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BA (Hons)

International Business (Top Up)

You will study a range of modules which will enhance your management abilities, within an international context.

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Key Course Details

  • UCAS Code

    NC00

  • Start Date

    September

  • Location

    Pontypridd

  • Campus Code

    A

Fees

  • Home students

    £9,000*

  • International students

    £14,950*

  • Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits.

  • Start Date

    September

  • Location

    Pontypridd

  • Campus Code

    A

Fees

The BA (Hons) International Business degree gives focus to the increasingly globalised world we live in. Having a good understanding of the key aspects of doing business on a global scale will certainly give you an advantage in the workplace.

DESIGNED FOR

Students who have already obtained a HND or equivalent qualification. This degree allows you to gain a full bachelor degree in less than a year. 

Career Paths

  • Entrepreneur
  • Business manager
  • Management consultant
  • Project manager
  • Account executive

Skills taught

  • Business awareness
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving
  • Self-management
  • Global mindset

Course Highlights

Complete a Live Project

Here you will have an opportunity to research a topic and organisation of your choosing, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills in enquiry.

Focus on International Context

Explore international culture and communication and international business environment

Work With Specialists

You will be supported by an experienced team of business specialists who will support you to become your very best self.

Module Overview

During your studies, you will gain a better understanding of how international trade works and learn about the different issues facing global business, including how this might affect the traditional business management functions such as marketing, human resources and purchasing and supply. 

  • International Business
  • Business Strategy
  • Business Research Project
  • Applied Management
  • International Culture and Communications
  • HRM 4.0 and the Future of Work

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Typical qualification requirements:

Successful completion of a HND in Business Studies or Business & Accounting, a Foundation Degree in Business Studies, Service Sector Management or Retail Management, or an equivalent qualification e.g. a Diploma in Higher Education or ILM Leadership and Management (Level 5).

Additional Requirements:

Consideration will be made on an individual basis for alternative qualifications and/or relevant experience, providing students can demonstrate sufficient related knowledge and understanding, to equip them for level 6 study in a business discipline.

Applicants will need to demonstrate 240 credits (or equivalent) and the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy may feature in the decision to offer a place on the course. Relevant experience, qualifications and knowledge should be referenced in the Applicant’s personal statement.

International applications welcomed:

We welcome international applications with equivalent qualifications of our entry requirements. For more details related to your country of residence please view our dedicated country pages.

English language requirements

International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing or equivalent.

Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages.

If you have previously studied through the medium of English IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us.

If you do not meet the English entry criteria please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.

Contextual offers

We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, including your background (where you live and the school or college that you attended for example), your experiences and individual circumstances (as a care leaver, for example). This is referred to as a contextual offer and we receive data from UCAS to support us in making these decisions.

USW prides itself on its student experience and we support our students to achieve their goals and become a successful graduate. This approach helps us to support students who have the potential to succeed and who may have faced barriers that make it more difficult to access university.

 

We're here to help

Whether you a have a question about your course, fees and funding, the application process or anything else, there are plenty of ways you can get in touch and we'd to talk to you. You can contact our friendly admissions team by phone, email or chat to us online.

 

Fees and Funding

UK Full-time Fee

£9,000

per year*
UK Full-time Fee

£9,000

per year*
International Full-time Fee

£14,950

per year*
International Full-time Fee

£14,950

per year*

Further Information

Studying at university is one of the most significant investments you'll ever make. Whilst you’re studying, you’ll have two main financial obligations – tuition fees and living costs. There’s lots of financial help available from the University of South Wales and external funding sources, that may provide loans (which have to be paid back) and grants, scholarships and bursaries (that don't).

*Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits. Once enrolled, the fee is anticipated to remain at the same rate throughout the duration of your study on this course except as described below.

Please be aware that we may increase the maximum fee for home students on full-time undergraduate courses only where the Welsh Government increases the permitted level of inflation of fees. Fees for all students (including part-time, postgraduate and international students) may be amended in accordance with our applicable Fees and Debt Management Policy.  We will ensure that students are given clear, intelligible, unambiguous and timely information about our courses and costs in good time, ahead of the next academic year.

 

Fees and Funding Scholarships and Bursaries Cost of Living Support

Additional Costs

As a student of USW, you’ll have access to lots of free resources to support your study and learning, such as textbooks, publications, online journals, laptops, and plenty of remote-access resources. Whilst in most cases these resources are more than sufficient in supporting you with completing your course, additional costs, both obligatory and optional, may be required or requested for the likes of travel, memberships, experience days, stationery, printing, or equipment. 

*Obligatory

If students want to apply to sit examinations outside the UK and Ireland, there is 50 pounds administration fee per venue. Details can be found from the University link: http://sasstudent.southwales.ac.uk/examinations/overseas/

Cost: £50

Course Highlights

How you’ll learn

This course has been designed to be delivered with live, synchronous teaching sessions in the form of lectures and workshops that are based on active learning techniques, meaning these sessions will be informative, interactive and interesting. This delivery will be supported by a suite of asynchronous materials on a virtual learning environment that will support your learning.  

A variety of assessment methods including formal written examinations involving, reports, essays and group and individual presentations, exams and more will be used to assess learning outcomes across the modules. Assessments will be as authentic as possible, using discipline specific formatting where applicable. This will allow students to have a more realistic experience while becoming familiar with the communication tools of their discipline.   

Careers and Employability

Careers support

The University’s Career Services offers a range of advice and guidance to students, and references to the services available to all listed at southwales.ac.uk/careers will be added to the course website by default. However, if there are other important course or subject specific initiatives run at local a level, there is an opportunity to add further details here. Whether this includes connecting with professionals, industry experts or mentors, or strategies to enhance their competitiveness and aspirations in the job market, further details will provide prospects with the confidence, encouragement, and motivation to commit to applying.

Why USW?

An international business academic smiles at the camera side on while sat in front of a red backdrop and leaning on their knees with their hands together

  • 94% of students are in work or further study fifteen months after graduating from USW.

  • Named in the Top 50 UK institutions for research power by the Times Higher Education

Why USW?

94% of students are in work or further study fifteen months after graduating from USW.

  • 94% of students are in work or further study fifteen months after graduating from USW.

  • Named in the Top 50 UK institutions for research power by the Times Higher Education

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