International Business Management Degrees 2013
This International Business Management degree draws on our proven experience in providing management education. You will study organisations, their management and the changing global environment in which they operate. You will also gain the necessary skills for a successful management career.
Degree programme
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements
- A level grades AAB
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
Conditional offers from Surrey will be made in grades or marks, and not listed in points from the UCAS tariff.
Required subjects
GCSE English Language at grade C or above and GCSE Mathematics at grade B or above (or equivalent).
English language requirements
Non-native speakers of English will normally be required to have IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each
component (or equivalent).
Please note that the University of Surrey offers English language programmes and is also an IELTS Test Centre.
Other suitable qualifications
Cambridge Pre-U
M1, M1, M1
European Baccalaureate
75%
International Baccalaureate
35 points
BTEC (QCF Level 3) Extended Diploma
DDD
In addition, we accept a wide range of qualifications, including other Level 3 QCF Level 3 qualifications, Scottish qualifications, the Irish Leaving Certificate, Access Diplomas and foundation courses. Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
It is important to check whether the qualifications you are taking are suitable for your chosen degree. If you are uncertain whether your qualification meets our entry requirements, please contact us.
If you are an international student and you don’t meet the entry requirements to this degree, we offer the International Foundation Year.
Selection process
Offers are usually made in terms of grades. We invite suitable candidates to visit the University to find out more about the programme and meet staff and students.
Tuition fees
UK/EU students
Tuition fees are currently set at £9,000 per year for UK/EU undergraduates starting in 2012.
The tuition charge will be accompanied by a generous financial support package, underlining our continued commitment to widening access for those students who come from low income households.
Overseas students
The fee for students classed as overseas for fees purposes is £14,440.
The University will assess your fee status. If you are unsure whether you are likely to be considered a home, EU or overseas student for fees purposes, the UKCISA website offers more information.
Professional Training Year Fees
Programmes marked with an asterisk (*) in the table above include a professional training year.
Currently fees of £1,050 (based on an inflation assumption of 2.5%) are charged for the Professional Training Year. Fees will not have to be paid up front for those students who decide to take up the Government’s loan for higher education fees. The Professional Training year is a key factor in the high employability rates achieved by students with Surrey degrees.
Our Degree
International Business Management aims to provide you with a broad, analytical and integrated study of business processes specifically geared to global issues such as international strategy and cross-cultural management. It is ideal for those wishing to pursue a general business management degree, with the added benefit of a global outlook and international orientation.
The programme combines mainstream management modules such as financial accounting and marketing with modules exclusively designed for international business. Globalisation of Emerging Markets, for example, offers a comprehensive look at the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) as well as South Africa and Eastern Europe as they integrate with the global economy. The programme will enhance your understanding of multinational companies and their strategies, as well as exploring how ‘local’ companies compete against such global players. You will also receive training on how to understand and benefit from cultural differences and have the opportunity to explore the ethics of international business.
The Surrey Business School has a strong global reputation and you will benefit from the fact that this programme is taught by international staff. Furthermore, our international exchange programme enables you to optimise your learning in your first semester of year 2 by spending time at one of our partner universities in Europe, the Americas, Australia and the Far East. We have excellent links with industry and outstanding opportunities to enhance your employability on our renowned Professional Training year, which can also be done abroad. Many of our students gain their first employment position as a direct result of their Professional Training year.
In the final year you will be introduced to international business strategy through the use of real-life examples, allowing you to consolidate the skills that you have learnt throughout your programme. You will have a number of optional modules from which to choose particular aspects of business management that interest you and fit best with your career aspirations.
We are one of only 14 business schools in the UK to hold accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Programme content
Programme overview
In this programme we provide you with a truly international experience. The programme is designed for students who wish to pursue a general business management degree but in addition have international aspirations.
The programme will enhance your understanding of multinational companies. You will also receive training on how to internalise cultural differences into business decisions. Therefore, it combines mainstream management modules such as Financial Accounting or Marketing Principles with three exclusively designed modules for International Business Management students. These are taught by international staff in small classes which will enhance your learning experience.
An example of an exclusive module is Globalisation of Emerging Markets, which offers a comprehensive look at the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China) as well as South Africa and Eastern Europe as they integrate with the global economy. Furthermore, our international exchange programme allows students the opportunity to select from a world-class selection of universities in Europe, the Americas, Australia and the Far East. Through this programme, you will gain the necessary skills for a successful career in multinational corporations.
Programme structure
Year 1 (FHEQ Level 4)
Compulsory modules:
- Business Communication Skills
- Operations Management
- Financial Accounting
- Business Environment
- Business Information Skills
- Organisational Behaviour and Analysis
- Quantitative Methods
- Marketing Principles
Year 2 (FHEQ Level 5)
Compulsory modules:
- Managing People in Context
- Management Information Systems
- Business Finance
- International Business
- Business Delivery Skills
- Business Law
- Management Accounting
- One optional module in Semester 2
Professional Training year
- Optional Professional Training placement year
Year 3 (FHEQ Level 6)
Compulsory modules:
- International Business Strategy
- Comparative Country Studies
- Project Management
- Globalisation of Emerging Markets
- Four optional modules
Optional modules in years 2 and 3 include:
- Consumer Behaviour
- Corporate Finance
- Sustainable Tourism
- E-Business
- Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
- Ethics, Responsibility and Citizenship
- Financial Management
- Research in Marketing
- Marketing in Digital Environment
- Supply Chain Management
- Marketing Strategy
- International Trade
- International Retailing
- Issues in Human Resource Management
- Issues in International Events Management
Professional training
The optional Professional Training placement year allows you to consolidate the management education you have acquired and provides a platform to build on when you return to your studies. It gives a valuable opportunity to put your learning into practice in real organisations in the UK, with some placements available overseas.
