InternationalBusinessManagementBSc Honours

UCAS code N121/N1203 or 4 Years

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InternationalBusinessManagementBSc HonoursUCAS code N121/N1203 or 4 Years

This degree is designed for students whowant a management career in international,multinational or global organisations.

You will gain the knowledge and skills neededto operate and manage businesses acrossborders.

Developing proficiency in a modern languageis integral to the degree:

• we offer a range of languages at beginners'or advanced level, including Chinese*,French, German, Spanish and businessEnglish

• there are several pathways through thedegree, depending on your language leveland needs

You may choose to spend a year on workplacement or studying abroad. Theseopportunities enhance your CV, improve yourlanguage skills, and give you an internationalperspective on business management.

* Chinese available at beginners' level only

We also offer International BusinessManagement BSc Honours at our Londoncampus.

Pathways through the degreeThere are three pathways through the degree:

Studying a modern language at post-A level orequivalent

• You may study French, German or Spanish at post-Alevel or equivalent

• This four-year degree includes a year abroad at aninternational partner University, developing your languageskills and experiencing another culture

Studying a modern language from beginner's level

• You may study Chinese, French, German or Spanishfrom beginners' level

• This is a three-year degree, but may be extended to fouryears by taking either a study abroad year or a workplacement (subject to visa restrictions)

Studying Advanced Business English.

• This route is available to non-native English speakers,who have IELTS 6.5 or above on entry

• This is a three-year degree, but may be extended to fouryears by taking either a study abroad year or a workplacement (subject to visa restrictions)

Those taking a four-year path will be registered as N120,those taking a three-year path as N121.

Your language choicesYou can choose to study as a beginner or from post-A levelor equivalent. Your choices are:

• Chinese: available from beginner level only• French: available from beginner level or post A-Level (or

equivalent)• German: available from beginner level or post A-Level (or

equivalent)• Spanish: available from beginner level or post A-Level (or

equivalent)• Advanced business English: available to non-native

speakers with IELTS 6.5 or above on entry

The University has fantastic facilities for language learning,including hi-tech language labs and the Language ResourceCentre, with self-study resources in more than 50languages.

Intercalating year (N120)

Study abroad year• A study abroad year is compulsory for students taking

languages post A-Level, to support your languagelearning

• For students studying languages at beginners’ level, thisyear is optional

• We currently have partners in a variety of locations inFrance, Spain, Germany and China

Work placement year• Those opting to take a work placement will gain

invaluable business experience• You will receive support from the Business School’s

Placement Officer, and the University’s Careers Serviceto find a placement that matches your skills and interests

• Newcastle University Business School has strong linkswith companies such as IBM, BMW, Nissan, Microsoft,L'Oreal, Goldman Sachs and P&G.

Industry linksNewcastle University Business School has excellent linkswith industry and professional bodies, providing you withexposure to future employers.

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• We have a wide range of national and internationalcontacts who provide work placement opportunities forour students (see below)

• Major firms and professional bodies sponsor awards forour outstanding students each year, to commend theirdedication

• We regularly welcome guest speakers from industry

Facilities and supportThis degree is run by Newcastle University Business School,based in our state-of-the-art building within Newcastle'semerging business district.

Facilities• 120 PCs across three hi-tech computer clusters• Wi-Fi connectivity throughout our building• Social spaces for learning and relaxation• Bookable meeting rooms• Take a virtual tour of our building

Careers support• Specialist careers and business start-up support from the

University's award-winning Careers Service• Career management sessions with our dedicated

Business School Careers Adviser• Annual Career Development Week, to help you improve

your employability skills and meet potential employers• Work experience opportunities while studying with us• Business School summer internship scheme• Managerial and entrepreneurial skills development – we

are one of only 140 business schools worldwide toreceive accreditation from the EQUIS scheme for this

Support• Personal tutor throughout your degree• Peer mentor in your first year• Board of Students so you can have your say

Teaching and assessment

Teaching methods• This programme will benefit from a combination of

teaching methods including lectures and seminars butfrequency will depend on each module

• You also take classes in a modern foreign language

Assessment methods• Written examinations• Essays• Project work• Portfolios of practical work• Oral presentations• Computer-based multiple-choice questions• Dissertation or individual reflective report

Find out more• Teaching and assessment methods may vary from

module to module. More information about each modulecan be found in the Modules section

• Visit our Teaching and Learning pages to read about theoutstanding learning experience available to all studentsat Newcastle University

Northern Stage theatre, opposite the Students' Union.

