The course is designed to provide students with a thorough knowledge of the changing needs of the dynamic international business environment as well as the competitive global markets. This course also aims to develop students’ intellectual and quantitative skills in the understanding and analysis of international business issues. Specialization in International Business will also enable students to study a number of leading edge business subjects as well as allowing them to explore innovative and contemporary themes relevant to the modern day global business environment. The skills students acquire from this degree will enhance their learning skills and personal development so that they can make a positive contribution to the business world and society.
Curricular Structure
Year 1
- Academic English for Undergraduate Study
- Undergraduate Study and Research Skills
- Foundational Mathematics
- Foundational Statistics
- Introduction to IT
- Introduction to Business
Year 2
- Understanding Business Information
- The Corporate Environment
- Economics and Society
- Fundamentals of Management
Year 3
- Business Research and Decision Making
- International Business and World Markets
- Transnational Business Management
- Leading Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Year 4
- Strategy: Choices and Change
- Management Investigation and Dissertation
- Business without Borders
- Organising and Managing across Cultures
- International Finance and Trade
- Services Marketing
- Managing Finance
Entry Requirements:
- NEB 10+2 overall aggregate of 55% or 2.2 GGPA* and above, Year 12 English score 60% or 2.4 GPA* and above, and SLC Mathematics score of 50% above, or
- 2 ‘A’ Level passes with minimum grades A to C or 3 ‘A’ Level passes with minimum grades D and above; and General Paper (A or AS Level) or English (A or AS Level) with Grade E and above.
Applicants who do not meet the above mentioned English requirements can substitute with the following English Tests: IELTS 5.5 and above (minimum score of 5.5 in each component) or Pearson Test of English Score above 47.
Students not meeting the Entry Requirements will have to pursue iAcademy’s University Foundation Certificate (UFC). UFC is a one year academic programme awarded by iAcademy (New Zealand) and articulated with advanced standing by London Metropolitan University (UK).
University Foundation Certificate Entry Requirements:
- NEB +2 total aggregate of 45% or 1.8 GGPA* and above, and Year 12 English score of 45% or 1.8 GPA* and above, or
- 2 ‘A’ level subject passes, and a pass in General Paper (A or AS Level) or English (A or AS Level) with Grade E and above.
Applicants who do not meet the above mentioned English requirements can substitute with the following English Tests: IELTS 4.5 and above or Pearson Test of English Score above 37.
Semester 1
- Academic English for Undergraduate Study: 30 Credits
- Undergraduate Study and Research Skills: 30 Credits
- Foundational Mathematics: 15 Credits
- Introduction to IT: 15 Credits
Semester 2
- Academic English for Undergraduate Study: 30 Credits
- Undergraduate Study and Research Skills: 30 Credits
- Foundational Statistics: 15 Credits
- Introduction to Business: 15 Credits
*All other qualifications are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by London Metropolitan University.
