BA Hons International Business Management Top-up

BA (Hons) international business Management top-up

Lancaster, Kendal & Online.

working together

The University of Cumbria and Kendal College are committed to supporting Cumbria grow, through employment, wages, expertise and most importantly, quality of life. We believe in our community and have a responsibility to facilitate this growth. We have created a relationship to support our community access this resource. Together, we have developed a programme that we believe will equip you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be an active participant of the Cumbrian/National economy. Our work with employers ensures that the curriculum delivery you receive is relevant and directly linked to employment opportunities. We look forward to you joining us on this exciting journey.

The programme will be delivered on a day release basis from a blend of Kendal College, the University of Cumbria (Lancaster Campus) and online within a virtual classroom. The delivery day is Monday, with a weekly rotation meaning you will be at our Lancaster campus one week, followed

by Kendal College for a week, and then a day studying online using our virtual online classroom.

If you're looking to top-up to a business degree with a focus on international business, then our course is just what you need to give you an edge and springboard your career.

university of cumbria online Kendal college

why university of cumbria ?

Graduate from a University ranked in the top ten in the UK for graduates launching their own business.

Benefit from our strong links with regional, national and international businesses and boost your placement and employment prospects.

Access workshops with regional business leaders, learning from their real-world experience and enhancing your employability.

why kendal college?

Ranked as the #1 college in the country by FE Week.

Taught by industry experts, and access a mentorship programme with local industry professionals.

Study in Kendal, a vibrant town on the edge of the Lake District National Park.

why ONLINE? Our online days will be delivered using our virtual learning environment and online classroom.

You can study your online days Kendal College, or at any location.

Engage in structured activates and lectures with your peers.

Access our extensive online resources.

Develop you digital skills ready for the workplace.

your programme Our BA (Hons) in International Business Management (Top-up) will enable you to gain a firm grasp of global challenges and opportunities in the world of international business, while developing the appropriate cross-cultural communications skills you'll need to succeed in the international landscape.

During the year, you will learn to critically evaluate the relationships between international business strategy and operational needs, providing creative and innovative solutions through the essential attributes of management and leadership.

You will also learn to contextualise business management and practice across a range of public, private and third sector organisations in local, regional, national, international and global contexts. You'll learn about the dynamics and issues facing international business and intercultural communications, enabling you to offer realistic solutions for the successful growth of international businesses.

But you won't just learn theoretically about business - you'll be doing it. Our innovative teaching can bolster your international business practice, especially cross-cultural boundaries. You'll find yourself leading a lecture, or turning the classroom into a boardroom, giving you every opportunity to build your business confidence and give an authentic insight into the scenarios and challenges that you will face in your future career.

you won't just learn theoretically about business you'll be doing it.

your modules

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT The aim of this module is to develop a critical and synthetic understanding of a broad range of contemporary strategic leadership, management and organisational knowledge, and apply them to develop consistently competitive organisational strategies for an organisation operating in a globalised business environment.

GLOBAL BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES This module seeks to critically analyse how global business perspectives and globalisation impacts the way companies have developed and how they are organised and operate. In addition, it seeks to critically evaluate how contemporary issues impact on globalised businesses. This ensures that you, as leaders and managers of the future, are equipped with the ability to consider the new, the exciting, the challenging and the contemporary as opportunities for growth and to build competitor advantage.

THE INDEPENDENT PROJECT The module aim is for you to be able to initiate, plan, research, sustain and evaluate an extended piece of independent intellectual work based on individual initiative and pathway of study.

INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC MARKETING This module aims to explore key marketing strategies for companies in a global environment and how differences in culture affect their development. Here we explore strategic marketing and development at a strategic level. You will, therefore, consider how businesses grow, expand and adapt to changing stakeholder demands, environmental/social expectations and United Nations/government regulations. Differences in standardised and customised marketing strategies are considered across a range of geographical locations and a critical evaluation of how this affects globalised organisations' marketing strategies.

INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT The aim of this module is to critically evaluate human resources in domestic and international contexts. This will enable you to become more effective managers and leaders in an increasingly globalised society.

The module develops your critical evaluation of the HRM framework, its links to strategy and organisational performance. This will lead to a critical analysis of the contribution of specific HR policies and practices to the achievement of organisational goals.

Studying International Management - I did not expect to fall in love with Sustainability

Simona Clift MSc International Management

your opportunities uoc business society

Join the Uoc Business Society our student-led organisation that puts you in contact with employers. Attend talks, visits and socials with students across all of our programmes and develop your professional network.

The Business Society Patron, Emma Porter, Managing Director of Story Construction, guides the Society to help you get the best out of your time at the University of Cumbria, with a real focus on your employability.

Opportunities include: Talks from regional business leaders to give you real insight to their companies and the challenges that they face, including 'The TomCo. Story' delivered by our alumni Alex Fowkes.

Visits to a range of employees and projects in the region from our extensive business relationships.

Attending internal and external networking events with employers to build your network.

YOU WILL EITHER STEP FORWARD INTO GROWTH OR

STEP BACK INTO SAFETY

Abraham Maslow

your opportunities

kendal college business society

Kendal College also runs a Business Society, hosting a variety of speakers and networking opportunities for students across the college. Recent guest speakers have included: Karen Lowthrop, a social entrepreneur who was awarded an MBE for her services to enterprise.

Spencer Hannah, the Co-Founder and Co-Creater of Herdy.com.

Karen Bentley-Brown, the Co-Founder of Future Fixers, supporting people to set up purposeful enterprises that have a positive impact on the people and planet.

cumbria innovations platform

Cumbria Innovations Platform (CUSP) aims to help boost economic growth in Cumbria by providing micro, small and medium enterprises with a competitive edge. This platform is unique and diverse in its offerings, as it combines the research and development capabilities of various departments from the universities of Lancaster and Cumbria to provide bespoke business support.

The CUSP programme is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and gives you the opportunity to get paid work experience on 20-day innovation research projects in SMEs within Cumbria. The projects are an ideal way for you to extend your research skills, enhance your employability and strengthen your CV. Grab the opportunity of paid work experience, that gives you the opportunity to work on real innovation projects.

how to apply

Ready to take the next step towards your business career at University of Cumbria and Kendal College?

You’ll need to have successfully completed a related foundation degree or HND. Applicants from courses based at institutions other than University of Cumbria will be assessed on their suitability depending upon the modules they have studied.

Apply NOW online

You can click here to apply, or copy and paste the link below:

https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/interna tional-business-management-top-up Then click 'Apply' and select the Kendal College collaboration option to get started on your journey with us.

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