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International Business Management BSc Honours

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Course overview

This degree will prepare you for the diverse and challenging world of international business. You will develop the skills needed to manage the demands of operating across borders, and build your career in international, multinational or global companies.

You will also study the importance of sustainability in strategy – a key global business priority.

Studying a modern language

Developing proficiency in a modern language is an integral requirement of the degree. You can begin by studying a language at Entry or Intermediate Level. This will depend on your prior qualifications.

You may choose to study one of the following languages:

You can study at Entry Level if you have a GCSE in any Modern Foreign Language

You can study at Intermediate Level if you already have an A Level (or equivalent) in your chosen language of study.

We also offer a new three-year route for those wishing to study Chinese in Stage One and Two only. Students taking this route will transfer onto the BSc International Business Management and East Asian Studies. You will select 40 credits of cultural study (non-language) modules at Stage Three.

Study or work placement abroad

We highly recommend that you complete a year abroad between Stages Two and Three. This will allow you to develop your language skills and experience another culture. Taking a year abroad will extend your three-year degree to four years.

Students studying German, French or Spanish may take either:

Students studying Chinese

Students studying Chinese must study abroad. You cannot take a work placement. Study abroad will be for a minimum of one semester, and can be for up to one year.

If you opt to bypass the study abroad, you will be transferred to our new International Business Management and East Asian Studies pathway in your final year.

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Professional accreditation and recognition

Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the:

Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this triple crown. Our accreditations reflect the investments we make for our students through providing a high quality teaching environment, innovative programming and active engagement with industry.

All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body.

Modules and learning

Modules

The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

BUS3078: Advanced Global Strategy

Develop your knowledge and understanding of multi-level processes involved in managerial practice and global business strategy formulation and implementation.

Optional module availability\ Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.\ \ Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.\ \ To find out more please see our terms and conditions

In Stage One, you'll develop a good understanding of core areas of business, including:

You'll study a modern language at Entry or Intermediate Level (this will depend on your previous qualifications).

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Introduction to Non-Specialist Accounting and Finance 20
Global Business Environment 20
Management and Organisation 20
Academic and Professional Skills for International Business Management 20
NCL Edge - International Business Management Stage 1 0

If you do nothave an A Level (or equivalent) in a modern language you will also study the following modules based on your language choice:

French

Level A (HE Entry Level) French I\ Level A (HE Entry Level) French II

Spanish

Level A (HE Entry Level) Spanish I\ Level A (HE Entry Level) Spanish II

German

Level A (HE Entry Level) German I\ Level A (HE Entry Level) German II

Chinese

Level A (HE Entry Level) Chinese I\ Level A (HE Entry Level) Chinese II

If you dohave an A Level (or equivalent) in a modern language you will also study the following modules based on your language choice:

French

Level B (HE Intermediate) French

Plus one of the following modules:

Introduction to Linguistics OR\ Introduction to Cultural Studies

German

Level B (HE Intermediate) German

Plus one of the following modules:

Introduction to Linguistics OR\ Introduction to Cultural Studies OR\ Introduction to German history, culture and society

Spanish

Level B (HE Intermediate) Spanish

Plus one of the following modules:

Introduction to Linguistics OR\ Introduction to Cultural Studies OR\ Introduction to History, Culture and Society of the Iberian Peninsula

Chinese

Level B (HE Intermediate) Chinese I\ Level B (HE Intermediate) Chinese II

In Stage Two, you'll broaden your knowledge with modules covering topics such as:

You will continue to learn the language you studied at Stage One.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Principles of International Business 20
Global Perspectives in Managing People and Organisations 20
NCL Edge - International Business Management Stage 2 0
Operations Strategy and Management 20
Global Marketing 20

If you have not already selected 120 credits, you also take the following:

Language and Cross Cultural Communication

If you studied level A foreign language at Stage 1 you take one of the following modules following on from the language studied at Stage 1:

French

Level B (HE Intermediate) French

German

Level B (HE Intermediate) German

Spanish

Level B (HE Intermediate) Spanish

Chinese

Level B (HE Intermediate) Chinese I\ Level B (HE Intermediate) Chinese II

If you studied level B foreign language at Stage 1 you take one of the following modules:

French

Level C (HE Advanced) French

German

Level C (HE Advanced) German

Spanish

Level C (HE Advanced) Spanish

Chinese

Level C (HE Advanced) Chinese I\ Level C (HE Advanced) Chinese II

We highly recommendthat you complete a year abroad between Stages Two and Three. This will allow you to develop your language skills and experience another culture. Taking a year abroad will extend your three-year degree to four years.

