BSc International Business Management

Key Information

Course Code:ULU1N120301UL
Duration:3 Years
Attendance:Full Time
Award:Degree of Bachelor of Science

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Overview

BSc International Business Management Degree

The BSc International Business Management degree course has been developed not only to reflect the increasing international dimension of business, but also to provide a range of opportunities and experiences that will help develop the intercultural skills necessary to operate effectively across national and cultural boundaries.

This degree is offered from the University's London-based Study Centre. The Centre's location, in the heart of London's financial district, places our students at the forefront of the UK's business and professional networks.

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Degree Programme Structure

The first year provides a firm grounding in business fundamentals. In Year 2, the degree programme is designed to ensure that you develop an understanding of core business disciplines, including managing people, money, technology and customers. In the final year, the course seeks to integrate your knowledge-base around the dynamic business competencies such as strategy, innovation and creativity, leadership and change or performance management and governance as well as topics in international business which build on Norwich Business School and the University's wider expertise, such as sustainability and climate change, e-business or brand leadership.

Teaching, Assessment and Feedback

Teaching methods are designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of the subject, as well as developing the analytical, presentation, teamwork and communication skills sought by employers.

Individual modules may be taught using a variety of methods including lectures, small-group tutorials, face-to-face and web supported seminars and supervised computer laboratories which will provide you with practical and theoretical knowledge. Independent study is also actively encouraged and you will need to spend time working on your own - studying and researching in the library and carrying out practical work on projects. You will also benefit from a programme of masterclasses and events designed to promote engagement with managers from international businesses. Assessment takes place throughout your period of study. The majority of modules are assessed by a combination of coursework and examination.

All students are assigned an academic adviser to oversee their progress and to guide them through their wide range of module choices.

Career Opportunities

Norwich Business School has internationally recognised expertise in the fields of: marketing; strategy and process alignment; accounting, audit and regulation; the application of information technology in marketing, strategy and accounting; strategic operations and supply-chain management; and the management of people in organisations.

We are well placed to offer our students a highly valued insight into state-of-the-art thinking and practice in the fields of business and management. Norwich and Norfolk are attracting interest from a number of major firms as a vibrant and attractive place to locate.

The School is actively building links with such firms through the Norwich Management Development Centre and through their active participation in lectures, seminars and workshops. Such collaborative platforms allow these firms to find their next generation of managers amongst our graduates.

We pride ourselves on being able to offer high career prospects to our students. In our First Destination Survey, undertaken 6 months after graduation, 83.5% of our graduates had secured employment or gone on to further study. 3% were unemployed, against a national average of 6.1% unemployment from first degrees.

Norwich Business School holds a series of career events for students. Representatives from professional bodies, companies and organisations are invited to share their experiences and knowledge with our students and give their advice on how to start a chosen career. The University of East Anglia also provides a professional Careers Centre and, together with the School's Academic Careers Adviser, we will help students to choose their career path and develop their employability skills.

Related Courses

BSc Business Management (UNU1N200301)
BSc Accounting and Finance (UNU1N400301)
BSc Accounting with Management (UNU1N4N2301)

Why Choose Us?

Thank you for showing an interest in the Undergraduate Degrees offered by Norwich Business School at the University of East Anglia. By choosing us, you will be joining a Business School with a vibrant atmosphere and an excellent reputation in teaching and research.

Managing within organisations is both an art and a science. It hinges upon the ability to understand social behaviour; it relies on being able to handle successfully the somewhat contradictory processes of controlling action while fostering motivation, creativity and commitment.

Reflecting this view, Norwich Business School adopts an approach to teaching and learning that is designed to promote academic achievement as well as developing the potential for future managerial excellence. We are committed to instilling confidence in our students.

Our degree programmes provide for the intellectual development of the student to enable you to function effectively, within a wide range of business sectors, by adopting a strong managerial perspective.

Norwich Business School students have consistently rated our teaching and their overall satisfaction of the student experience among the highest for the last five years through the National Student Survey. We are also rated as "Excellent" by the Higher Education Quality Assurance Agency, scoring 23 out of a maximum 24 points.

