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International/EU: £14,415 per year

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Course summary
- Complete a four-year course and gain three separate degree awards
- Develop specialist expertise by studying key international business topics
- Apply your knowledge and skills to real-life projects
- Develop your cultural awareness skills by living and learning in Spain and France as well as in Sheffield
- Undertake a mandatory internship in the UK
This course will provide you with the theoretical knowledge and practical employment skills to pursue a variety of careers in international business or management in both large global corporations and small organisations. You will develop your cultural awareness skills in managing in a global setting.
Take a unique opportunity to study at three prestige AACSB-accredited business schools in three different European cities.
How you learn
Our diverse teaching team from across three different universities combines practical industry experience and academic research expertise. This enables us to offer a course taught in English that provides a global and practical approach to international business and related topics, blending real-world understanding and advanced subject knowledge. You will receive a truly international perspective through teaching, working with an international group of academic experts and be part of a diverse student group for the duration of your studies, accessing opportunities from all three Universities and working as a group with the students from all three locations.
You learn through
- lectures and seminars
- workshops
- guest speakers from industry
- independent and directed study
- practice based learning and group work
- case studies
- problem solving exercises
- individual and group presentations
Course leaders and tutors

Marc Duffy
Senior LecturerStaff profile for Marc Duffy, Senior Lecturer for Sheffield Hallam University.
Applied learning
Work placements
You will undertake a mandatory 3 month internship in the UK. Expert help and support is provided at all three Universities to assist and guide you to find the very best internship for you in supporting your future career aspirations. The placement can be taken at the end of year three or upon completion of the taught element of the programme.
Students on our international business courses have gained work placements with organisations including
- Carlsberg UK
- Experian
- GE Capital Solutions
- IBM UK
- Janssen Pharmaceuticals
- Lloyds Banking Group
- Metropolitan Police
- Microsoft UK
- Nestle UK
- Nissan Motors
- Unilever
- Vauxhall Motors
- Walt Disney Company
Networking opportunities
You will have an academic and professional advisor to support your progress throughout the course and as you develop your academic skills. You can join a range of societies throughout your time in the three universities. This will give you the opportunity to debate current events, engage with industry speakers and also to network with a wide group of people from the UK, Europe and further afield. You will work closely with students from all three universities as one combined group and will benefit from this broad community of practice.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- international business
- management consultancy
- project management
- retail management
- marketing management
- international retail management
- sales
- product management
Previous graduates studying international business have gone on to work for
- Allianz
- Bloomberg
- Centrica
- Cisco
- Cooperative bank
- Cummins
- Experian
- GlaxoSmithKline
- GE money
- IBM UK
- National Grid
- Norwich Union
- Pirrell
- Rolls Royce
- Royal bank of Scotland
- SAP
- SSE
- Tesco
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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Learn moreEquipment and facilities
You will have the unique experience of studying at and living in 3 locations for your time on this course, allowing you to take advantage of a wide range of facilities and experiences alike.
You will study at
- Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield
- IÉSEG School of Management , Paris
- IQS | Instituto Químico de Sarrià , Barcelona
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 104
This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:
- BCC at A Level
- DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies
GCSE
- English language or literature at grade C or 4
- Maths at grade D or 3
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all skills, or equivalent.
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.
Year 1
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Module: Data Analysis For Business Decisions | Credits: 20 |
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Module: Foundations Of International Business | Credits: 20 |
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Module: International Business Study Abroad Paris | Credits: 60 |
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Module: Professional Skills For International Business | Credits: 20 |
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Year 2
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Module: International Business Study Abroad Paris | Credits: 60 |
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Module: International Entrepreneurship | Credits: 20 |
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Module: Managing International Business | Credits: 20 |
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Module: Business Law | Credits: 20 |
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Module: Planning Your Own Business | Credits: 20 |
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Module: Service And Retail Marketing | Credits: 20 |
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Year 3
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Module: International Business Study Abroad Barcelona | Credits: 120 |
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Module: Internship (Uk) | Credits: 36 |
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Final year
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Module: Contemporary Issues In International Business | 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 (Including Iqs And Ieseg) | Credits: 20 |
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Module: International Strategy | 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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Module: Uls French Stage 6B | Credits: 20 |
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Module: Uls Spanish Stage 6B | 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. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,385.
† 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. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,385.

Financial support for home/EU students
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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.
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