International Trade and Business Communication (Top-up) BA (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
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**Overview**If English isnt your first language and you want to build a career in global trade, this BA (Hons) International Trade and Business Communication top-up degree is a great choice.Youll study all things business in an English-speaking environment alongside native and non-native speakers, learning how people use conversational, formal and business English in preparation for the fast-paced world of international trade. You can do this undergraduate degree in 1 or 2 years, depending on ...Read more


Overview

If English isn't your first language and you want to build a career in global trade, this BA (Hons) International Trade and Business Communication top-up degree is a great choice.You'll study all things business in an English-speaking environment alongside native and non-native speakers, learning how people use conversational, formal and business English in preparation for the fast-paced world of international trade. You can do this undergraduate degree in 1 or 2 years, depending on your level of previous study and your ability to write and speak English.After the course, you'll have the English language skills and international trade understanding to succeed in a range of careers in the global marketplace, in areas such as business management, export and/or import finance, international market research and marketing.


Improve your English in 3 ways:

- dedicated English language classes to improve your vocabulary and grammar- business communications classes where you'll practise presentations, interviews and writing for business- living and working with both UK and international students and experiencing life in a welcoming UK city


Other course highlights

- Explore the theory and practice of international trade, the ways different cultures view the global marketplace, and the economic, legal and managerial factors that affect how business is done around the world- Be fully supported by your tutors and our dedicated global team, and join a community with more than 5,000 international and EU students from 150 different countries- Earn a full BA (Hons) degree in International Trade and Business Communications in just 1 or 2 years


Careers and opportunities

The globalisation of trade has transformed the world economy. Today, approximately one fourth of total global production is exported (Our World in Data).As a result, those with a knowledge of international trade and the factors that impact it are highly sought-after by a wide range of employers.And, as English continues to be the world's language for trade, there's strong demand for graduates with both business and English language skills. This gives you many career options after the course.


What areas can you work in with an international trade and business communication (top-up) degree?

This course gives you the skills for careers in areas such as:- international trade- export and/or import finance- export and/or import coordination- product management- market research- marketing- retail and leisureYou could also go on to further study at postgraduate level or start your own business with help and support from the University.

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48/101
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49th
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49th
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Mint
12 Nov 23

All the professors have a good attitude and said every homework was done very well. However, it is disturbing that professors usually do not give clear suggestions on how to..Read more

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jinlong
08 Nov 23

The school is very good for me to adapt here quickly and enjoy the campus..Read more

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£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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£16,200 per year

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£16200 Per year

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Mint
12 Nov 23
International Trade and Business Communication (Top-up) BA (Hons)
All the professors have a good attitude and said every homework was done very well. However, it is disturbing that professors usually do not give clear suggestions on how to...
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jinlong
08 Nov 23
International Trade and Business Communication (Top-up) BA (Hons)
The school is very good for me to adapt here quickly and enjoy the campus...
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