We hope you will find all the information you need from our website, but please do contact Norwich Business School if you have any further queries. We would be pleased to welcome you at the beginning of the next academic year.

Professor Paul Dobson
Head of the School

Study in the Heart of London's Financial District

The BSc International Business Management degree will be delivered from our new London Study Centre. Located in the heart of London's financial district – just a few minutes' walk from Liverpool Street station, providing excellent transport links across London, as well as a wide range of shops, restaurants and cafés. The Centre's location in central London places our students at the heart of the UK's business and professional networks.

London is a global hub for industries such as financial services and the media. It is also home to the headquarters of many multi-national organisations. With the Bank of England, the London Stock Exchange, Lloyds of London, the iconic Gherkin building and the offices of over 500 banks all within walking distance of the Centre, UEA London provides you with the opportunity to study in the heart of one of the world's major business and financial centres. The Centre is on Middlesex Street, also known as Petticoat Lane, where a market has existed since at least the 1750s, and is at its largest on Sundays when it can consist of up to 1,000 stalls. Nearby you will also find Brick Lane, famous for its South-Asian cuisine, and the historic Spitalfields and Leadenhall Markets.

World-class Facilities unrivalled in London

The new purpose-built Study Centre sets high standards with its teaching and learning facilities for over 1,000 students. With modern tutorial and teaching classrooms, a multi-purpose lecture theatre, state-of-the-art IT laboratories, a learning resource centre and dedicated student services team, it's a perfect environment for learning. There are also comfortable communal spaces and a café where students can socialise and make new friends.

In addition to the resources within the Centre, we provide access to the library, sports and social facilities at City University London, which is situated at Northampton Square. Students are also welcome to visit the University's campus in Norwich, where they can benefit from full access to the first-class facilities and services.

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Please click here to view the full list of Visit Us Days. These events offer a great opportunity to learn more about courses, meet academic staff and current students and to experience what it would be like to study in the centre of London.

Please contact the Business School Admissions Team to register your interest.

Further Information

If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances with the Admissions Office prior to applying please do contact us:

Admissions Office (Business)
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk

Please click here to download the Norwich Business School Undergraduate Prospectus or register your details via our Online Enquiry Form.

International candidates are also actively encouraged to access the University's International section of our website.

Entry Requirements

Candidates will be expected to have 3 A levels (see below for typical offer). Please note: We do not accept A level General Studies as one of these.

Candidates with equivalent qualifications to the A level requirement are encouraged to apply (eg International Baccalaureate; Access to Higher Education certificate). International candidates are also actively encouraged to access the University's International section of our website.

Students should also have 5 GCSEs at least grade C or equivalent including a foreign language, English (grade B) and Mathematics (grade B).

A Levels: ABB excluding General Studies

International Baccalaureate: 32 with at least 5 in Standard Level Maths

Scottish Advanced Highers: ABB (acceptable on its own or in combination with other qualifications)

Irish Leaving Certificate: AABBBB

Access Course: Pass with Distinction in 36 credits at level 3 and Merit in 9 credits at Level 3

European Baccalaureate: 75%

Students for whom English is a foreign language

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading). Recognised English Language qualifications include:

IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)

TOEFL: Internet-based score of 92 overall (minimum 21 in the listening and writing components; 22 in the reading component; and 23 in the speaking component)

PTE: 62 overall (minimum 51 in all components)

If you do not meet the academic and or English requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO University of East Anglia offers guaranteed progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree:

International Foundation in Business and Economics
International Foundation in Computing with Business
International Diploma programme

Intakes

The course begins in September each year.

Assessment

Key factors used to assess an application include:

Past and future achievement in examinations
Academic interest in the subject
Personal interests and extra-curricular activities
The reference

All applications are considered on their own individual merits.

Course Profile

Disclaimer

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules and regular (five-yearly) review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff or sabbatical leave. Where this is the case, the University will endeavour to inform students.

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Essential Study (120 credits)

Students will select 120 credits from the following module(s).

