Undergraduate

International Business

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Develop the skills you need to stand out in an increasingly global business world with this hands-on degree from Hull University Business School.
At Hull, it’s personal. Here, you’re a valued member of a tight-knit community with a dedicated team to help support you throughout your degree and with your next steps after you graduate.
You'll develop your experience by working on live projects with real businesses and you can even spend a semester studying at our partner school in France to enhance your international credentials.
Our independent accreditations are held by fewer than 2% of the world’s 12,000 Business Schools, putting you one step ahead of the competition and giving you exemptions from some exams.
Our Business School includes a number of exclusive spaces just for you to study, socialise and network with fellow students and future employers.
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  • Standard course
  • With a foundation year
  • With a placement year
  • With a year abroad

Business is global. And many employers actively look for graduates with international experience.

With this focused degree, you’ll develop the skills to succeed in the increasingly internationalised world of modern business. Skills like cross-cultural awareness, social intelligence and adaptability.

We've also partnered with one of Europe’s leading business schools, ESSEC in France, to create a unique opportunity within this course that helps to develop the next generation of international business leaders.

  • Common first year

    Specialise or keep your options open

  • Learn from leading academics

    from across Europe

  • AACSB

    accredited Business School

  • Choose to study in France

    for a full semester

  • Enhance your CV

    with placement opportunities and live business projects

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About this course

Today’s managers must deal with different national business practices, cultural changes and language needs.

They also need to appreciate how business functions like finance, marketing, human resource management or logistics work across national borders.

On this degree, we'll challenge you to step outside your comfort zone and help you develop the skills to consistently make good business decisions with these factors in mind, with modules on the world economy, cross-cultural management, emerging markets, and more.

You’ll also develop the hands-on experience that employers look for with our unique Authentic Business Learning (ABL) approach. Each year you’ll take part in live business projects and collaborations with real businesses. It’s our unique way of putting you – and your career – at the forefront of everything we do from day one.

And in your second year, you’ll have the opportunity to spend a trimester on a work-based internship or studying abroad at ESSEC, which is ranked in the world’s top 1% of business schools, learning from world-leading academics in some of Europe’s top industries.

Scheduled study hours and how you’re assessed

You don't do exams at work, so why do them at university? As the birthplace of Authentic Business Learning, we take a different approach and focus on giving you the skills and experience to succeed.

Starting in your first year, you'll take part in live projects with real businesses. These form the basis of assessment alongside assignments, coursework and presentations, so your grades will be based on the tools you'll actually need when you graduate.

Each year, you’ll study modules worth 120 credits. Most modules are 20 credits but some are worth more. In these cases, you’ll study fewer modules. Some modules are compulsory, some are optional, so you can build a course that’s right for you.

Choose your modules

We place flexibility and employability at the heart of our teaching. Why? So you're ready to succeed in the workplace when you graduate. It’s why our undergraduate business courses share the same six compulsory modules in the first year. This gives you a strong foundation of knowledge and the chance to find your passion, ready to select the modules that most interest you in years two and three.

Preparing for Learning in Higher Education

This module is designed to give you the best possible start to your university studies, making sure you have all the essential skills you need to succeed. Through lectures and workshops we will teach you how to write in an academic style, how to find quality sources, how to reference work, culminating in writing up a mini-research project.

Core•20 credits

Introduction to Business

Develop an understanding of a range of contemporary themes facing managers and the range of ethical dilemmas they pose. You will explore the managerial implications of issues like globalisation, international trade, demographic changes and sustainability developments.

Core•20 credits

Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education

This module will equip you with the necessary skills to conduct and analyse research in a specific interest, supported by academics within your subject. You'll navigate through the research process, from identifying an area of interest to presenting their findings to your peers.

Core•20 credits

Group Challenge (Humanities)

Formulate and execute a group led enquiry into texts, cultural artifacts, film, music or dance. You'll explore their topics in groups at supervised workshops and develop questions on the cultural object relates to the living world of human experience, as well as developing your own methods to answer these questions.

Compulsory•20 credits

Foundation in Data Analysis

Develop a strong foundation in data collection and analysis. This module will introduce you to qualitative and quantitative data and how to analyse it; the collection of primary and secondary data; the production of high quality graphics; and report writing.

Compulsory•20 credits

Academic Writing Skills

Developing confidence in expression, oral as well as written, is a key feature of this module, which also aims to familiarise you with submission and assessment procedures in the context of Higher Education. This is a clear building block onto your degree programme and places you at a distinct advantage when you move into the following year.

