Explore key issues of international business
Graduates with knowledge and experience of a range of economic and cultural environments are in demand across the world.
On this course you will be encouraged to develop your business skills and critical attitudes towards change and enterprise. On successful completion, you should understand the events, trends and forces that guide commercial success or failure.
The course aims to develop a range of transferable skills and competencies applicable across employment, career development and postgraduate study.
Which degree is right for you?
BA International Business (Top Up) - Level 6 Entry
- Duration
- Full time - 1 year; part time - 2 years
- Overview
- 7 programs
- Language
- English
What do I need to apply?
Coventry University has a dedicated admissions team to support you with your application and to discuss the entry criteria.
Entry requirements for the Level 6 course are:
- 240 credits (Accreditation of Prior Learning with 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5) obtained in a business related area
- A HND in a business related area with 240 credits awarded may also be considered for entry onto the one-year programme.
- A combination of professional and academic qualifications and work experience may also be considered.
Each application will be considered on its merits and the final decision will be made by the course director. For further information as to entry requirements and what might amount to a ‘business subject area’, ‘a HND in a business related area’, a ‘combination of professional and academic qualifications’, ‘work experience’ or ‘progression from a partner’ please contact the admissions team.
For students whose first language is not English, IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is required. The general requirements are in line with university policy.
Upon successful completion of the Level 6 program, students will obtain a BA International Business.
How can I study this course?
This course can be studied 100% online with both full-time and part-time options.
The full-time route takes one year to complete, or part-time two years.
How much will it cost?
This course has a UK and International fee. The Admissions Team will carry out a fee assessment where appropriate, to determine which fee is applicable.
16 May 2022
UK students – £9,250
International students – £15,000
12 September 2022
UK students – £9,250
International students – £15,000
Undergraduate UK/EU students
The tuition fee for the course that is stated on the course webpage and in the prospectus will apply. If the duration of the course is longer than one academic year, we may increase the fee for each subsequent year of study but any such increases will be no more than inflation. Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, EU students should be aware that there may be a change to UK laws following the UK’s exit; this may change their student status, their eligibility to study part time, and/or their eligibility for student finance. We will act in accordance with the UK’s laws in force in relation to student tuition fees and finance from time to time.
Undergraduate international students
The tuition fee that is stated on the course webpage and in the prospectus for the first year of study will apply. We will review our tuition fees each year. For international students, we may increase fees for each subsequent year of study but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation.
What are the learning outcomes?
On successful completion of the course, you should be able to:
- Critically evaluate the global business context and strategic decision-making in organisations within the international arena and in relation to society.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the global business environment, business strategy and the main functional areas of global business organisations.
- Identify, analyse and critically assess organisational issues within an international and community context using appropriate concepts, models or techniques, and suggest relevant, innovative and creative solutions.
- Apply a range of skills that are transferable within a business context and increase employability, such as problem-solving, information presentation, evaluation and analysis, and effective use of technology for business application.
- Act as an independent learner (in both educational and business settings) and play a full role when working in and across teams, in order to be effective in a graduate-level role.
- Communicate in non-verbal and verbal formats appropriate to a specific global business context, including digital communication.
Programs on this degree
BA International Business (Top Up) - Level 5 Entry
- Duration
- Full time - 2 year; part time - 4 years
- Overview
- 14 programs
- Language
- English
What do I need to apply?
Coventry University has a dedicated admissions team to support you with your application and to discuss the entry criteria.
Entry requirements for the Level 5 and 6 program are 120 credits (Accreditation of Prior Learning with 120 credits at Level 4) obtained in a business related subject area.
A combination of professional and academic qualifications and work experience may also be considered.
Each application will be considered on its merits and the final decision will be made by the course director. For further information as to entry requirements and what might amount to a ‘business subject area’, ‘a HNC in a business related area’, a ‘combination of professional and academic qualifications’, ‘work experience’ or ‘progression from a partner’ please contact the admissions team.
For students whose first language is not English, IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is required. The general requirements are in line with university policy.
Upon successful completion of the Level 5 and Level 6 program, students will obtain a BA International Business.
How can I study this course?
This course can be studied 100% online with both full-time and part-time options.
The full-time route takes one year to complete, or part-time two years.
How much will it cost?
This course has a UK and International fee. The Admissions Team will carry out a fee assessment where appropriate, to determine which fee is applicable.
17 May 2021
UK students – £9,250
International students – £13,900
13 September 2021
UK students – £9,250
International students – £15,000
Undergraduate UK/EU students
The tuition fee for the course that is stated on the course webpage and in the prospectus will apply. If the duration of the course is longer than one academic year, we may increase the fee for each subsequent year of study but any such increases will be no more than inflation. Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, EU students should be aware that there may be a change to UK laws following the UK’s exit; this may change their student status, their eligibility to study part time, and/or their eligibility for student finance. We will act in accordance with the UK’s laws in force in relation to student tuition fees and finance from time to time.
Undergraduate international students
The tuition fee that is stated on the course webpage and in the prospectus for the first year of study will apply. We will review our tuition fees each year. For international students, we may increase fees for each subsequent year of study but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation.
What are the learning outcomes?
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Critically evaluate the global business context and strategic decision-making in organisations within the international arena and in relation to society.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the global business environment, business strategy and the main functional areas of global business organisations.
- Identify, analyse and critically assess organisational issues within an international and community context using appropriate concepts, models or techniques, and suggest relevant, innovative and creative solutions.
- Apply a range of skills that are transferable within a business context and increase employability, such as problem-solving, information presentation, evaluation and analysis, and effective use of technology for business application.
- Act as an independent learner (in both educational and business settings) and play a full role when working in and across teams, in order to be effective in a graduate-level role.
- Communicate in non-verbal and verbal formats appropriate to a specific global business context, including digital communication.
Programs on this degree
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