Name	Code	Credits	Semester
Developing Business Skills This module is designed to give students an understanding of self-analysis as a management discipline and a method of performance management. Additionally students are encouraged to embrace Personal Development Planning as a lifelong learning opportunity which will be a requirement for everyone attaining a professional qualification and becoming a member of a Chartered professional body.Find out more >>	NBSL1P3Y-A-YEAR	20	Semesters 1 & 2
Economics for Business The module introduces economic methods which can be applied to a variety of problems in business economics. The module pursues the following themes: the operations of markets ' demand and supply, market equilibrium; competition and profitability ' market structure and competition; beyond the basics of profit maximisation ' how firms grow, negative and positive externalities; issues that are important within the firm - principal/agent problems, the separation of ownership from control; the macroeconomy ' national income determination and business cycles; measuring macroeconomic variables and policy issues; economic stability and demand side policies; supply side policies and economic growth; exchange rates and the balance of payments.Find out more >>	NBSL1B4Y-A-YEAR	20	Semesters 1 & 2
Information Systems and Business Research This module provides a grounding in Information Systems and elementary statistics necessary to undertake further studies in these areas in subsequent years. It also provides students with the opportunity to practise their numeracy skills and to identify any areas of weakness that could prove disadvantageous to them in their future studies or careers.Find out more >>	NBSL1B2Y-A-YEAR	20	Semesters 1 & 2
Introduction to Business This is an introductory module in business obligatory for those undertaking either Business Management or Accounting related degrees. It is also a compulsory module on some degrees with business or management minors. Further it may be taken as an optional module for those seeking an introduction to business. The course provides a broad perspective on the world of business and the activities of managers who drive these businesses forward. Businesses include a broad range of organisations from for profit to social enterprises. The course also provides insight into the different structures and functions of business which gives a good insight into career opportunities.Find out more >>	NBSL1B1Y-A-YEAR	20	Semesters 1 & 2
Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting This module provides an introduction to financial and management accounting, and assumes no previous knowledge of accounting.Find out more >>	NBSL1A2Y-A-YEAR	20	Semesters 1 & 2
Introduction to Organisational Behaviour This module is designed to introduce the students to the world of organisations, with the specific focus on understanding the behaviour of individuals and groups within the organisations. The module seeks to equip the students with the conceptual knowledge and analytical skills that will help them decipher and successfully manage the organisational phenomena they might encounter in their later working lives.Find out more >>	NBSL1P4Y-A-YEAR	20	Semesters 1 & 2

Essential Study (120 credits)

Students will select 120 credits from the following module(s).

Name	Code	Credits	Semester
Driving the Organisation: Organisational Design and Development Organizational design and development are vital to the delivery of any business strategy, but what is the best organizational design for international businesses, large and small? Is there one best way to organize for international business or is organization culturally or locally specific? Are organizational design and development a science or an art? In this module we examine different approaches to 'driving' the organization, specifically those that stress organizational structures of roles and responsibilities, crosscutting business processes and attempts to work with organizational cultures. The module makes extensive use of teamworking, both as an object and mode of study. Students will work in cross cultural teams on a range of tasks including the planning, execution, recording and presentation of a student-led project.Find out more >>	NBSL2M01-A-SEM1	20	Semester 1
Focusing On Customers: Principles of Marketing This module will develop students' awareness and understanding of the role that marketing plays in business and the impact it has on society from both a business and consumer perspective.Find out more >>	NBSL2M04-B-SEM2	20	Semester 2
Managing Money: Business Finance Financial Markets are global and interconnected. This module critically examines contemporary financial issues from a global business perspective. This is achieved through the linking of theoretical explanations of financial debates and phenomenon to real and applied business examples. This programme of study is directed towards developing consistent frameworks from which financial decisions may be made. As a result of taking this module, students will extend their knowledge of finance to cover practical areas of financial management and theoretical issues in company valuation. An ability to comprehend and use a financial vocabulary, the interactions between the firm and the financials markets.Find out more >>	NBSL2M05-A-SEM1	20	Semester 1
Managing People: Global Context An introductory module for the general subject of people management, and Human Resources Management, in global context. The module will cover issues like HR planning, strategic HRM, selection and recruitment, evaluation, career development, compensation, and Industrial Relations.Find out more >>	NBSL2M02-B-SEM2	20	Semester 2
Mastering Technology:operations and Supply Chain Management A second year core module aims to provide students with an understanding of the management of the creation of goods and services and their delivery to the customer. The module also provides students with an invaluable introduction to the key aspects of modern organizations and better equip them with a contemporary appreciation of the work setting ' thus, enhancing employability. The module will seek to combine the core elements involved in the management of operations and supply chains with demonstrations of `best practice' from a number of different commercial sectors in a global setting. In this way, learning outcomes will be increased and more easily transferred to the workplace. On completion of the module, students will be in a position to undertake more advanced study of these important topics.Find out more >>	NBSL2M06-B-SEM2	20	Semester 2
Principles of International Business The module will introduce students to the principles of international business. It will begin by defining, describing, and analysing: globalisation; differences in politics and laws; differences in cultures, ethics, and norms; and, how this knowledge can be used to leverage firm capabilities globally. Next it will outline the theory and practice of international trade, foreign direct investment, exchange rates, and economic integration. Finally, it will focus on multinational enterprises and cover: foreign market entry; alliances and acquisitions; managing competitive dynamics; and, strategy and structure.Find out more >>	NBSL2M03-A-SEM1	20	Semester 1

