International Business Management (Placement Year)

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International Business Management

BA (Hons)

This international business degree equips you with the skills, experience and global perspective to thrive in careers across marketing, finance, strategy, consultancy, and leadership - or launch your own business.

UCAS Code: N120

Single Honours

Subject to re-approval

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At Worcester, you’ll explore how businesses succeed across borders and develop the skills to lead and adapt in global markets. With a built-in year abroad, you’ll gain international experience that will set you apart.

Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

Accreditation

This course has been mapped for dual accreditation with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). You will be awarded a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership, in addition to your degree, upon the successful completion of the entire degree.

During your studies, you will also benefit from associate membership to the CMI (at no extra cost), inclusive of an interactive induction session hosted by the CMI, as well as access to the CMI's digital library, resources, and employability skills audit.

Overview

You’ll study topics like global marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, leadership, and sustainability — all through the lens of international business. Learning is practical and hands-on, with real-world projects that help you understand how businesses connect with customers and how organisations innovate to stay competitive in global markets.

Alongside academic knowledge, you’ll develop the mindset and skills of a future business professional. As you build confidence in areas like time management, communication, and problem-solving, you’ll start to approach challenges differently – both in your studies and in life. These are the qualities employers value most, and you’ll practise them through teamwork, presentations, and working with real businesses.

You’ll be taught by lecturers with extensive industry experience and supported by our network of business coaches, international partners, and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), giving you access to professional development and industry insights. Our independent accreditations, which are built into your degree, boost your CV and fast-track your membership into organisations such as the CMI – placing you in a strong position when applying for jobs and potentially increasing your earning potential.

At Worcester Business School, you’ll join a diverse and welcoming community of students from all over the world. You’ll learn from your classmates as well as guest lecturers and our expert academic team, gaining a broad perspective on global business.

Placements

Built into the course is a year abroad, where you’ll either study at a partner university or take on a work placement in another country. Whether you're studying in Canada or working in Australia, this experience gives you the chance to immerse yourself in a new culture, build international networks, and gain real-world experience in global business settings.

The placement year spans a minimum of 36 weeks and can take place in Europe, North America, or Australasia. You’ll be supported in finding opportunities, and bursaries and travel grants are available to help make the experience accessible.

Business placements at the University of Worcester

Course content

The course begins with a strong foundation in international business through a set of core modules designed to give you the essential knowledge and skills needed to understand how global businesses operate and succeed. As you progress into the second and third years, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your degree to your interests and career goals.

We regularly review our courses to reflect the latest research and developments in the subject area, as well as feedback from students, employers and the wider sector. As a result, modules may change to ensure the course remains current and relevant.

Optional modules will run if enough students choose to study them. It is not guaranteed that all modules will be offered every year. The modules listed below are just an example selection from the full range available.

Year 1Mandatory modules

Introduction to Business Management

Fundamentals of Personal Effectiveness

Customer Insight and Marketing

Financial Management

Responsible AI

Inclusive Practice

Optional modules

Data Driven Decisions

Optional modules offered by the Centre for Academic English and Skills/Institute of Education

Overseas Work Placement or Study Abroad

Throughout your degree, you’ll build the skills and confidence to succeed in a global business environment. From day one, you’ll develop practical abilities in communication, leadership, problem-solving, and strategic thinking — all of which are highly valued by employers. Real-world experience is built into the course, with opportunities to work on live business projects, attend company visits, and take part in consultancy challenges.

International experience is a key part of the course, with the opportunity to study or work abroad for a year between your second and final year. Whether you choose a placement or a study exchange, this experience helps you build independence, cultural awareness, and a global perspective – giving you a competitive edge when applying for graduate roles.

You’ll also benefit from integrated career coaching, support with CV writing and interview preparation, and access to our network of business mentors and placement partners.

Graduates from this course go on to careers in:

International marketing

Business development

Project management

Finance and investment

Management consultancy

Human resources

Supply chain and logistics

Entrepreneurship and start-ups

Start your own business

If your ambition is to run your own business, our entrepreneurship modules will guide you through the process of planning, launching and growing a venture with international potential. You’ll also have access to start-up support and our network of business mentors, helping you turn ideas into action. Each year, the University hosts the annual ‘BOSS’ competition, where students can pitch for funding and win up to £10,000 to support their business plans.