Surrey Business School has many years’ experience of helping students to secure a one-year paid placement appropriate to their degree programme or career direction. Previous Business Management students have worked for companies such as IBM, Microsoft, Ernst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Xerox, 3M and HP, amongst others.
Career opportunities
Graduate prospects
The first cohort of International Business Management students will be graduating in 2014. However, recent Business Management graduates have entered employment with organisations such as:
- Accenture – Business Analyst
- Fujitsu – Project Manager
- IBM UK – Business Consultant
- J.P. Morgan – Marketing and Sales Adviser
- Marks & Spencer – Commercial Graduate
- PricewaterhouseCoopers – Graduate Scheme
- Samsung – European Product Manager
- UBS – Government Operations Analyst
Career opportunities
Since you can select the modules most relevant to your chosen career, you should find yourself graduating well equipped to take advantage of all the career opportunities open to you. Surrey Business School has an excellent track record of graduate employment.
Additional information
Teaching
Each 15-credit module is designed to involve 150 hours of student work. This time will be spent in lectures, computer labs and tutorials, and includes your own study time, both individual or in small groups. You will also write essays, assignments and projects, individually and in groups, that draw on your understanding of a particular area.
Our staff members are innovative in delivering engaging learning sessions that bring together theory and practice for your intellectual and professional development.
Why Surrey?
International Business Management degrees 2013 at Surrey
- Learn about the challenges and opportunities associated with international business
- A strong focus on emerging markets and the implications of a changing economic landscape
- Three international business modules that are only open to International Business Management students and taught in small classes
- International staff with strong industry link
- Staff with expertise in the area of international business management
- A very international student body
- Our graduates have outstanding employment prospects
- Professional placements with leading UK and overseas companies
- Consistently high rankings in national surveys of business schools
- International student exchange opportunities in various global locations (such as the US, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and Spain)
The business world is very competitive, so as a graduate, having a year of worthwhile industry experience provides Surrey students with a competitive advantage.
Charlotte Faux
BSc Business Management*
I decided that I wanted to go to the University of Surrey because of the renowned Professional Training placement option and also because the programme allowed me to specialise in my preferred business subject – marketing.
The mixture of lectures and corresponding tutorials makes the learning experience dynamic and enjoyable. I also like that the two semesters have completely different modules, so after your first exams, you start fresh with new subjects.
The business world is very competitive, so as a graduate, having a year of worthwhile industry experience provides Surrey students with a competitive advantage. The University has strong relationships with companies who offer placement positions which are very advantageous for students.
My placement year was at Coty, the world’s leading fragrance manufacturer. My position there was marketing assistant, working on well-known brands such as adidas Body Care. The involvement in a global project was most exciting and feeling the sense of achievement within a team was great. My favourite part was seeing point-of-sale material in-store, many that I had helped to design and manage.
I made some friends for life at Surrey and took advantage of the social life at university! I went to the gym regularly and swam at Surrey Sports Park, plus I was a member and treasurer of the Dance Society for a year, which was great fun. Being involved in a sport is a fantastic way to meet new people and create friendship groups.
* The BSc International Business Management and BSc Business Management are similar for the first year of the programme. The first cohort of International Business Management students will be graduating in 2014.
The Surrey Business School offers plenty of support in finding a placement, including regular lectures, as well as help with your CV and interviews.
Joanne Hobson
BSc Business Management*
I initially chose to study Business Management because I knew I wanted to work in business, but I was unsure which sector I wanted to specialise in. At Surrey, the first year of all business courses is standard for all students which means that by the end of Level 1, we all have the same knowledge level, so don’t fret if you’ve never done business or economics before! After Level 1, you can tailor your degree to what you enjoy and where you want to specialise.
The Surrey Business School is a great building with a lecture theatre that holds 400 people, more than most of the University’s other lecture theatres. The building is also equipped with computer rooms, as well as a coffee shop.
For me, one of the key reasons for choosing to study Business Management at Surrey was the option of doing the Professional Training year. This allows you to spend a year working for a company, earning real money and gaining lots of experience. The Surrey Business School offers plenty of support in finding a placement, including regular lectures, as well as help with your CV and interviews.
The Professional Training year greatly increases your chances of getting a job after graduating because you gain invaluable experience. Surrey is top for graduate employment and it is in a brilliant location for lots of the UK’s biggest companies. The Surrey Business School has some really strong links with employers, and they look to employ Surrey students.
* The BSc International Business Management and BSc Business Management are similar for the first year of the programme. The first cohort of International Business Management students will be graduating in 2014.