Essential Study (80 credits)

Students will select 80 credits from the following module(s).

Name	Code	Credits	Semester
Cases in International Business The module will develop and apply the principles of international business covered in the Year 2 module Principles of International Business.Find out more >>	NBSL3M02-B-SEM2	20	Semester 2
Employability & Personal Development This module is designed to stimulate the personal and professional development of students and to enhance their employability beyond 'first destination'. A vital guiding principle for this module is that participation precedes learning and, thus, students will be encouraged and expected to situate themselves firmly at the core of their learning and to explore through reflection on their own experience of working both as an individual and as part of a multicultural team.Find out more >>	NBSL3M04-A-YEAR	20	Semesters 1 & 2
Global Perspectives On Innovation and Creativity The module aims to introduce students to current definitions, theories and models of innovation and creativity and how they can best be managed (if at all). The module enables students to experience and practice innovation and creativity management techniques at an individual and group level and to study innovation and creativity at organizational, regional and national levels. The module will enable students to critically reflect on the role of creativity and innovation in organizations and society more widely and the ethical and practical dilemmas of innovation and creativity management.Find out more >>	NBSL3M03-A-SEM1	20	Semester 1
International Business Strategy Starting or managing a business now requires an international perspective, For even if the chosen customer group is `local' the nature of competition means that competitors will be international, suppliers are likely international and even personnel may be international. The central role of strategy within the business is about `creating the future'. Challenging in the past but now strategic managers must seek to dominate the market, through achieving competitive advantage' in the global arena. Within the general Y3 theme of integration and developing dynamic business competencies, this module focuses on the key theories and models necessary for students to understand and to be able to create and implement international strategy, and critically to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. In comparison to `strategy modules' on other international business degrees, this Module works harder on being `international'.Find out more >>	NBSL3M01-A-SEM1	20	Semester 1

Option A Study (20 credits)

Students will select 20 credits from the following module(s).

