International Business Management BA (Hons)
University of Chester
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Chester

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SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Prepare to be a future leader in an increasingly global business environment by gaining the knowledge, skills and perspective you need to succeed in management.If you want to work for a company in an international market or you want to find out more about how organisations operate on the world stage, this degree course will provide you with the toolkit for your international journey.You will benefit from real-life work experience throughout your studies, and learn from industry speakers, global ...Read more

Prepare to be a future leader in an increasingly global business environment by gaining the knowledge, skills and perspective you need to succeed in management.If you want to work for a company in an international market or you want to find out more about how organisations operate on the world stage, this degree course will provide you with the toolkit for your international journey.You will benefit from real-life work experience throughout your studies, and learn from industry speakers, global examples and business simulations. Most of what you study will be anchored to today’s international business world – the top global companies and emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence and financial innovation. Your transformation from student to future business professional will begin from day one.Gain an understanding of the business environment and develop fundamental management skills in marketing, people and organisations, and finance.You will translate this management knowledge to the wider world and better understand the challenging international business environment.Aspects such as globalisation, cultural variation and the challenges of different geographical, political and economic factors are addressed. You have the option to undertake a five-week work placement, or even a year-long placement, and you will carry out an original research project into a subject you select.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
2/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
57th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
Business Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Business Studies graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Business Studies graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Entry requirements

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

BTEC Extended DiplomaBTEC Diploma : D*D*

Popular A-level subjects

Business Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Business Studies
59%
Information & Communication technology
16%
History
16%
Psychology
14%
Geography
13%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£9,250 per year

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Tingting
06 Dec 24
International Business Management (including Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
School is quite supportive with various...
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H
Huaxi
06 Dec 24
International Business MSc
Wonderful...
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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

Once a teacher training college founded in 1839, the University of Chester has evolved into a 21st century university that opens doors...

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