programme will have extra support in the form of English for Business classes
- This programme teaches you the quantitative, presentational, IT and other transferable skills that are highly valued by employers in a wide range of career choices, particularly when working in an international setting.
- Take a look at the employment statistics for this subject area at www.unistats.com .
| Compulsory Modules | Optional Modules | Elective Modules |
|---|---|---|
| Principles of International Business | International Politics | Modules chosen from any other subject area. |
| Current Topics in International Business | ||
| Personal Tutorial Module | ||
| Information Technology and Communication Skills I | ||
| Organisational Behaviour | ||
| Economics for Management |
| Compulsory Modules | Optional Modules | Elective Modules |
|---|---|---|
| Managing International Business | From Study To Work | Modules chosen from any other subject area. |
| International Economic Environment | Industrial Economics | |
| Research Methods for International Business | Business Economics | |
| either Marketing | Business Ethics | |
| or Organisation and the Human Resource | International Law |
You can apply in your second year to spend your third year either in industry or studying abroad.
Find out more about our Year in Industry and Year Abroad options.
Academic Qualifications
- GCSE English Language, minimum grade B
- GCSE Mathematics, minimum grade C
- Typically grades AAA at A Level, excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking
- Not a UK student? Find out about equivalent qualifications
English Language Requirements:
If English is not your first language you need a recognised English language qualification such as:
- IELTS with an overall score of 6.5, with no less than 6 in listening, speaking, reading or writing
- TOEFL iBT with an overall score of 94, with no less than 20 in listening, 23 in reading, 23 in speaking and 24 in writing.