Most undergraduate degree programmes require IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with no subtest score below 5.5.
Students may apply to the 4-year programme during Level 5. Admission to the International Year is subject to successful application, interview and references from appropriate staff.
The criteria to be applied are:
Academic Performance (an average of 60% across all modules in Semester 1 at Level 5 is normally required. Places on the International Yearare then conditional on achieving an average mark of 54% across all Level 5 modules with no module fails. Where no Semester 1 marks have been awarded performance in 1st year marks and ongoing 2nd yearassessments are taken into account)
General Aptitude (to be demonstrated by application for study abroad, interview during the 2nd semester of year 2 (Level 5), and by recommendation of the student's personal tutor, 1st and 2nd year tutors and programme director)
Keele’s multi-disciplinary approach to International Business Management opens a gateway into the exciting and fast-paced world of global management. With a flexible course structure and options to study abroad, you will graduate with the skills and knowledge that provide a truly international outlook on business.
Course content
You will gain a realistic perspective on what happens in organisations, explore the ‘nuts and bolts’ of essential business skills and knowledge and access the concepts and debates in management and organisations.
You will learn about the difficulties and benefits of managing across cultures and languages. Under the supervision of our internationally-recognised tutors, this research-informed course will encourage you to reflect critically on your learning, to challenge received wisdom and to think for yourself about the theories you encounter.
You have the option to take a placement year as part of this programme, building your skills and experience further to prepare you for working life after graduation.
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Year 1
Compulsory modules
Semester one
Management in Context
Global Business Environments
Semester two
Introduction to International Business
Optional modules
Semester one
Choose a minimum of one from the following:
Introductory Microeconomics
Quantitative Methods 1
Marketing Principles
The British and Global Economy
Business Law LAW
Accounting Principles
Academic English for Business Students (Part 1)
Semester two
Choose a minimum of TWO from the following:
Introductory Macroeconomics ECO-10029
Quantitative Methods 2
Financial Accounting
Foundations of Human Resource Management
Multinational Enterprise Business Perspectives
Managing in a Changing Society
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Semester one
Managing in the Multinational Corporation
Semester two
Operations and Quality Management
International Supply Chain Management
Year 3
Compulsory modules
Semester one
Business Strategy
Comparative Business Cultures
Managing Diversity (ISP across 2 semesters)
Semester two
International Business Strategies
Optional modules
Semester one
SME Live Project
What’s wrong with entrepreneurship?
Academic English for Business Students (Part 2)
Advanced Business English Communication
Choose a minimum of one from the following:
Semester two
Enterprise Business Plan Managing International Projects
Contemporary Issues in Management
96% of Keele graduates were in a job or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE, 2017)
You will graduate with a wide range of skills to bring to the global employment market with a solid understanding of both business and the global context. This will prepare you for a wide range of careers in the public, private and third sectors.
You might choose to work in management consultancy, IT, banking, import/export, sales, marketing or logistics, or to use your transferable skills to an indirectly related career of your choice. Equally you might choose to go on to study for a postgraduate qualification.
Connect Futures
Dow Jones
HSBC
National Express Limited
Santander
THB
TSB
NHS
Three
Chambers of Commerce
National Crime Agency
Deutsche Bank
Jobs that a graduate of this course could go on to do:
Management Consultant
Chartered Management Accountant
IT Consultant
Sales Executive
Logistics Manager
Banker
Investment Analyst
Operational Researcher
Civil Service Fast Streamer
Marketing Executive
Statistician
Public Relations Executive
Regardless of which career you pursue after Keele, employers will want evidence of the range of skills and personal qualities you possess and which are required for the job. Your degree is clearly important in this respect but don’t forget the extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibility, jobs and voluntary work you may have been engaged in while studying at Keele. These activities allow you to demonstrate the skills and personal qualities required by employers and will be vital in your attempts to secure graduate employment.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
