International Business with Foundation BA (Hons)

If you’re looking for a degree that immerses you in the challenges of global business in today’s fast-moving economy, this course is for you.<br/><br/>Studying businesses and brands from all over the world, you’ll gain an understanding<br/>of how international businesses thrive – learning core competencies including finance, economic policy and strategic management, while developing your ability to think creatively and innovate globally.<br/><br/>Youll take on practical simulations, testing how you respond to digital disruption and strategic management while launching a mock start-up, and youll learn how to critically analyse global economic policy – answering questions of ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.<br/><br/>Using illustrative case studies, youll learn how to classify and break down business practices within markets, industries and cultures – developing insight into North America, Latin America, Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific (APAC), as well as emerging markets such as BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China), MINT (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, Turkey) & CIVETS (Colombia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey, South Africa). <br/><br/>Youll also explore the topic of globalisation and examine current debates including:<br/><br/>Appreciation versus appropriation<br/>Unintended alienation versus surface inclusion<br/>Increased migration and intersectionality<br/>Diversity, equity and inclusion<br/>Multiple and simultaneous career pathways<br/>Digital nomads<br/>Socioeconomic divides<br/>Automation<br/>Plus, youll have the opportunity to learn a language and spend one term studying abroad – practicing your skills on the ground while growing your global network of contacts.<br/><br/>Learn in London – the UKs business hub<br/><br/>From global organisations to new start-ups, studying in London offers opportunities to engage with all aspects of the business arena – gaining valuable work experience and meeting influential industry contacts.<br/><br/>Youll join bootcamps and creative labs to learn to think like a- global leader and changemaker, and work on live briefs that are commissioned and evaluated by real companies looking for new projects, ideas and talent.<br/><br/>Youll graduate with the intellectual and practical business skills to build an exciting international career. <br/><br/>Integrated Foundation option<br/>The integrated foundation year has been specially designed to give you the introductory knowledge and business skills needed to confidently progress to degree-level study. <br/><br/>Its structured around discipline knowledge, with extra modules that introduce you to the transferable skills youll need at degree level and beyond – giving you a solid grounding in both management principles and business skills.<br/><br/>Once youve successfully completed your Foundation year, youll be able to progress to any of our business, social sciences, humanities or media undergraduate courses.<br/><br/>Building on this foundation, you’ll develop specialist knowledge in your chosen course.