Students studying German, French or Spanish may take either:

Students studying Chinese

Students studying Chinese muststudy abroad. You cannot take a work placement. Study abroad will be for a minimum of one semester, and can be for up to one year.

If you opt to bypass the study abroad, you will be transferred to our new International Business Management and East Asian Studies pathway in your final year.

In Stage Three, you will focus on the strategic aspects of international business management.

If you have transferred onto the International Business Management and East Asian Studies BSc, you will study cultural (non-language) modules.

You'll study topics such as:

You'll also complete either:

You'll also continue to develop the language you studied at Stages One and Two.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Contemporary Issues in International Business Management 20
Advanced Global Strategy 20
NCL Edge - International Business Management Final Year 0

You also takeone of the following compulsory modules

Management Research Briefing for Sustainable Organisational Futures

International Business Management Dissertation

If you're taking German, French or Spanish pathways, you take one of the following modules:

International Entrepreneurship

International Human Resource Management

Interpreting Company Accounts

Supply Chain Management

If you studied the Chinese language pathway at Stage 2, you can opt to transfer onto the International Business Management and East Asian Studies BSc. You are not required to select the Chinese language modules and will take up to two of the following modules:

Chinese Independent Documentaries: Alternative Archive and Video Activism

Historical and Cultural Interpretations of China through classics and newspaper reading

Contemporary Japanese Animation

Literary and cultural expressions in contemporary Japan

If you studied level B foreign language at Stage 2, you take one of the following modules:

French

Level C (HE Advanced) French

German

Level C (HE Advanced) German

Spanish

Level C (HE Advanced) Spanish

Chinese

Level C (HE Advanced) Chinese I\ Level C (HE Advanced) Chinese II

If you studied level C Chinese at Stage 2 you take the following compulsory module:

Chinese

Level D (HE Further Advanced) Chinese

Level D (HE Further Advanced) Chinese

If you studied level C foreign language at Stage 2 on a German, Spanish or French pathway, you take one of the following optional modules:

Level D (HE Further Advanced) French: Language for Professional and Academic Purposes

Level D (HE Further Advanced) Spanish: Language for Professional and Academic Purposes

Level D (HE Further Advanced) German: Language for Professional and Academic Purposes

OR

Level D (HE Further Advanced) French: Translation and Interpreting

Level D (HE Further Advanced) Spanish: Translation and Interpreting

Information about these graphs

We base these figures and graphs on the most up-to-date information available to us. They are based on the modules chosen by our students in 2024-25.

Teaching time is made up of:

Teaching and assessment

Teaching methods

Throughout the programme, you'll benefit from a variety of teaching methods, including:

Assessment methods

You'll be assessed through a combination of:

Skills and experience

Practical skills and hands-on experience

You will receive training on personal effectiveness. You'll develop your presentation skills and leadership abilities. You'll also identify ways to enhance your employability.

Real business skills

Throughout the programme, you will have a range of opportunities to develop contemporary skills for the international business environment. These include:

These are all designed to help you succeed in a modern workplace.

Research skills

You'll get a range of opportunities to develop your research skills as you progress on the programme.

In your final year, you'll call upon your research skills to complete a significant project focused on international business practice.

Opportunities

We highly recommend that you complete a year abroad between Stages 2 and 3. This could be a work placement or study abroad.

Work placement

Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You can choose to spend 9 to 12 months working for an organisation outside the UK. The placement must support you in developing the language you are studying as part of your degree. You will be responsible for securing the work placement but you'll receive University support from our dedicated team to help you along the way.

You'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.

Recent students have secured placements at companies including:

Placements are subject to availability and must be sourced by the student.

Please note: work placements are only available to students studying Spanish, French or German. Those studying Chinese may not take a work placement.

Find out more about work placements

Study abroad

Experience life in another country by choosing to study abroad as part of your degree. You’ll be encouraged to embrace fun and challenging experiences, make connections with new communities and graduate as a globally aware professional, ready for your future.

You may choose to spend a year abroad as part of your degree in one of our partner institutions.

Students studying French, German or Spanish will spend two semesters studying business-related modules. These will be made available to exchange students by the partner institution. You can choose to either:

Chinese language students will study at one of our School of Modern Language Chinese Language partner institutions with a focus on developing Chinese language skills.

Please note: students studying Chinese must take a study abroad year as part of this degree. If you choose not to take a year abroad, you will transfer onto the BSc International Business Management and East Asian Studies.

Find out more about study abroad

Facilities and environment

Facilities

Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University. We have over 4,000 students from over 85 countries. This valuable community extends beyond our current students to include:

The Business School is the gateway to Newcastle Helix -  a landmark 24 acre hybrid city quarter. It brings together researchers, business and communities with the purpose of helping families, communities and cities around the world live healthier, longer, smarter, and easier lives.

We have two buildings – the Business School and the Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC). Both offer a range of purpose-build facilities, including.

Accessibility

The Business School values individual differences and the diversity this brings. Our buildings are accessible and user friendly. We have a range of adjustments that can support you when moving around our buildings, such as lifts and accessible toilets. The FDC also offers gender-neutral toilets.

Support

Your teaching and learning is supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:

Your future

Newcastle University Business School has excellent links with national and international organisations. This allows you to benefit from:

Through these links, you'll have the chance to gain commercial experience. This could be through an optional paid work placement or a summer internship.

We work with a range of professional bodies. You'll learn from leading names in the industry and gain vital experience. You'll be able to network with potential employers.

You'll develop a range of personal, employability and enterprise skills. As a Newcastle University Business School graduate, you'll be highly employable to a diverse range of companies.

Join a network of successful graduates

Recent graduates have secured roles at globally-recognised companies, including:

We have excellent links with national and international organisations, allowing you to benefit from work placements, guest speakers, and networking opportunities.

Through these links, you'll have the chance to gain commercial experience through an optional but highly recommended work placement or a summer internship.

You'll also have plenty of opportunities to develop personal, employability, and enterprise skills that will make you highly employable amongst a diverse range of companies when you graduate.

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Careers support

Career development and employability are woven throughout our teaching, learning and student experience.

The School has dedicated employability support and career spaces in the School to support our students on their career journey. Find out more about our employability offer.

You'll have access to a wealth of resources and support to enhance your employability, including:

We're also one of 140 business schools worldwide to be accredited by the EQUIS scheme for our managerial and entrepreneurial skills development.

Our Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

Visit our Careers Service website

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If you’re studying an accredited degree and thinking about working in Europe after you graduate, the best place to find current information is the UK Government’s guidance on recognition of UK professional qualifications in EU member states. This official resource explains whether your profession is regulated in another country, what steps you need to take, and which organisation you should contact.

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All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications.

The entrance requirements and offers below apply to 2026 entry. 

A-Level
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International Baccalaureate
34 points. Standard Level Mathematics required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. Standard level 5 or grade B in GCSE English and in a Modern Language (eg French) also required. Please see the 'Additional information on GCSEs' section in the drop down below.

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One of the largest and longest support entry routes to university of its kind for students from underrepresented backgrounds. We support applicants from application through to study.

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A unique programme delivered in collaboration with 10 leading, research-intensive universities in the UK. The programme is open to students in Year 12/first year of college.

Pathways to Newcastle offers

Pathways to Newcastle, our national skills entry route, is available for specific subject areas.

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We support promising athletes at the application stage, who compete in regional, national or international levels in their sport.

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Entrance courses (INTO)

International Pathway courses are specialist programmes designed for international students who want to study in the UK. We provide a range of study options for international students in partnership with INTO.

These courses are specifically designed for international students who want to study in the UK and progress onto one of our undergraduate degrees. Our International Study Centre, has a range of study options including:

Find out more about International Pathway courses

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This policy applies to all undergraduate and postgraduate admissions at Newcastle University. It is intended to provide information about our admissions policies and procedures to applicants and potential applicants, to their advisors and family members, and to staff of the University.

University Admissions Policy and related policies and procedures

Credit transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can allow you to convert existing relevant university-level knowledge, skills and experience into credits towards a qualification. Find out more about the RPL policy which may apply to this course.

Tuition fees and scholarships

Tuition fees for academic year 2026-2027

The 2026 entry home fees have not yet been confirmed.

Qualification: BSc Honours Full time
Home students Full time: 3-4 years Tuition fees (Year 1) Not Set
International students Full time: 3-4 years Tuition fees (Year 1) £25,750

Home Fee Students

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course. £9,535 is the maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for home fee-paying students for the academic year 2025-26. This is set by the UK government. This fee has not yet been confirmed for 2026-27.

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

Read more about fees and funding

International Fee Students

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance here.

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

Read more about fees and funding

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our undergraduate scholarship page for more information.

Year abroad and additional costs

For programmes where you can spenda year on a work placement or studying abroad,you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year.

Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.

Scholarships

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