International Business Management BSc (Hons)
Newcastle University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Main Site (Newcastle)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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3 Years

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This International Business Management degree will prepare you for the ever-changing world of international business, with a global outlook and a no borders approach to leadership.Course overviewEquip yourself with the business and language skills needed to operate in a globally connected and culturally complex business environment.Studying in the heart of a region of innovators, youll be able to choose from several different pathways depending on your language level.Careers supportYoull have ...Read more

This International Business Management degree will prepare you for the ever-changing world of international business, with a global outlook and a 'no borders' approach to leadership.

Course overview

Equip yourself with the business and language skills needed to operate in a globally connected and culturally complex business environment.

Studying in the heart of a region of innovators, you'll be able to choose from several different pathways depending on your language level.

Careers support

You'll have access to a wealth of resources and support to enhance your employability, including:

  • the annual Future Focus: Careers Conference, tailored to different industry areas
  • interwoven employability provision
  • access to a dedicated placement officer within the Business School who can help you find a work placement in your area of interest
  • specialist careers and business start-up support from the University's award-winning Careers Service and the Business School's careers consultants
  • career management sessions with a careers consultant
  • work experience opportunities while studying with us
  • Business School summer internship scheme

You'll develop core business skills, including human resource management and finance and strategy. Alongside this, you'll take either French, German, or Spanish language modules.

You'll graduate a proficient linguist, equipped with the key skills needed for your career in management.

This is a three-year degree. If you would like to take a year abroad for study or placement please apply for International Business Management with Placement (N120).

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
25th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
26th
Management 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
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
89%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Management Studies graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Management Studies graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Yinglin
29 Nov 24

The teaching building is very beautiful and the facilities are very complete, but the teaching buildings for different majors are scattered and the business school is not on the..Read more

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Judson
19 Nov 24

The university, lecturers and structure are great. However, the engagement in PGT courses are low and some students don't reflect what is expected from a post-graduate student...Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level:

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Scottish Higher:

AAABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:45,M:0,P:0 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,M2 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1,H1,H2,H2,H3 Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies.Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C or 8-4, or equivalent, is normally required. GCSE Mathematics and English and a Modern Language (e.g. French, German, Spanish) at grade B or 6 required if not offered at AS or A Level.

Mathematics and English and a Modern Language (eg French) required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Maths, English and a Modern Foreign Language is required. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

To include at least 6 credits in maths or quantitative methods. Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C or 8-4, or equivalent, is normally required. GCSE Mathematics and English and a Modern Language (e.g. French, German, Spanish) at grade B or 6 required.

Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C or 8-4, or equivalent, is normally required. GCSE Mathematics and English and a Modern Language (e.g. French, German, Spanish) at grade B or 6 required if not offered at a Higher level.

5 points required from Mathematics or Mathematical Studies at standard level if not offered at higher level. Standard level 5 or grade B in GCSE English and in a Modern Language (e.g. French, German, Spanish) also required if not offered at Higher Level.

Normally to include Mathematics, English and a Modern Language. Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

Business-related subjects preferred. Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C or 8-4, or equivalent, is normally required. GCSE Mathematics and English and a Modern Language (e.g. French, German, Spanish) at grade B or 6 required.

Popular A-level subjects

Management Studies

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Economics
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History
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Mathematics
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Yinglin
29 Nov 24
International Business Management BSc (Hons)
The teaching building is very beautiful and the facilities are very complete, but the teaching buildings for different majors are scattered and the business school is not on the...
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Judson
19 Nov 24
MSc International Business
The university, lecturers and structure are great. However, the engagement in PGT courses are low and some students don't reflect what is expected from a post-graduate student....
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