BSc International Business
About this course
BSc (Hons) in International Business, a business studies degree focused on global corporate strategy, trade, and cross-border operations. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Human Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students can transfer to another business degree at the end of the first stage without losing momentum. The first year builds fundamental knowledge through compulsory modules such as Financial Accounting for Decision Makers, Economics for Business, Introduction to Marketing, and Global Business Environment. The second year examines international dynamics through modules including Business Ethics and Sustainability, International Business Theories and Perspectives, Global Trading Blocs, and Doing Business in Emerging Markets, alongside optional modules like Enterprise and Entrepreneurship or International Marketing. The final year covers advanced global topics with compulsory modules such as Global Strategic Management, Global Trade and Finance, and Global Business Innovation and Digital Technology. Students can tailor their studies further by selecting from optional modules spanning Digital and Social Media Analytics, Cross-cultural Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, and a Research Project in Business.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 128 Tariff points from your IB Diploma, Typically H5, H6, H6 or equivalent.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 29 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 68%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 255 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 45%
- South East: 36%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Financial Accounting for Decision Makers
- Business Skills for a Sustainable Tomorrow
- Economics for Business
- Introduction to Marketing
- Business Analysis Tools
- Global Business Environment
- Business Ethics and Sustainability
- International Business Theories and Perspectives
- Global Trading Blocs
- Doing Business in Emerging Markets
- Managing Operations Globally
- Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
- Thriving and Leading in Today's Dynamic Workplace
- Management Accounting for Decision Makers
- International Marketing
- Decision Analysis
- Global Strategic Management
- Global Trade and Finance
- Global Business Innovation and Digital Technology
- Leading People and Organisations
- Digital and Social Media Analytics
- Cross-cultural Management
- Behavioural Science in the Workplace
- Understanding Legal Duties in Business
- People Operations: An Analytic Approach
- New Venture Creation
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Services Marketing
- International Entrepreneurship
- KBS Challenge
- Research Project in Business
- Talking Cultures – Exploring Intercultural Awareness and Competencies
- Global Leadership Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc International Business at University of Kent earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £53,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BSc International Business at University of Kent do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc International Business at University of Kent?
76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc International Business at University of Kent?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc International Business at University of Kent?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.