Newcastle University

International Business Management BA Honours
UCAS Code: N120 (4 Years)

• Course Overview
• Modules
• Entry Requirements
• Careers
• Finance

This degree applies a strong international focus to our business management model. It is designed for students who wish to pursue their careers in international, multinational or global organisations or contexts, where the knowledge of international business management constitutes an important asset

You also develop proficiency in a modern language, from a choice of Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish.

As language learning is an integral part of the degree, to demonstrate you have an aptitude for language learning we require all applicants to have a GCSE or equivalent in a modern language (minimum grade B), if not taken at A or AS level. You may then choose to study any of our languages, from beginners’ or advanced level, depending on your previous experience in that language.

Quality and ranking

Business Studies at Newcastle is highly regarded, achieving a 92% overall student satisfaction score in the 2012 National Student Survey.

Teaching and assessment

Your contact time may involve two lectures per week per module, or one lecture and one seminar per module, alongside classes in a modern foreign language. Further information can be found on our undergraduate web pages about the approach to teaching and learning at Newcastle University.

Assessment methods include; written examinations, essays, project work, portfolios of practical work, oral presentations, computer-based multiple-choice questions, a dissertation or individual reflective report. Teaching and assessment methods may vary from module to module, more information can be found in our individual module listings.

Intercalating year (study abroad/work placement)

This degree involves a compulsory year abroad in Stage 3 in a country where your chosen language is spoken.

You can spend this year studying at one of our partner universities abroad. Alternatively, you may undertake a work placement. You may be able to combine study and a work placement.

There is support available from the University to help you find and secure this. Please note that the feasibility of these options is dependent on the visa requirements of the respective countries.

Industry links

Newcastle University Business School has excellent links with industry and professional bodies. Each year we award prizes, sponsored by major firms and professional bodies, to outstanding students to commend their dedication. We also regularly welcome guest speakers from industry.

Newcastle University Business School

As a student in Newcastle University Business School you will have access to teaching, learning and computing facilities in our brand new, state-of-the-art building within Newcastle's emerging business district. Take a virtual tour of our new building on our Business School website.

All Business School students have access to specialist careers support from our award-winning Careers Service, and career management sessions with our dedicated Business School careers adviser. The Business School also runs an annual career development week to give you an insight into possible career options and to help you to start thinking about your future.

We encourage all of our students to gain work experience while studying with us. This could be on a full-time, part-time, or voluntary basis. The Business School's Placement Officer will support you in your search for a work placement. Other opportunities for you to boost your personal and professional skills during your studies include:

• Business School summer internship scheme
• Peer mentoring scheme to help international students settle in to life at Newcastle

You will be part of a global community in the Business School, with staff and students representing 69 different countries. You will also have the chance to have a say in how the Business School is run through initiatives such as the Board of Students.