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Modules

Important - please note

This degree offers three study routes, depending on yourlanguage skills on entry. Each route is fundamentally thesame but offers different language modules depending onyour needs.

Select the statement below that best describes you,to find out what modules you will be studying.

Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts foran academic year and you need to complete modulestotalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage. Please beaware that programme modules do change and thereforemay differ for your year of entry.

I have A level (or equivalent) in a modernlanguage

Stage 1

ACC1003 Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance

BUS1001 Introduction to Management and Organisations

BUS1012 International Business

BUS1014 Quantitative Methods for International BusinessManagement

You also choose one of the following pairs of modulesbased on a language you have studied at A level (orequivalent).

FrenchFRE1071 French Level BSML1023 Language Project for Students of InternationalBusiness LanguageSpanishSPA1071 Spanish Level BSML1023 Language Project for Students of InternationalBusiness LanguageGermanGER1071 German Level BSML1023 Language Project for Students of InternationalBusiness Language

Stage 2

ACC2010 International Finance and Financial Markets

BUS2034 Operations Management

BUS2074 Global Perspectives in Managing People andOrganisations

MKT2052 Global Strategic Marketing

CCC2011 Language and Cross-cultural Communication

Stage 2

You also choose one of the following modules based onthe language studied at Stage 1.

FRE2061 Level C French

SPA2061 Level C Spanish

GER2061 Level C German

Study abroad/work placement

You spend a full academic year either studying abroad oron work placement in an approved organisation in the UKor abroad.

Whilst on placement you complete the following modules:

BUS3340 International Business Management Placement

BUS3341 Reflective Report

Stage 3

You take the following compulsory modules:

BUS3078 Advanced Global Strategy

BUS3057 International Business Diplomacy

BUS3055 Contemporary Issues in International BusinessManagement

You also select one of the following:

BUS3143 Independent International BusinessManagement Research Project AND CCC3011 Workingin Intercultural Settings

OR BUS3052 International Business ManagementDissertation

You also choose one of the following modules based onthe language studied at Stage 1.

FRE4061  Level D French

SPA4061  Level D Spanish

GER4061  Level D German

I don't have A level (or equivalent) in a modernlanguage

Stage 1

ACC1003 Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance

BUS1001 Introduction to Management and Organisations

BUS1012 International Business

BUS1014 Quantitative Methods for International BusinessManagement

You also choose one of the following pairs of modules.

FrenchFRE1065 Level A French General Language IFRE1066 Level A French General Language II

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Stage 1

SpanishSPA1065 Level A Spanish General Language ISPA1066 Level A Spanish General Language IIGermanGER1062 Level A German General Language IGER1063 Level A German General Language IIChineseCHN1003 Level A Chinese ICHN1004 Level A Chinese II

Stage 2

ACC2010 International Finance and Financial Markets

BUS2034 Operations Management

BUS2074 Global Perspectives in Managing People andOrganisations

MKT2052 Global Strategic Marketing

You also choose one of the following modules based onthe language studied at Stage 1.

FRE1071 Level B French General Language

SPA1071 Level B Spanish General Language

GER1071 Level B German General Language

CHN2001 Level B Chinese

Excluding those studying Chinese, you also take thefollowing module.

CCC2011 Language and Cross-cultural Communication

Study abroad/work placement

You spend a full academic year either studying abroad oron work placement in an approved organisation in the UKor abroad.

