BA Hons International Business at University of Strathclyde

Study with us

• gain the skills to succeed in a complex and ever-changing global business environment
• study abroad at one of our partner institutions in Europe, South East Asia, Australasia or North America
• boost your career prospects, with an understanding of international business from another country's perspective
• develop skills which are highly valued by graduate recruiters through our innovative Management Development Programme
• we're ranked in the UK Top 10 for Business & Management Studies (Complete University Guide 2020)

Why this course?

Our International Business (IB) degree will give you the opportunity to understand the international business environment.

It offers you a life-changing experience where you’ll study abroad for at least one semester at an international partner institution.

It will prepare you for the world of international business while allowing you to specialise in a chosen area.

This experience will really boost your career prospects; not only will you have an understanding of international business from another country’s perspective but it will give you the chance to become fluent in the language.

Learning & teaching

Teaching is over two semesters in blocks of 12 weeks. Classes are taught through lectures, tutorials, and seminars alongside team-based projects, online materials, and interactive sessions using personal response systems.

External contributors from partnership corporate organisations are involved in teaching and/or assessment of student presentations.

The innovative and highly acclaimed Management Development Programme (MDP) is at the core of our undergraduate degrees in the Business School and comprises a series of classes which you take throughout Years 1 to 3. 

You develop knowledge and skills in key areas of management, and team-working, communication and decision-making skills, all of which are highly sought-after by employers.

Major employers and alumni from all sectors are involved in the MDP, participating in group sessions, observing student presentations, and providing feedback. Organisations involved include Barclays, Deloitte, Procter & Gamble and Ernst & Young. In first year the best teams are selected to present to senior staff in one of the sponsoring organisations, and there are prizes for the best projects.

The programme builds your confidence and entrepreneurial capabilities and promotes awareness of globalisation and ethical issues in personal and business decision-making. In Year 3, you develop your own pathway from internships, involvement with business projects, engagement in interdisciplinary activities and business clinics. 

Careers

Your international business knowledge combined with the experience of study abroad will set you apart.

International Business graduates go on to have careers in European sales, international banking, international publishing, business analysis, export agencies, tourism and management consultancy.

Major firms such as Accenture, BMW and Commerzbank recruit our International Business graduates.