Name	Code	Credits	Semester
Climate Change and Sustainability The aim of this module is to provide students with knowledge about the concept of sustainable development and how it relates to modern day responsible business practice, with specific reference to climate change. The module will allow students to understand the different social, economic and environmental issues that modern corporates face and how they can be prioritised, measured, managed and communicated using internationally recognised frameworks and standards. Students will also learn about the corporate impacts climate change and how they can be measured and communicated. Students will also learn how organizations are adapting to and mitigating the impacts of climate change. The course will use specific international case studies to illustrate how organizations are managing this area and maximising value.Find out more >>	NBSL3M09-A-SEM1	20	Semester 1
Global E Business The module aims to develop a knowledge and understanding of the nature of e-Business and e-Commerce as well as of the Internet infrastructure and the variety of firms competing in e-Business markets. It also aims to demonstrate the current successes and failures of e-Business ventures in different industries and markets. Current developments in Business-to-Consumer (B2C) and Business-to-Business (B2B) e-Commerce will be explored. Lectures will be supplemented by case studies of e-business practice, group exercises and exploration of relevant Internet sites.	NBSL3M07-A-SEM1	20	Semester 1
Leadership and Change Where change was once seen as the exception in business, a rare event to be managed, it has come to be seen to be the one constant. However, if change is to benefit business organizations and their members, then it requires energy, conscious decision-making and leadership. This module will introduce students to contemporary thinking about the processes of change and the role of leadership in those processes. Specific attention will be paid to geographical and cultural variation in the ways in which leadership and change are conceptualised, analysed and practised.Find out more >>	NBSL3M05-A-SEM1	20	Semester 1

Option B Study (20 credits)

Students will select 20 credits from the following module(s).

Name	Code	Credits	Semester
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management The module aims to provide students with knowledge of the significance of entrepreneurship and the small business sector within developed and developing economies, and to enable a research-led understanding of the factors that affect the small business birth, growth, success and failure internationally. In doing so, the module enables students to appreciate i) the extant relevance of small firms to established and developing economies, as well as ii) the sociological trends influencing these dynamics which will be critically reflected upon within the module.Find out more >>	NBSL3M08-B-SEM2	20	Semester 2
International Brand Leadership This module is designed to familiarize the student with international brand management theory and practice. The focus of the course is on understanding how organizations can invest in building strong brand image and equity in international markets.Find out more >>	NBSL3M06-B-SEM2	20	Semester 2
Performance Management and Governance Performance management has become the focus of attention in the 21st century when the sufficiency of leadership has been called into question over the numerous crises, ranging from the renowned corporate scandals to the recent global financial downturn. This module provides a wide ranging introduction to the classical and contemporary performance management systems and frameworks from a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary perspective, drawing on international examples. It combines theory with practice, issues of performance management: from technical aspects of process measurement, monitoring, strategic audits, organizational effectiveness and management and strategic control, through to debates about performance management policies and trends at the firm-specific or sectoral level. Interdisciplinary debates concerning issues of performance management, relating to strategic management, market structures, strategic accounting, and governance and economic regulation, are also embraced.	NBSL3M10-B-SEM2	20	Semester 2

Fees And Funding

University Fees and Financial Support: UK/EU Students

The University of East Anglia will be charging UK/EU students £9,000 for all full-time Norwich Business School undergraduate programmes which start in 2012. Full-time students can obtain a Tuition Fee Loan from the government to cover the cost of their course. Maintenance Loans (also referred to as student loans) are available from the Student Loans Company and are designed to help with living costs such as course materials, accommodation and food. You will only become liable to repay your Tuition Fee and Maintenance Loans once you have graduated and are earning over £15,000 a year.

UG Fees and Funding

UK full-time students may be eligible for a government Maintenance Grant worth up to £2,906 per year, to help with day to day costs such as rent, food, travel and entertainment. The Maintenance Grant is administered by the Student Loans Company and is non-repayable. The University will also offer Bursaries of up to £600 to all students receiving maintenance grant support. A variety of Scholarships may also be offered to UK students.

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University Fees and Financial Support: International Students

The University of East Anglia will be charging International students £11,700 for all full-time Norwich Business School undergraduate programmes which start in 2012.

The University offers around £1 million of Scholarships each year to support International students in their studies. Scholarships are normally awarded to students on the basis of academic merit and are usually for the duration of the period of study.

Norwich Business School (London) Undergraduate Scholarships:

All International undergraduate students who have applied to BSc (Hons) International Business Management, will be eligible to be considered for a Scholarship on the basis of academic excellence. The value of the awards, which are available to those beginning the course in September 2012, will range from £1,000 - £3,000. Candidates do not need to complete a separate application form. Scholarships will be considered at the point of application.

Scholarships will be shortlisted, by the admissions office, on confirmed applicants in September 2012 based on qualifications only.

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