BSc International Business (University of Bedfordshire)
What You Will Study
Year 1:
Foundations of Global Business
This year gives you a full grounding in the core functions of business, combined with the essential international business mindset.
International Business
Understand how global markets operate, how companies expand internationally, and what shapes decision-making across borders.
Principles of Marketing
Learn the fundamentals of customer needs, value creation, and market strategies used worldwide.
Accounting for Business
Gain financial literacy and learn how organisations use financial information to make decisions.
Applied Numeracy for Business
Develop quantitative skills and learn how to use data for effective business analysis.
Intercultural Competence in Business
Build early cross-cultural awareness and learn how cultural differences shape communication and business behaviour.
Beginning Your Professional Business Journey
Develop academic, digital, and professional skills that set you up for success throughout your degree and future career.
Year 2:
Building Cross-Border Competence
Year 2 moves deeper into international business through specialised units that prepare you for global roles.
Economics for Business
Understand how economic forces influence industries, markets, and strategic decision-making.
Career in Practice
Work on real assignments that build your employability, strengthen your professional profile, and connect your learning to real practice.
International Business Negotiations
Learn negotiation strategies and techniques used in global business settings, and how to reach successful cross-cultural agreements.
International New Ventures & Innovation
Explore how companies — especially start-ups — enter international markets rapidly and innovate on a global scale.
International Trade & Investment Relations
Study trade flows, investment trends, and the global regulatory environment shaping business across nations.
Cross-Cultural Management in Business
Develop practical skills in leading, motivating, and working effectively with multicultural teams.
Data & Research Methods for Business
Build strong research, analytical, and data-handling skills essential for understanding markets and solving business problems.
Year 3:
Becoming a Global Leader
Your final year focuses on strategic thinking, leadership, and applying your international business knowledge at an advanced level.
Strategic Leadership
Strengthen your ability to think strategically, lead teams, and manage organisational performance in global environments.
Marketing in a Global Context
Learn how brands position themselves across cultures and how marketing strategies adapt globally.
Continuing Professional Development
Refine your professional identity, build your CV, and prepare for the transition into the world of work or postgraduate study.
Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility for Business
Examine real ethical challenges faced by international companies and explore responsible, sustainable business practices.
International Supply Chain & Logistics
Understand the systems, networks, and strategies that move goods, information, and resources across the world.
Business Project
Conduct an independent research project on a topic of your choice, applying advanced analytical skills and demonstrating your readiness for global business roles.
Career Pathways
You graduate prepared for roles such as:
• International Business Development
• Global Marketing & Communications
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Trade & Export Coordination
• Project and Operations Management
• CSR & Sustainability roles
• Market Research & Analysis
• Entrepreneurship and Start-up leadership
Every sector needs international business talent.
From tech to logistics, retail to NGOs , your foundation is relevant everywhere.