Whilst on placement you complete the following modules:

BUS3340 International Business Management Placement

BUS3341 Reflective Report

Stage 3

You take the following compulsory modules:

BUS3078 Advanced Global Strategy

BUS3057 International Business Diplomacy

BUS3055 Contemporary Issues in International BusinessManagement

You also select one of the following:

BUS3143 Independent International BusinessManagement Research Project AND CCC3011 Workingin Intercultural Settings

OR BUS3052 International Business ManagementDissertation

Stage 3

You also choose one of the following modules based onthe language studied at Stage 1.

FRE3053 French for Professional Purposes

SPA3053 Spanish for Professional Purposes

GER3053 German for Professional Purposes

CHN3000 Chinese Language for Business (Level C)

I am a non-native English speaker and do nothave IELTS 7.0

Stage 1

ACC1003 Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance

BUS1001 Introduction to Management and Organisations

BUS1012 International Business

BUS1014 Quantitative Methods for International BusinessManagement

INU1001 Advanced Business English

INU1002 International Business English

Stage 2

ACC2010 International Finance and Financial Markets

BUS2034 Operations Management

BUS2074 Global Perspectives in Managing People andOrganisations

MKT2052 Global Strategic Marketing

CCC2011 Language and Cross-cultural Communication

CCC2010 Professional Communication Skills

Study abroad/work placement

You spend a full academic year either studying abroad oron work placement in an approved organisation in the UKor abroad.

Whilst on placement you complete the following modules:

BUS3340 International Business Management Placement

BUS3341 Reflective Report

Stage 3

You take the following compulsory modules:

BUS3078 Advanced Global Strategy

BUS3057 International Business Diplomacy

BUS3055 Contemporary Issues in International BusinessManagement

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Stage 3

You also select one of the following:

BUS3143 Independent International BusinessManagement Research Project AND CCC3011 Workingin Intercultural Settings

OR BUS3052 International Business ManagementDissertation

You then choose 20 credits of optional modules for therange available within the Business School.

Entry RequirementsAll candidates are considered on an individual basis. If yourqualifications are not listed here, please see our additionalentry requirements web pages to find out which otherqualifications are considered.

Additional Information on GCSEs (or equivalent)

Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C, orequivalent, is normally required. These must includeMathematics and English GCSE, or equivalent, at thespecified grades.

A Levels

AAB. Any subject combinations accepted excluding GeneralStudies. Minimum grade B in  GCSE Mathematics andEnglish and in a GCSE Modern Language (eg French) if notoffered at AS or A Level.

Please see the Additional Information section on this pageabout further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

Scottish Qualifications

AAABB at Higher Grade. Mathematics and English and aModern Language (eg French) required at grade 2 StandardGrade (or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at HigherGrade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highersaccepted. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment forNational 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in theHigher in Maths, English and a Modern Foreign Language isrequired.

Please see the Additional Information section on this pageabout further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

International Baccalaureate

35 points. Standard Level Mathematics or MathematicalStudies required at grade 5 if not offered at HigherLevel. Standard level 5 or grade B in GCSE English and in aModern Language (eg French) also required if not offered atHigher Level.

Please see the Additional Information section on this pageabout further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1B1B at Higher Level, normally to includeMathematics, English and a Modern Language.

Please see the Additional Information section on this pageabout further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

Access Qualifications

45 Level 3 credits at Distinction to include at least 6 creditsin maths or quantitative methods. Please see the AdditionalInformation section on this page about further GCSE (orequivalent) requirements. Language study at GCSE grade B(or equivalent) is required.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTECNational Diploma)

Overall DDD. Business-related subjects preferred. GCSEMathematics and English and a Modern Language (egFrench) required at grade B.

Please see the Additional Information section on this pageabout further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects. Minimum grade B in  GCSEMathematics and English and in a GCSE Modern Language(e.g. French) if not offered at AS or A Level.