Compulsory•20 credits

Students who require Foundation Year study will register on the Business Management with Foundation Year programme. Upon successful completion, you can transfer to any of our business school programmes. 
6 Modules

Accounting and Finance

Delve into topics such as financing decisions, cost behaviour, cost-volume-profit analysis, absorption costing, variance analysis and budgeting.

Compulsory•20 credits

Developing Self & Others

Assessing your human skills and developing good habits is central to your professional development. This module allows you to gain a better understanding of what is needed from the wider business perspective and apply theories of positive habit development in practice. 

Compulsory•20 credits

Business Ecosystems and Environmental Analysis

Advance your analytical skills and understanding of macro- and micro-influencing shapers of business environments and ecosystems, and apply them to real-world business challenges. 

Compulsory•20 credits

Marketing

Marketing is an exciting, dynamic, and creative environment to work in. It places brands in the consumers' mind and shapes their decisions. Marketing is a critical management function that is essential to business success. This module allows you to work with a real business on a live marketing project based on a real-life challenge. 

Compulsory•20 credits

Operations, Supply Chain and Business Practices

Explore how businesses develop their operations management and supply chain practice. You'll learn the techniques to understand, analyse and evaluate the complexities in today's organisations.

Compulsory•20 credits

World Economy

Study the changing world economy, developing insights into issues related to international trade, international finance, regional groupings and climate change.

Compulsory•20 credits
6 Modules

Understanding Entrepreneurship

Working with a local entrepreneurial firm, you'll get first-hand experience of exploring concepts around entrepreneurship. You'll gain insight into the real-life challenges and how local entrepreneurs overcome/negotiate those issues brining into play their individuality, commitment, and desire to make real change. 

Compulsory•20 credits

The Evolution of Multinational Enterprises

Examine the evolution of the modern multinational enterprise over time, and the development of its management structures and competitive strategies. Using a range of case studies, we apply evidence-based testing of different theories that attempt to explain the rise of this form of international business organisation. 

Compulsory•20 credits

Organisational Management

Explore approaches to organisational management and integrate theory and practice. You'll consider the knowledge, interest, and abilities of different groups, some having a need (customers), others having an answer (product/service creators), or having the resources (investors and suppliers) that can be used to provide a solution to the customers' needs. 

Optional•20 credits

Procurement and Supply Management

Learn how procurement ensures the effective supply of the materials that businesses need. Addressing negotiation, contracts, expediting, receiving goods and managing capacity, you'll learn core skills that are essential to a broad variety of organisations. 

Optional•20 credits

Marketing Data & Analysis

Develop the sought after analytical skills and data literacy to operative in an increasingly data-rich environment. You'll learn how to selectively analyse marketing data for insights and to make effective decisions in relation to marketing resources and retaining customers. 

Optional•20 credits

Disruptive and Emerging Technologies

In this module, you'll have the flexibility to select a technology theme that you are excited about (e.g. cryptocurrencies, blockchain, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, etc.), and explore their management and socio-economic implications. 

Optional•20 credits

Sustainable Business and Innovation

Develop insights into the major trends, challenges and innovative concepts relating to business sustainability and corporate responsibility.

Optional•20 credits

Summer School

Broaden your experience in an international setting and study in one of our partner institutions for up to three weeks over the summer. This module can count towards your degree.

Optional•20 credits

Trimester Abroad (Business)

On this module, you’ll spend a trimester studying at ESSEC in France, taking modules which focus on management, strategy and communication in an international context.

Optional•60 credits

Managing and Innovating in Industry 5.0

Data and technology is disrupting every party of the economy and our lives. This mobile links to the four components of industrial strategy identified by the UK government - artificial intelligence, ageing society, clean growth, and mobility. 

Optional• credits

Global Logistics and International Trade

Explore the complexity of the internal and external connections of modern international supply chains, and gain the tools and techniques to manage it. You'll learn how businesses manage their global supply chains and how these align with their corporate strategy. 

Optional•20 credits

Cross Cultural Management

Cultural differences often form barriers to understanding and communication in international business. Learn how individuals and organisations manage these differences. 

Optional•20 credits
12 Modules

Business Strategies

Working on a simulated consulting project, you'll explore the complexity, uncertainty, and diversity of contemporary environments and their influences on strategy making. You'll also consider the notions of creativity, stakeholder expectations and sustainable competitive advantage. 

Compulsory•20 credits

International Marketing

This module equips you with a cross-cultural perspective on marketing and therefore trains you to excel in an increasingly globalised and yet complex international marketing landscape.