Postgraduate study

If you decide to continue your studies after graduation, you could progress onto a postgraduate degree such as our Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Management MSc, or a specialist course in areas like Marketing, Human Resources or Global Sustainable Management.

You could also choose to train as a teacher with a one-year Primary or Secondary PGCE at Worcester.

Graduate stories

Hear from a few of our graduates.

Karolina Frybova, Graduate

"For me, Worcester was love at first sight. Having come to Worcester for their Open Day, I decided what my first choice would be. I loved the city, the friendly community and all the support available for students."

Xiaoting Ma, Graduate

“I am very happy and honoured that I can go for a first class degree as this has been my goal for a long time,” she said. “It is very rewarding to work hard to fulfil your dreams.”

Xiaoting is now working as an intern in the marketing department of an investment company, but she has an ambition to return to academia in the future, possibly with a PhD in marketing.

Finley Harrison, Graduate

Finley Harrison was among those to have completed their studies at the University of Worcester in 2020. He achieved First Class Honours in his degree in International Business Management. “I am extremely pleased to see that all of my hard work has paid off and I am so grateful for the support from my lecturers at Worcester,” he said.

Since gaining his degree, Finley has started a job at FedEx as a Transformation Analyst after originally completing a placement year with them during his studies at Worcester.

Course highlights

Global experiences built-in

Spend a year studying or working abroad in countries like Canada, Australia, or Denmark. This international experience helps you build confidence, cultural awareness, and a global mindset that employers value.

Teaching and assessment

Our course has been designed and is taught by industry experts to ensure you're learning relevant and up-to-date business practice. You’ll learn through hands-on activities, group sessions, lectures, and one-to-one support.

You’ll be assessed in practical ways like presentations, digital projects, portfolios, and business reports to give you the skills you’ll need after you graduate.

Teaching and assessment contents

Teaching

Assessment

Feedback

Contact time

Independent study

Teaching staff

Programme specification

You are taught through a combination of interactive workshops, lectures, seminars, laboratory practical sessions, fieldwork, practical activities, etc. Interactive workshops take a variety of formats and are intended to enable the application of learning through discussion and small group activities. Seminars enable the discussion and development of understanding of topics covered in lectures, and laboratory practical sessions are focused on developing subject specific skills and applied individual and group project work.

In addition, meetings (both individual and group) with personal academic tutors are scheduled throughout the academic year. There is an opportunity to undertake a year-long placement in the third year of the course, supervised by a work-based mentor and a University tutor. Depending upon the course, there may be an opportunity to study abroad at one of the exchange partner universities.

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Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points required: 112Typical Offer

Qualification

BTEC National Extended Diploma

We do accept Access to HE Diplomas and other qualifications which may not exactly match the combinations above. Work out your estimated points with the UCAS tariff calculator.

Mature Students

If you will be over the age of 21 at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you are considered a mature student. At Worcester this means our offer may be different, taking into account any work or life experiences you have, alongside any qualifications you hold.

If you’re unsure whether you meet certain requirements you can email our admission team admissions@worc.ac.uk or contact the course Admissions Tutor.

International Students

If English is not your first language you will need to show that you have language skills at IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or equivalent.

For country specific information see our international student pages.

Any questions?

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please call our Admissions Office on 01905 855111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk.

Fees contents

Full time

Other costs

Accommodation

UK and EU students

The standard fee for full-time home and EU undergraduate students on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees in the academic year 2027/28 is £10,050 per year.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students.

more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.

International students

The standard tuition fee for full-time international students enrolling on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees in the academic year 2027/28 is £17,700 per year.

How to apply

How to apply contents

Applying through UCAS

UCAS is the central

organisation through which applications are processed for full-time

undergraduate courses in the UK.

Read our how to apply pages for more information on the application process, or if you’d

like to apply for part-time study.

International Business Management BA (Hons) - N120Apply now

If you have any questions, please get in touch. We're here to help you every step of the way.

Isabel Clarke

Postgraduate and Undergraduate Admissions Tutori.clarke@worc.ac.uk

Admissions Officeadmissions@worc.ac.uk01905 855111

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Key facts

UCAS points

International students welcome

Start date and location

Sep 2027 - Worcester

UK and EU £10,050

International £17,700

4 years full-time

Placement

Study abroad available

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