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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

International Business Management with Placement

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the International Business Management with Placement course at Southampton, Solent University.

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A level

104-120 from a minimum of 2 A Levels

Most popular A-levels studied

The International Business Management with Placement course at Southampton, Solent University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Business and management
International business
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesC
SociologyD
EconomicsC
PsychologyC
HistoryC
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesC
HistoryD
Classical CivilisationB
EconomicsE
Fine ArtC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: IBM2

Here's what Southampton, Solent University says about its International Business Management with Placement course.

Develop the insight, confidence, management skills and international perspective to succeed in the modern global marketplace or set up your own business on this professionally-focused degree, accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Ranked in the UK top 25% for business, management and marketing (Guardian UK University Guide 2021), Solent Business School offers the skills and confidence you’ll need to progress a successful career in business and international management – or even to start up your own business.

This engaging course will prepare you for the ever-changing international business environment, teaching you to analyse future trends, identify the local and broader impacts, and recommend sustainable, ethical solutions to contemporary business challenge.

Through interactive learning sessions and a variety of practically-focused assessments you will hone your skills, ensuring you have not just the essential knowledge of business and management in the international arena, but the understanding to apply that knowledge in real-world contexts.

Our talented teaching team offer a wealth of experience in varied national and international business environments and cultures, giving you an exceptional range of expertise to call upon. 85% of our students say our courses are intellectually stimulating and 95% highlight our staff are good at explaining things (NSS DiscoverUni 2020), while accreditation from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) means you can graduate with an additional professional leadership and management award (level 5).

If you apply for this course with a placement year, you have the opportunity to undertake a year in industry between your second and third years.

Dual accredited with Chartered Management Institute on successful completion you are also awarded a professional diploma in Leadership and Management (level 5).

What does this course lead to? When you graduate from this innovative and engaging course you will have a broad range of transferable skills, allowing you to pursue careers in any of the following areas:

International business Business administration Marketing manager Event and project management International sales International marketing Responsible business management Non-profit organisations

Who is this course for? International business management is ideally suited to students who want to lead, manage and make a difference in the world – taking commercial and social responsibility very seriously. You may not be sure exactly which area of international business will suit you, but all avenues are open to you - social enterprise, charity, government, big local, global business or smaller entrepreneurial firm or start-up.

Whatever your aspiration, international business management at Solent will provide you with the tools and the knowledge to help you find your place in this exciting sector – preparing you for a future that’s bright with international opportunities.

Source: Southampton, Solent University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Department of Business and Law

Location

Main Site | Southampton

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time with year in industry

Subjects

• Business and management

• International business

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Channel Islands£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year
International£19,081 per year

The modules you will study

YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES Innovation in Contemporary Management Data Analysis and Cyber Essentials Marketing Principles with Financial Tools for Business

YEAR 1 - OPTIONAL MODULES - Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year. Real-World Skills: Kick Start Your Journey Developing Professional Practice

YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES Project and Operations Management Values Driven Talent Management and Workforce Planning

YEAR 2 - OPTIONAL MODULES - Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year. Study Abroad Work Placement

PLACEMENT YEAR

FINAL YEAR - CORE MODULES Consultancy Project Strategic Management Global Supply Chain Management Navigating Ethics for Organisational Success

FINAL YEAR - OPTIONAL MODULES - Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year. Real World Skills in Action: Mastery Unleashed

How you will be assessed

The course is assessed through a range of assessment types such as: simulation, reports, plans, presentations, evaluation and analysis, podcasts, blogs, reflective logs, papers and coursework assessments informed by real-world practice.

Southampton, Solent University student reviews

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Southampton, Solent University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The International Business Management with Placement course at Southampton, Solent University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Business and management (non-specific)
Business studies

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

95%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

92%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

78%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

90%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

95%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

88%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

93%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

87%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

97%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

90%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

83%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

95%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

93%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

98%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

97%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

87%

med

How well organised is your course?

90%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

88%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

93%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

93%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

80%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

92%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

88%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

85%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

98%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

88%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

87%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

95%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

95%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

95%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

92%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

95%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

95%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

95%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

92%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

97%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

84%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

84%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

92%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

87%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

100%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

97%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

92%

high

How well organised is your course?

92%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

89%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

97%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

81%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

86%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

92%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

87%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

100%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

86%

med

Student information

The International Business Management with Placement course at Southampton, Solent University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Business and management
International business
Mode of study
Full-time95%Part-time5%
Gender ratio
Female51%Male49%
Where students come from
International16%UK84%
Student performance
2:1 or above96%
Number of students1,185
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female24%Male76%
Where students come from
International74%UK26%
Number of students85
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Southampton, Solent University graduates who took International Business Management with Placement - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£23.7k

First year after graduation

£25.9k

Third year after graduation

£30.3k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to International Business Management with Placement.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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