In the first year, the single honours degree introduces students to the functional disciplines of business: finance, marketing and human resources management set within the context of international business developments.
The second year progresses students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in these areas and explores major developments in the globalisation of international business and in International business operations. There are also opportunities to study abroad in the second year; for example with our partner universities in the USA.
This prepares students for in-depth, specialised study in international business and management in the final year.
At Level 1, modules include:
International Business Environment
Managing People and Organisations
Marketing Principles
Finance for Managers
Managing Customer Service
Information and Communication in the Workplace
At Level 2, core subjects include
International Business Operations
Globalisation and International Business
Marketing Planning in Action
Options available include:
Management Decision Making
Human Resource Management
Operational Management Accounting
Work Based Learning
At Level 3, core modules include
International Strategic Management
International Marketing
International Trade and Markets
Either a double module research project or a single module independent study in a selected area of international business and management
Optional Modules may include:
Marketing Communications
Corporate Financial Management
Management Information Systems
Employee Relations Strategy
Law for Managers
Human Performance Management
Leadership and Change Management
Retail Management
Teaching and Assessment
The degree offers a balance of traditional forms of study, such as lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Assessment is through a combination of assignments, group projects, seminar contributions and short examinations. Individual projects form a major part of the final year assessment.
Facilities
The faculty is located in the Rigg Building, dedicated premises just outside the Chester campus. Teaching sessions take place in lecture theatres and seminar rooms with a range of audio and video presentation equipment, and there is a PC laboratory on site dedicated for student use. The Rigg Building also has its own large, modern catering outlet.
Career Opportunities
Many areas of commerce, industry, business and the public services depend on people with good understanding of business and management. As organisations increasingly expand internationally, analytical knowledge and understanding of international business dynamics is becoming more important. Managers who can contribute effectively to the achievement of company aims are much sought after in this era of market competitiveness. International business knowledge and critical thinking skills open the doors to any number exciting career opportunities. Some graduates also go on to teach, to fill vacancies in research and development, or to pursue masters or doctoral programmes.
International Business Combined Honours
International Business can be studied with a number of complementary subjects, such as a language. These subjects are Management, Marketing, Tourism Management, Geography, French, German and Spanish. At the University of Chester, two subjects can be studied equally or in a major/minor combination.
Course Content
Our combined honours degree in International Business is designed to provide students with critical knowledge and understanding of the key dynamics of international business. A core objective is to provide a set of advanced management skills, which complemented by those in the second chosen subject, provide an attractive profile for employment in internationally-oriented organisations.
At Level 1, modules include:
International Business Environment
2 options from:
Managing People and Organisations
Marketing Principles
Finance for Managers
At Level 2, core subjects include
International Business Operations
Globalisation and International Business
Options include:
Management Decision Making
Human Resource Management
Operational Management Accounting
Marketing Research
Marketing Planning in Action
Work Based Learning
At Level 3, Core modules are:
International Strategic Management
International Trade and Markets
Options include:
Marketing Communications
Corporate Financial Management
Management Information Systems
Employee Relations Strategy
Law for Managers
Human Performance Management
Leadership and Change Management
Retail Management
International Marketing
International Business Research project or independent study
How will I be assessed?
The International Business Degree offers a balance of traditional forms of study, such as lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Assessment is through a combination of assignments, group projects, seminar contributions and short examinations. Individual projects form a major part of the final year assessment.
Where will I be taught?
Lectures, seminars and tutorials take place in the main campus or at the Rigg Building nearby.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities are as broad as the choice of subjects with which you may combine International Business. For instance, many areas of commerce, industry, business and the public services depend on people with good understanding and ability in International Business, and those graduates who are also fluent in a second language have an additional advantage. . In fact, the range of employment possibilities is extensive for those holding an International Business degree. Other graduates go on to teach, to fill vacancies in research and development, or to pursue masters or doctoral programmes.