International Business

International business is the study of commerce, management, and strategy as they operate across national boundaries. It examines how companies enter new markets, manage supply chains across multiple countries, navigate different legal and regulatory environments, and build organisations that function effectively across cultures. At a time when economic activity is deeply globalised and the geopolitical context for international trade is shifting rapidly, the ability to understand business from multiple national perspectives is an increasingly valuable competence.

At the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, this four-year, full-time programme combines rigorous business education with genuine international exposure. You will study the core disciplines of management, including strategy, finance, marketing, operations, and organisational behaviour, through an international lens that examines how these functions work differently in different national and cultural contexts. The programme is designed to develop not just knowledge but intercultural capability and professional adaptability, the qualities that employers in international business consistently seek.

Strathclyde's business school has a strong reputation for professionally oriented education with close industry ties, and the typical entry tariff of 216 points reflects the competitive nature of the programme.

International business graduates work in multinational companies, international consulting firms, export-focused businesses, international financial institutions, government departments with international trade responsibilities, and global NGOs. Roles span general management, marketing, logistics, finance, business development, and strategy. The combination of business knowledge, international perspective, and the cross-cultural skills the degree develops makes these graduates attractive to a wide range of employers.

Many also go on to postgraduate study in international business, management, or a specialist field such as international finance, trade law, or supply chain management.