BA International Business
About this course
BA in Business, centred on international business and management. Core topics include Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Project Management. The programme features a Management Development Programme with industry-linked case studies, and a study-abroad semester at partner institutions across Europe, South East Asia, Australasia or North America.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB (GCSE English language 6/B or Literature 6/B, or an essay-based A Level B may be considered in lieu of English; GCSE Maths 6/B) IB: 32-30 (no subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies SL5)
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What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 125 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 207 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 28%
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 12%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 7%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 84%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 81%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 66%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 500 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 12%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 82%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 150 students who started
- A levels: 79%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 16%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Modules
- Introduction to International Business
- Introduction to Marketing & Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Finance and Financial Analysis
- Introduction to Economics & Business Analysis
- Introduction to Tourism Studies and Managing People
- Management Development Programme 1
- Academic Skills
- International Business Analysis
- Management Development Programme 2
- Managing Across Cultures & Frontiers
- Contemporary Issues & Trends in International Business
- International Business electives
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Business at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £50,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BA International Business at University of Strathclyde do next?
93% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Business at University of Strathclyde?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA International Business at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 210 UCAS points.
Is BA International Business at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Does BA International Business at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA International Business at University of Strathclyde?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.