Business and Management (International Business) with Integrated Foundation Year (London)
BA (Hons)
Undergraduate degree - single honours
Our London-based International Business and Management course offers an integrated foundation year to prepare you for degree-level learning.
- Begin with a foundation year to enhance your skills in business, management, and professional communication, including academic writing.
- Develop professional skills and personal attributes through practical exercises such as writing business plans and working in groups.
- Join our community of close-knit students and supportive, experienced academic staff.
Want to run an internationally successful business? Or are you interested in how companies operate around the globe? If you want to work abroad or travel with your toolkit of business and management skills, it’s important to have a good understanding of global business and international markets.
On our International Business and Management degree, you’ll develop the core skills you need to excel in all kinds of businesses, and start to build a clear picture of exactly where those skills could take you. You’ll explore international perspectives and develop your understanding of the challenges faced by corporations and organisations operating on a global scale.
Study at Bath Spa University London
London is home to the head offices of some of the world’s biggest brands, banks and financial organisations, and our local area has a thriving start-up industry, with a particular focus on digital and social brands. This course will give you a good grounding in the theory and practice of the modern international business environment.
You'll also experience London's rich cultural diversity, historic landmarks, and lively city life, providing a unique backdrop to your academic journey.
At BSUL, we value diversity and inclusion, and you'll be part of a vibrant community of students from various backgrounds and cultures. Take the first step towards achieving your business aspirations: join our course and benefit from the support of our dedicated and experienced staff.
Learn more about Bath Spa University London.
What you'll learn
Following our international business pathway, you'll develop specialist skills and understanding in:
- The drivers and dimensions of international business development
- The environment of international business
- How international businesses could be affected by global events
- How to manage a business in an international context
- How management practices and processes differ around the world.
By adopting a global outlook on the world of business, you'll be able to spot trends, understand global contexts and develop transferable skills. Whether you work from the UK with international clients, or choose to move abroad, this business course will give you the ability to thrive in any sector.
You can also bring in modules from areas outside the international business pathway if you want to explore issues around a particular theme, such as sustainability or marketing.
Integrated Foundation Year (year zero)
The Integrated Foundation Year is designed to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in your future studies. You’ll join a supportive and engaging learning environment that will help you develop an understanding of business principles and management practices. With a focus on real-world applications, this foundation year is an ideal stepping stone to the next phase of your degree.
Year one
Gain a broad understanding of today’s business environment – from the context in which organisations operate through to trends in economic thinking and the importance of data in business. Modules will cover topics such as:
- Organisations and the business environment
- Economics and globalisation
- Managing data.
Year two
Focus on the inner workings of businesses. Use business techniques to solve problems and start developing the skills that employers look for. Modules cover key themes including creativity and innovation in business.
Year three
Develop and explore your business learning, focusing on cross-cultural management in international business. Undertake an in-depth business research project in international business. You’ll also have a chance to set up a business on your own or with fellow students. Other topics to explore include:
- Managing sustainability
- Organisational strategy
- New trends in management
- Strategic human resource management.
You'll be assessed in a wide range of ways that will test your business knowledge and management skills. These could include presentations, projects, group work, exams, essays, videos and business reports.
We offer variety in the way we teach: sometimes we’ll set you problems so that you can find the answers for yourself; sometimes we’ll lecture. Most modules use a mix of lectures and seminars. There's a good blend of online activities using our Virtual Learning Environment.
You’ll be given personal support in your studies – we’re a friendly team of academics who are committed to helping you achieve your goals.
Opportunities
We give you the opportunity to work with regional and national businesses. You’ll be working on live project briefs, helping organisations find creative solutions to their business issues.
The world is changing and we want to ensure that you have a successful career in business. With an international outlook, graduates from this course can broaden their horizons and work in international companies, both here in the UK and across the globe.
Facilities and resources
This course is taught at our Bath Spa University London campus. You'll have digital access to services such as:
Fees
Student | Annual tuition fee |
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UK full time | £5,760 |
Additional course costs
You may need to pay additional course costs over and above your tuition fees, for example, for specialist equipment or trips and visits. Please check the course Programme Document (linked under the main image on this page) for details of any additional costs. You can also read our Additional Course Costs Policy for further information.
Funding opportunities
Please visit our Funding pages for an overview of the funding options that may be available, including scholarships and bursaries.
Fee notes
Your foundation year (Year 0) will be £5,760 and your subsequent years of study (Years 1-3) will be £9,535.
Student | Annual tuition fee |
---|---|
UK full time | £9,535 |
Additional course costs
You may need to pay additional course costs over and above your tuition fees, for example, for specialist equipment or trips and visits. Please check the course Programme Document (linked under the main image on this page) for details of any additional costs. You can also read our Additional Course Costs Policy for further information.
Funding opportunities
Please visit our Funding pages for an overview of the funding options that may be available, including scholarships and bursaries.
Fee notes
Your foundation year (Year 0) will be £5,760 and your subsequent years of study (Years 1-3) will be £9,535.
Interested in applying?
You may not be from a traditional educational background, but you will be enterprising and creative and have the drive and motivation to succeed in a challenging environment.
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes with an integrated foundation year:
- A minimum of five GCSE passes at grade C/4 or above (including Maths and English) or international equivalent. The qualifications must have been awarded within the last five years. Evidence of ongoing recent study preferred. Or;
- If you do not have formal or recent qualifications, you can support your application with evidence of appropriate skills and knowledge acquired through a minimum of three years post-school professional work experience. Accompanying your application, you must write an essay of 500 words setting out the following:
- A summary of your work experience
- A consideration on how that experience has advanced your skills and knowledge
- A summary of how that experience relates to the course of study applied for.
Course enquiries
For further information about the programme or entry requirements, please email us at admissions@bathspa.ac.uk.
See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) page to learn more.
If English is not your first language, we will need to see evidence of your proficiency in the English language.
Generally, we are looking for a score equivalent to IELTS 5.5, with no less than 5.5 in each of the four components of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. We accept a range of qualifications including:
- IELTS
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 64
- Pearson PTE with a minimum score of 45
- Duolingo with a minimum score of 95
- Academic qualifications taught in English can also be accepted, such as GCSE English Language with a minimum grade C/4.
In addition to the academic requirements, your personal statement should set out your keen interest in the subject and why you wish to pursue the course. Applicants should also describe why they have chosen Bath Spa University in London.
You may be asked to discuss your application further through an informal interview.
All students studying at Bath Spa University London are required to have the Right to Study in the UK. Assessment of your Right to Study in the UK, and therefore your eligibility to study at BSU London, will be undertaken as part of your application to study at the University.
Please contact admissions@bathspa.ac.uk for details on how to apply.
Course leader: Priya Thapa
Email: p.thapa@bathspa.ac.uk
- Award
- BA (Hons) Business and Management (International Business)
- School/s
- Bath Business School
- Campus or location
- Bath Spa University London
- Course length
- Four years full time.
Entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed under 'Typical offers' in the main column below. For combined courses, please check both subjects. If your qualification is not listed, please email admissions@bathspa.ac.uk with your specific details.