International Business Management
University of Surrey
UCAS Code: N121 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey
UCAS Code: N121 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Overall: ABB Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not included in our offers.
Access to HE Diploma
Overall: QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit.
Extended Project
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C (4) (or equivalent). Applicants must have achieved these GCSE grades at the time of making their application.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Overall: 33 GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Overall: DDD
Scottish Advanced Higher
Overall: ABB GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C. Maths: Scottish National 5 - C. Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application.
Scottish Higher
Overall: AABBB GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C. Maths: Scottish National 5 - C. Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application.
Overall: Pass overall with ABB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
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About this course
**Why choose this course**
• On our International Business Management BSc, you’ll be part of a supportive, international, and friendly community as you gain in-depth business knowledge and an understanding of the core theories, practices and techniques of managing global businesses.
• Our academics are innovative in delivering engaging learning sessions that bring together theory and practice, supported by real-life global case studies for your intellectual and professional development.
• You’ll have excellent opportunities to experience international business in action, through our exchange programme, as well as the chance to do a placement, study abroad on your placement year, or learn a new language for free with our Global Graduate Award in Languages.
• We encourage our students to be entrepreneurial, providing opportunities to engage with real business problems and deliver creative and practical solutions to managerial challenges.
• Our course is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
**What you will study**
• We provide a comprehensive business management education with an international perspective – ideal if you have international aspirations.
• You will explore how organisations thrive in global markets.
• You will examine the dynamics of managing people, strategy, trade, finances, operations, and marketing in a global context.
• You will evaluate real life business challenges and propose solutions.
• You will enhance your skills and credentials ready for a career in international business.
Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.
Extra funding
The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.
The Uni
Stag Hill
FASS - Surrey Business School
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