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International/EU: £14,415 per year
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Course summary
- Develop specialist expertise by studying key international business topics
- Study more general areas of business, such as marketing, finance and organisational behaviour
- Apply your knowledge and skills through a real-life business consultancy project
Studying international business provides you with the theoretical knowledge, practical understanding and skills required to pursue a variety of careers in international business or management in both large and small organisations. Based on the final year of the BA (Honours) International Business, it allows you to top up your current qualification to degree level.
Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing us in the top 5% of business schools globally.
Student view
‘My course is absolutely great. I’m gaining such a broad understanding of business and international affairs. My course leader is brilliant and a real advocate of accessible and interesting learning.’
Jade Kiddy, BA (Honours) International Business
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
You study international business topics such as globalisation, multinational enterprises, cross-cultural management, international entrepreneurship, international strategy and global supply chains. You also study more general areas of business such as marketing, finance and organisational behaviour, and have the option to study a foreign language.
You learn through
- assignments
- examinations
Course leaders and tutors
Shingairai Masango
Yorkshire Accelerator LeadDr Shinga Masango is a senior lecturer in International Business at Sheffield Hallam University and the Yorkshire (Y) Accelerator Lead
Applied learning
Networking opportunities
You have an academic and professional adviser to support your progress and help you develop your academic skills. You can also join the student-led International Business and Economics Society to meet others and discuss and debate current events in the economy and business world. The society arranges social events and hosts guest lectures by academic experts and industry practitioners.
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Find out more at our undergraduate open days. Book now for your place.
Future careers
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for Siemens Olivetti Royal Mail La Rosa Lancoma
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEntry requirements
All students
Applicants normally need one from
• a business-related HND with an overall merit profile from year two modules or equivalent. Your qualification should include relevant international business related content in year one and year two
• 120 year one and 120 year two credits, with an overall mark of 55 per cent or above, from a relevant business degree or equivalent. Your qualification should include relevant international business related content in year one and year two
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
If English is not your first language you need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
We welcome applications from people of any age. There may be some flexibility in entry requirements provided you have other relevant learning or experience. This must show that you will benefit from and successfully finish the course.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
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| Module: Contemporary Issues In International Business | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: English For Business And Academic Purposes | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Global Governance In International Business | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Global Supply Chain Management | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: International Business Consultancy Project | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: International Strategy | Credits: 20 |
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
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| Module: Business In The European Economy | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary Issues In Marketing | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Global Financial Markets | Credits: 20 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 is £9,250 per year.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Business, management and enterprise courses (PDF, 273.5KB)Legal information
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