International Business BA (Hons)

**Explore the factors that affect global business. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills you’ll need to be an international business leader.**<br/><br/>Join a stimulating and engaging learning environment, led and informed by both research and industry.<br/><br/>As part of this course, you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>- Build expertise and understanding about core business functions as you take an international perspective<br/><br/><br/>- Gain valuable knowledge of the regulations and processes governing international trade<br/><br/><br/>- Practice collecting, analysing, and evaluating information and data on international markets and firms<br/><br/><br/>- Learn to understand and critically appraise contemporary issues and policy debates as they apply to international business<br/><br/><br/>- Use research to support your problem-solving and understand how to improve products and services in the world of business<br/><br/><br/>- Develop a strong global outlook and key theoretical knowledge in relation to international business, to prepare for postgraduate study or employment <br/><br/><br/>**Find out more** <br/><br/>**Shaping the global economy**<br/><br/>The globalisation of trade, transatlantic trade agreements and the UKs Brexit decision are factors which continue to reshape the economic landscape. This course will enable you to develop the skills you’ll need to analyse the economic environment and pursue a career in international business. <br/><br/>**International opportunities**<br/><br/>Well support and encourage you to incorporate a global experience into your degree. You can choose from a range of options, including certified summer schools, study abroad programme, and semester exchange. Youll also have the option to complete a module with our partner university - the International Business Academy in Denmark.<br/><br/>**Networking with industry**<br/><br/>Leeds Business School has strong industry links within the city and wider region. This will provide you with a range of opportunities to enhance your employability skills. <br/><br/>You’ll have access to our guest lecture programme. Past speakers include the CEO of the London Stock Exchange, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, past Chair and President of the Academy of Marketing, Chief Executive of the British Bankers Association, the Chief Economist of Yorkshire Bank and the Editor of Cosmopolitan. To view and register for any upcoming guest lectures, visit our university events webpage.<br/><br/>**Develop your practical experience**<br/><br/>Apply your knowledge in real-world settings with an optional year-long placement in industry.<br/><br/>**Why study International Business at Leeds Beckett University...**<br/>- 100% of students on BA (Hons) International Business were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*<br/><br/><br/>- Were one of five UK higher education institutions accredited by the Institute of Export and International Trade, providing an education that equips you with strong professional skills<br/><br/><br/>- Take a practical course that boosts your problem-solving abilities and builds real-world experience<br/><br/><br/>- Enhance your global perspective with international opportunities, including summer schools, study abroad programme, and completing a module at our partner university in Denmark<br/><br/><br/>- Use our dedicated Employability Office to secure placement opportunities and prepare yourself for the world of work<br/><br/><br/>- 91.7% of BA (Hons) International Business graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation**<br/><br/><br/>National Student Survey 2024*<br/>Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-22**

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