Please see the Additional Information section on this pageabout further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

PARTNERS - A Levels

BBB excluding General Studies. Minimum grade B in GCSEMathematics and English and in a GCSE Modern Language(e.g. French) if not offered at AS or A Level.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’ssupported entry route for students from identified schoolsand colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERSProgramme.

Please see the Additional Information section on this pageabout further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma(formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Overall DDM. Business-related subjects preferred. Minimumgrade B required in GCSE Mathematics and English and ina Modern Language (e.g. French).

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’ssupported entry route for students from identified schoolsand colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERSProgramme.

Please see the Additional Information section on this pageabout further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English require aminimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you need help to meet our English Languagerequirements, we can provide support with extra tuition.

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International Foundation Programmes

If you are an international student and you do not meet theacademic and English language requirementsspecified above, you should consider a preparation courseat INTO Newcastle University. Based on the Universitycampus, INTO Newcastle University offers a range ofcourses, including International FoundationProgrammes, which will help to prepare you for study onone of our degree programmes.

Undergraduate Admissions Policy• Newcastle University Undergraduate Admissions Policy

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International Business ManagementcareersAt Newcastle University Business School, we provide anextensive range of opportunities to all students to enableyou to develop personal, employability and enterprise skillsand to give you a real edge in the employment market afteryou graduate. Feedback from employers on the quality ofour graduates continues to be excellent.

Business School graduates go into a wide variety of careers,including financial services, accountancy, managementconsultancy, business development, marketing, retailmanagement, and human resource management.

Find out more about the career options for BusinessManagement and Marketing from Prospects: The UK'sOfficial Careers Website.

Careers and employability atNewcastleNewcastle University consistently has one of the bestrecords for graduate employment in the UK.

• 93.7% of our 2013 UK/EU graduates progressed toemployment or further study within six months ofgraduating.

• More than three quarters (77%) of our graduates whoentered employment achieved a graduate-level position.

We provide an extensive range of opportunities to allstudents through an initiative called ncl+ which enables youto develop personal, employability and enterprise skills andto give you the edge in the employment market after yougraduate.

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest andbest in the country, and we have strong links withemployers.

The Business School runs a Career Development Week forall Business School students to give you an insight intopossible career options. We also have a dedicatedPlacement Officer who can help you find a work placementin your area of interest.

Our Careers Service also has a dedicated adviser for theBusiness School, who can offer bespoke careers advice

and career management sessions at each Stage of yourdegree.

For more information about the careers support available forBusiness School students, visit the Business Schoolwebsite.

Finance

Tuition Fees (UK and EU students)

2016 entry*:Years 1, 2 and 4 - £9,000 per year

Year 3 - £1,000 - You spend your third year onplacement or studying abroad. Your fees are reduced toreflect this.

*Subject to approval by the Office for Fair Access (OFFA)in July 2015.

2015 entry:Years 1, 2 and 4 - £9,000 per year

Year 3 - £1,000 - You spend your third year onplacement or studying abroad. Your fees are reduced toreflect this.

See more information on all aspects of student financerelating to Newcastle University.

Please note that the tuition fee amount you will pay mayincrease slightly year on year in line with inflation andsubject to government regulations.

Tuition Fees (International students)

2016 entry:£13,315 per year

2015 entry:£12,680 per year

You will be charged tuition fees for each year of yourdegree programme (unless you are on a shorterexchange programme).

If you spend a year on placement or studying abroad aspart of your degree you may pay a reduced fee for thatyear.

Please note that the tuition fee amount you will pay mayincrease slightly year on year as a result of inflation.

See more information relating to all aspects of studentfinance at Newcastle University.

Scholarships and Financial Support (UK and EUstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government grantsand support.

Newcastle University Scholarships

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Scholarships and Financial Support (UK and EUstudents)

Non-repayable grants

Scholarships and Financial Support(International students)

You may be eligible for an International UndergraduateMerit Scholarship (IUMS) or an International FamilyDiscount (IFD).

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