Business Management with International Business

Business management with international business is a degree that equips you to understand organisations from the inside while also developing the broader perspective needed to operate in an increasingly globalised commercial environment. Business management covers the core functions of planning, organising and running organisations, including strategy, finance, marketing, operations and people management. International business extends this to the cross-border dimensions of commerce, addressing how organisations compete in global markets, manage cross-cultural teams, navigate different regulatory environments and develop strategies that work across geographies.

At the University of Bedfordshire, this three-year programme develops your knowledge and skills across both dimensions. You will study the foundations of business management alongside the international aspects of contemporary commerce, developing the analytical and practical competencies that employers value in business graduates. The programme's approach to teaching and assessment is designed to be fair and transparent, and the curriculum reflects the diversity and complexity of the modern business environment.

Graduates in business management with international business are well placed for careers in management roles across every sector, with particular strength in organisations that operate internationally or that are engaged in export, import and cross-border business activity. Common roles include business analyst, operations manager, marketing manager, project manager, management consultant and general management trainee. The international business dimension adds value for roles in multinational companies, international supply chain management, global marketing and trade.

Many graduates pursue professional qualifications or postgraduate study in business administration, international management or a specialist field such as supply chain or digital business.