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BSc International Business Management

Northumbria University

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Business, addressing the structures of international commerce and management. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship. Students can complete an optional 48-week work placement or study abroad period as part of the programme structure.

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Institution
Northumbria University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
International Business Management BSc (Hons)
Duration
3-4 years
UCAS code
N180
Typical offer
A-level CA, UCAS 96-112
Median salary
£33,000 after 5 years

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff: 96 to 112 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

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What students say

Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 71%
  • Learning opportunities: 70%
  • Assessment and feedback: 66%
  • Academic support: 83%
  • Organisation and management: 47%
  • Learning resources: 86%
  • Student voice: 69%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 35 students who started

  • Continued on course: 80%
  • Left higher education: 20%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 985 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 39%
  • North West: 12%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 22%
  • East Midlands: 4%
  • West Midlands: 2%
  • East of England: 2%
  • London: 10%
  • South East: 3%
  • South West: 1%
  • Scotland: 1%
  • Northern Ireland: 4%

Who gets in

Based on about 45 students who started

  • A levels: 85%
  • Access course: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
  • Accredited by the EPAS (EFMD Programme Accreditation System).

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Financial Decision Making
  • Business Analysis for Decision Making
  • Preparing for Professional Practice
  • Global Marketing and Communications
  • Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
  • Global Business Environment
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Unilang - Languages for all - Level 5 Placeholder
  • International Operations Management
  • Newcastle Business School Study Abroad Semester
  • Strategic Frameworks and Cultural Contexts in International Management
  • International Business: Growth Strategies and Resourcing
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Born Global Enterprise
  • Business Research and Analysis
  • International Digital Economy
  • Managing People Across Borders
  • Finance and International Business
  • International Business Negotiation
  • Placement Abroad (assistantship)
  • Newcastle Business School Work Placement Year
  • Newcastle Business School Study Abroad Year
  • Newcastle Business School Blended Placement Year: Work Placement Semester
  • Newcastle Business School Blended Placement Year: Study Abroad Semester
  • Management Enquiry
  • Dissertation
  • Undergraduate Consultancy Project
  • Contemporary Issues in International Business
  • International Business and Innovation
  • Emerging Economies
  • Business Ethics for International Management
  • Strategic Management

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc International Business Management at Northumbria University earn?

The median salary is £26,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £45,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Business studies.

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc International Business Management at Northumbria University?

71% 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 Management at Northumbria University?

The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.

Is BSc International Business Management at Northumbria University accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the EPAS (EFMD Programme Accreditation System).

Does BSc International Business Management at Northumbria University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BSc International Business Management at Northumbria University?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.