International Management (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

Through the International Management (Hons) course from Lancaster University you will acquire the analytical tools and strategic insights needed to succeed in the dynamic field of international management.

Employers are looking for graduates who can discover opportunities within the complex realities of the business world today. Technological innovations, sustainable development, market uncertainties and political trends constitute the diverse landscapes of global business. On this course, you will develop the knowledge and skills to understand these important challenges and opportunities in international management and business.

The course offers the perfect blend of theory and practice, covering key topics such as:

• Management theory and practice

• Business in a global context

• Multinational corporations and international organisations

• Marketing and global branding

• Managing people across cultures

• Global ethics and responsibility

• Sustainable development

• Technology and society

• International economic and political environments

You will combine insights from diverse perspectives and broaden your academic and professional horizons. This course will also help you develop an in-depth understanding of how businesses influence and are influenced by global economies, societies, and cultures.

Career opportunities:

With our International Management degree, you will graduate with the qualities, skills and insights required to start your career in business.

You will develop your capacities for critical thinking, creativity, and originality. These skills will give you the professional mobility, adaptability, and flexibility desired by employers worldwide so that you can thrive in any work environment.

Our graduates secure positions in organisations in various sectors. They are highly successful in large multinationals and major consultancies of all types, such as:

• Rolls Royce

• Unilever

• KPMG

• PWC

• EY

Many graduates build successful careers in public sector institutions, non-profit organisations, government agencies and the civil service. They also discover their place in smaller businesses, start-ups, and other exciting new ventures.

An International Management degree is also a powerful springboard to postgraduate education and further academic study at Lancaster and other prestigious universities worldwide.

Our award-winning careers team provides dedicated careers and placement services. We offer a range of innovative services for Management School students, including:

• Embedded careers education throughout the degree

• Career information, advice, and guidance appointments with specialist careers coaches

• Weekly workshops on key employability skills

• Exposure to international career options and networks

• Connections to strong networks of employers and alumni

• Support in finding and acquiring work experience opportunities, including placements and internships

• Lifelong access to all LUMS Careers services