Compulsory•20 credits

International Business

Focus on the core concepts and practical applications of cross-border business activities. You'll explore the controversies and complexities surrounding international business issues.

Compulsory•20 credits

Emerging Markets

Examine the strategic role of emerging markets in the global economy: the opportunities, benefits and risks for organisations operating in and expanding to those markets.

Compulsory•20 credits

Assessing Entrepreneurial Opportunities

You'll work in a team to come up with the idea for a start-up, analysing the concept from a variety of perspectives and eventually deciding whether to pursue the idea.

Optional•20 credits

Business Project Management

Whatever its size, all organisations run projects - study the skills, concepts, tools and techniques to manage them effectively, and learn about the factors affecting project success and failure.

Optional•20 credits

Problem-Solving for Complex Systems

Learn to evaluate complex problems – taking into account multiple dimensions and stakeholder perspectives – to anticipate consequences and improve decision-making under uncertain context, where decisions are not straight-forward. 

Optional•20 credits

Digital & Social Media Marketing Strategy

Digital and social media marketing are amongst the fastest growing disciplines in business. You'll cover topics like social media, influencer marketing, content marketing, and online advertising. You'll apply your theory working with an organisation on a real-life challenge. 

Optional•20 credits

Leadership and Change Management

Consider perspectives on organisational change and analyse change management techniques, including how to manage resistance as well as ethical issues, culture and diversity.

Optional•20 credits

Supply Chain Sustainability and the Environment

Explore sustainability practices in various manufacturing and service organisations, covering issues like responsible procurement and fair trade, humanitarian logistics and disaster relief.

Optional•20 credits

Summer School

Broaden your experience in an international setting and study in one of our partner institutions for up to three weeks over the summer. This module can count towards your degree.

Optional•20 credits
11 Modules

You spend a year studying at one of our partner institutions in Europe, Asia, North America or Australia. This is an outstanding opportunity to broaden your horizons in a different culture and environment, learn new skills and develop valuable international contacts while continuing your studies.

Your placement is your opportunity to get some real-world work experience under your belt.

Just like in the real world, you’ll be responsible for finding and applying for opportunities, with the added benefit of help and support from university services.

The Centre for Professional Success is a dedicated team within the faculty who provide tailored support to students who are seeking a placement or internship. You'll also benefit from the University's Careers and Employability service based in Student Central.

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Entry requirements

What do I need?

We consider experience and qualifications from the UK and worldwide which may not exactly match the combinations above.

But it's not just about the grades - we'll look at your whole application. We want to know what makes you tick, and about your previous experience, so make sure that you complete your personal statement.

Have questions? Our admissions team will be happy to help.

What do I need?

If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University of Hull.

If your English currently does not reach the University’s required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements.

Fees & funding

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make:

  • Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
  • Optional field trips
  • Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
  • Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
  • Student visas (international students)
  • Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and computers on campus, but you may want your own)
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Professional-body membership
  • Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make:

  • Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
  • Optional field trips
  • Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
  • Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
  • Student visas (international students)
  • Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and computers on campus, but you may want your own)
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Professional-body membership
  • Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

Our academics

Our Business School is a vibrant community of extremely talented staff, with our lecturers boasting international knowledge and experience from all over the world.

So you’ll be benefiting from their knowledge and up-to-date research as part of your course, along with connections with other academics across Europe.

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Dr Ryan Handley

Ryan is an experienced manager and lecturer. Recognised by the Chartered Management Institute and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, his teaching focuses on Personal Development, Organisational Behaviour and Cross-Cultural Management.
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Dr Qing Lu

Dr Lu has been a lecturer at the Hull University Business School since 2009. She is currently a member of the British Academy of Management and the HSBC History User Panel, with research interests focusing on international business strategy.

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Business Lounge

One of the most recent investments in the Business School, this exclusive lounge is used by real businesses and entrepreneurs. It’s a great spot to study, socialise and network.

Allam Lecture Theatre

Located at the heart of our Business School, this is one of the largest lecture theatres on campus and one you’ll use regularly.

Management Learning Laboratory

Develop the skills you’ll need to be a confident and successful business leader and one that makes better decisions.

Brynmor Jones Library

Our 7-storey library is home to 1 million+ books, extensive digital resources drawn from libraries and archives across the world, and stunning panoramic views of the city from the 7th floor.

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Future prospects

Our graduates go on to successful careers at a variety of businesses such as IBM, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, Red Bull, Handelsbanken and Rolls-Royce.

You’ll be supported in sourcing relevant placements and employer projects and you’ll also get access to our global alumni community, which can help you identify potential mentors and develop your professional networks.

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