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International Business Management BA

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International Business Management BA

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      4 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 1,820 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 12,730

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Robert Gordon University

    Robert Gordon University – RGU – was founded in 1750 as Robert Gordon’s Hospital. It provided free residential education for the children of Aberdeen’s trade guilds. It added a Mechanics’ Institution in 1824 and became Robert Gordon’s College in 1881. It grew to incorporate the Aberdeen Mechanics’ Institute’s educational portfolio in 1884, By 1898 it […]

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    Course Summary

    Robert Gordon University’s BA program in International Business Management is delivered by its celebrated Aberdeen Business School. It is highly focused on delivering practical, usable skills that will make sure you’ll have excellent career prospects. The Aberdeen Business School ranks #1 in Scotland for the sustained employment of its graduates according to Longitudinal Education Outcomes (2017).

    You’ll come to understand the wide range of legal, economic, cultural and social issues with which managers on the international level deal on a regular basis. You’ll learn how to motivate employees and partners form all around the world, and help your organisation compete on an global level.

    You’ll learn all about the new global business ecosystem, and develop all of the skills, tools and background knowledge you’ll need to be successful in International Business. You’ll also learn the management skills you’ll need to take on a responsible, leadership role in nearly any organisation, industry or sector.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This program is typically delivered over four years at full time. In addition to the ‘core’ modules, you’ll have access to a range of electives.

    Year 1 Modules Include:

    • Business Perspectives
    • International Management
    • Introduction To Management Accounting  
    • Introductory Economics  
    • Marketing
    • People Management  
    • The Financial Environment  

    Year 2 Modules Include:

    • Work and Organisational Behaviour
    • Operations Management
    • Study Abroad 1 – 4     
    • Personal and Business Finance
    • Business Ideas And Opportunities
    • Consumer Behaviour
    • Business Economics
    • Business Law
    • Managing Projects

    Year 3 Modules Include:

    • Corporate Governance
    • Enterprise And Employability
    • Enterprise In Action
    • Evidencing Employability
    • Experience in the Business Environment
    • Fundamentals of Employment Law
    • Health and Safety Management Fundamentals
    • Labour Market Economics
    • Personal and Business Finance
    • Placement
    • Study Abroad 5 – 8

    Year 4 Modules Include:

    • Business and Innovation
    • Business Strategy
    • Corporate Ethics  
    • Digital Business  
    • Global Business Practice  
    • HRM And OD: Theory And Practice  
    • International Human Resource Management  
    • International Organisations  
    • Labour Market Economics
    • Research Methods: Research Proposal  
    • The Global Leadership Challenge

    Thesis

    Learning & Teaching

    Robert Gordon University relies on several teaching methods but almost all modules make extensive use of both formal lectures and more interactive tutorials. Students will typically spend 3-6 hours per week in lectures, in groups of around 80 students. They will spend approximately 6 hours per week in tutorial sessions and up to 4 hours per week in seminars, both in groups of 25. Project supervision accounts for approximately one hour each week.

    Career Possiblities

    RGU’s BA (Hons) in International Business Management offers several ways to increase your employability. You’ll have the option of a 48 week paid placement either locally in the Aberdeen area, nationally or internationally. You will also have Study Abroad options.

    Recent graduates of the program have accepted roles as Cultural Advisors, International Brokers, Business Analysts, Marketing Professionals, International Business Consultants and Management Consultants with a range of national and international organisations.

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a full BA (Hons) degree.

    Students must typically have achieved 3 A Levels at BBC or better before they can apply, but other qualifications are also accepted. The full list of accepted qualifications can be found here.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test. An IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no section lower than 5.5 would qualify, for example.

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