UCAS code N121
Our International Business programme is designed to help you navigate through the complexity of the international business environment and will enable you understand the benefits and challenges of globalisation for local communities.
It is an exciting time to join us, our Business, Management and Marketing programmes are ranked 14th from 118 providers (up 10 places from last year), for Times Good University Guide 2025. We are ranked 18th (up from 29th last year) for our Business and Management programmes, for Guardian University Guide 2025 and we outperformed the sector in 6/7 question themes for NSS 2024.
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Our International Business with a Year in Industry programme has an internationally focused curriculum aimed at helping you to analyse, understand and act on the global challenges and opportunities faced by both advanced economies of Europe, Asia and North America as well as emerging markets of Asia, Latin America and Africa.
During your time at Liverpool, you will have the opportunity to visit a continental European city to experience and analyse first-hand another country’s economy in your first year in addition to having the opportunity to study a modern language such as Catalan, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish (various levels available) alongside your studies.
The University of Liverpool Management School holds accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. This makes it one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard triple accreditation.
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), our International Business programme is delivered with excellent teaching and quality content by expert academic staff who regularly publish high quality research used by global practitioners and policymakers.
This programme is accredited by Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) which will give you further skills and understanding on how businesses operate, are managed, how to create strategies and how people work together.
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
In year one, semester two students must choose one optional module: EBUS102 or a language option. (If you wish to choose a language, please contact the Open Languages team directly and they will make sure you are on the correct level of study).
| Optional modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| PRINCIPLES IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (EBUS102) | 15 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
In your second year, you will continue to become familiar with the main management functional areas and extend your knowledge of international business as well as exploring entrepreneurship and international innovation.
Upon successful completion of your second year, you will also be able demonstrate the link between entrepreneurship, innovation and business creation. This is in addition to further understanding concepts relevant to International Business and International Management and interpret and analyse introductory statistical techniques appropriate to understanding international commerce.
In year two, semester one and two, students must choose one optional module: a Management School module or a language option. (If you wish to choose a language, please contact the Open Languages team directly and they will make sure you are on the correct level of study).
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
The third year of your programme is spent on placement. You will complete a year-long graduate-level placement, providing valuable work experience and an opportunity to further enhance the skills and attributes sought after by top employers.
You can apply for UK-based placements with a large organisation or smaller company or even seek a placement overseas. You will be visited at least twice by University staff whilst on placement with support from the Placement Team throughout and complete related assessments in May.
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| ULMS PLACEMENT YEAR (ULMS299) | 120 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Upon successful completion of your final year, you will have developed a sound understanding of many topics such as the functional elements of international business and management, knowledge of the global economic environment, the main ethical problems facing international organisations plus the ability to critique critical issues in international business.
In year four, semester one and two, students must take two optional modules. Please note, no more than one language option can be taken. (If you wish to choose a language, please contact the Open Languages team directly and they will make sure you are on the correct level of study).
Students must take either MKIB306 or MKIB336. These are both 30 credit modules that span over semester one and semester two.
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| GLOBAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT (MKIB351) | 15 |
| INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS (ECON354) | 15 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Modules are taught using the latest active learning techniques including business simulations, real-world case studies, social media, interactive participation software, lecture capture and real-time financial and business data using our Bloomberg Trading Floor. The principal forms of teaching are lectures and seminars with lectures normally being supported by material such as hand-outs and presentations.
Seminars give the opportunity for detailed discussion of a topic under the direction of a tutor. You are normally expected to prepare work in advance for seminars and may be expected to present work or give presentations from time to time. On some modules, such as quantitative techniques and IT, seminars may take the form of practical sessions using our PC suites.
All our degrees depend on you spending a good part of the week in private or group study in preparation for lectures and seminars. This involves making extensive use of the excellent library and IT facilities, just one minute’s walk away from the Management School.
You will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations. The exact weighting will vary from one module to another. As well as individual assignments and exams, you may also be assessed on group reports and presentations.
We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.
The Liverpool Curriculum framework sets out our distinctive approach to education. Our teaching staff support our students to develop academic knowledge, skills, and understanding alongside our graduate attributes:
Our curriculum is characterised by the three Liverpool Hallmarks:
All this is underpinned by our core value of inclusivity and commitment to providing a curriculum that is accessible to all students.
Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.
University of Liverpool students can choose from an exciting range of study placements at partner universities worldwide.
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture on an optional additional year at Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University in stunning Suzhou.
Take a semester of your second year of study at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
Spend a summer abroad on a study placement or research project at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
This course is also available without an included year in industry.
View International Business BA (Hons)
To spend a year in industry, you'll need to secure a placement with an organisation. If you're unable to find a placement, you'll continue with the standard version of the course without a year in industry.
Every student at The University of Liverpool can study a language as part of, or alongside their degree. You can choose:
Day-to-day teaching will take place in the University of Liverpool Management School; a world leading centre for management and leadership education and research and is one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard ‘triple-crown’ accreditation. At the Management School, students have access to careers education, opportunities to work as well as excellent library and IT facilities, just one minute’s walk away.
From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:
The pedagogy and practice of the Management School provided me with all the tools I needed to develop strong skills in many areas I use daily at the House of Commons from research to communication.
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Throughout your time at the Management School studying International Business you will have a number of optional modules to choose from enabling you to pursue areas of study of particular interest to you and further your future career plans thus equipping you with knowledge and skills highly sought after by employers.
Recent positions taken up by International Business graduates include:
Recent employers of International Business graduates include:
You can also explore taught postgraduate opportunities in our management school including: