International Business

International business is the study of how firms, markets and economic forces operate across national boundaries, and how the complexity of different cultures, legal systems, political environments and currencies shapes every aspect of strategy, operations and management. As global supply chains have become more intricate and digital technology has made markets more interconnected, the demand for graduates who can think and work effectively across borders has grown substantially. International business training combines the core disciplines of business education with the cross-cultural intelligence and global strategic thinking that international careers require.

At Glasgow Caledonian University this four-year full-time programme includes a year abroad, giving you direct experience of studying and living in a different cultural and business environment alongside your academic training. You will cover strategy, marketing, finance, operations, human resource management and international economics alongside more specific content on cross-cultural management, international trade policy, emerging markets, foreign direct investment and global supply chain management. The year abroad typically involves study at a partner institution and gives you a perspective on international business that cannot be acquired in a classroom alone.

A typical entry tariff of 168 points reflects the programme's competitive character.

International business graduates move into careers across multinational corporations, international consultancies, government trade and investment agencies, international development organisations, financial services with a global dimension and organisations of all kinds that operate across borders. The combination of business fundamentals and international perspective is valued in roles in strategy, marketing, supply chain, human resources, finance and general management. Postgraduate study in international business, global management, international finance or a regional business specialism is a natural continuation, and the year abroad provides a genuine advantage in a competitive graduate market.