International Business Management (Hons) University of Northampton

Overview

The International Business Management (Hons) programme offered at University of Northampton explores contemporary issues in International Business (IB) across a variety of organisational contexts, with strong emphasis on socially responsible on socially responsible business management, cross-cultural capabilities and international strategy.

Experiencing creative learning activities and authentic assessment tasks, students on this course will navigate the complex world of international business with strong emphasis on cross-cultural capabilities, ethically-responsible business management and international strategy. By the end of the course, a graduate will be able to:

• Analyse and respond to the potential influence of ethical and social responsibility issues within international business
• Evaluate strategic decisions in international business, considering success and risk factors and competing organisational priorities
• Critique and apply principles of cross-cultural management appropriate to the organisational context and priorities
• Critically analyse and evaluate the implications of cultural factors, both national and organisational, in effectively operating in diverse business contexts
• Make judgments by interpretation and critical analysis of a range of business-related data and information to support organisational decision-making
• Identify and respond to the complex interrelationships and integration between business and functions
• Identify and use relevant data from a wide range of resources, including industry sources and academic publications, and competently undertake research tasks

• Analyse a range of factors relevant to the global business environment in order to access the implications for business operations.

Key Facts

• Export/Import Manager
• Import Agent
• Sales Agent
• Global Team-building Agent
• Trade Commission Analyst
• International Trade Negotiator
• International Relocation Specialist
• International Conference Organiser
• Business Liaison Manager
• International Financial Trader
• Inernational Customs Agent
• Airline Agent
• International Business Analyst
• Forex Trader
• International Tour Guide
• Oversees Start-Up Agent
• Supply Chain Manager
• Global Marketing Analyst
• Global Insurance Representative