BA International Business

Our degree in international business provides the skills and experience you need for a successful career in the global business environment.

This course covers the theory and practice of international business, exploring business management and organisational functions, international strategies, and different international business environments. We introduce you to the socio-economic implications of international business, looking at business ethics and corporate social responsibility, emerging markets, and economics.

Overall, this international business degree provides a critical understanding of the contemporary issues at work in the international business world. You’ll have the opportunity to spend a year abroad on the new Turing Scheme student exchange programme and/or to take an optional placement year.

Popular careers for international business graduates include banking and finance, IT, and logistics. Our graduates have found roles with companies such as JP Morgan, PwC, HP, and Ericsson.

What you should know about this course
• This programme equips you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of international business and operate effectively in diverse markets.



• The degree’s sandwich mode gives you a chance to undertake a placement with an organisation - a great opportunity to get workplace experience and put your learning into practice.



• Experience how cultural differences affect international business, studying abroad in France, Spain, or one of our other partner universities around the world, while getting paid.



• Graduates are well-equipped for diverse career paths in international organisations, multinational corporations, and export-oriented businesses.



• Study at our beautiful Greenwich campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in London.



Looking to transfer from another university?

We welcome applications from students wishing to transfer into year 2 or 3 with prior degree level study from another institution.
Please note that the information on this page is for the full-time 3-year course and any accreditation(s) listed will only be available for eligible students completing the full course. The modules available for transfer students will depend on an individual’s previous study.

Find out more on our Transfer students information page at https://www.gre.ac.uk/study/apply/transfers

The University of Greenwich empowers students to live life as the main characters of their own story, discovering new talents, building skills and developing their independence as part of an inclusive and supportive community.

With three well-connected campuses situated across London and Kent, you'll certainly find the right backdrop to channel your main character's energy. Together, these campuses provide the platform for a diverse and continually evolving community.

Most famous is Greenwich Campus. With its iconic view and cameo in Marvel's Thor, Greenwich Campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site right on the River Thames, just a few miles from the heart of London.

Avery Hill Campus offers students a relaxed environment in the leafy London neighbourhood of Eltham and is only 30 minutes by train from central London. Everything is on-site and there are many students living on campus so it's a lively place to be.

Medway Campus is a historic site with redbrick buildings in north Kent. Students live, work and socialise on-site. There's a shopping centre across the road and the train to London takes 45 minutes.

There are hundreds of degree courses to choose from in a wide range of disciplines. Many courses offer a placement year option, giving you the chance to gain career-enhancing industry experience. There are also opportunities to earn while you study with the Student Job shop scheme.

Register your interest at the University of Greenwich today.