About The International Business and Management Department
You will complete a foundation year to ensure you reach the necessary academic and skill level to transition to university education. In the second and third semesters, you will learn fundamental business subjects such as international business, business administration, management, and the digital economy. In the third semester, you will choose a specific pathway to specialize in your chosen field. The BSc International Business Management program culminates in a comprehensive dissertation designed to prepare you for a professional career or postgraduate studies. The University for the Creative Arts (dual degree) is a leading and respected institution in the UK for creative fields and consistently ranks highly in all three major UK university rankings. The university was also ranked 13th overall in the UK in the 2020 Guardian League Table and 7th in Business, Management & Marketing in the 2021 Guardian League Tables.
Program Structure
The modules of the International Business Management undergraduate program are delivered and conducted entirely on campus. The educational process consists of various methods including lectures, tutorials, workshops, animated/non-animated videos, practical work, seminars, and field trips. The assessment process includes different elements such as individual/group reports and/or presentations, case studies, essays, open/closed book exams, portfolio preparation, reflective journals, and experience-based studies. A minimum class size of 15 students is required for the program to be offered, aiming to provide a high-quality academic experience. You will attend classes a maximum of four days a week; classes are kept smaller and lectures are held more frequently. For the Berlin campus, classes are held Monday through Saturday in morning, afternoon, or evening sessions.
Modules
PREPARATORY YEAR (NOT COMPULSORY) The BSc International Business and Management program aims to develop the fundamental language and academic writing skills necessary to prepare students for undergraduate studies. Introduction to Creative Business and Management Academic English, Research and Study Skills Marketing, Communication and Brand Management Creative Business Project FIRST UNDERGRADUATE YEAR Develops a fundamental understanding of how business and management operate in global organizations, focusing on economics, strategy, marketing, finance, and accounting. International Business Management Finance and Accounting Microeconomics Macroeconomics Strategic Management International Marketing SECOND UNDERGRADUATE YEAR Deepens your knowledge in key business processes and areas of activity such as management, accounting, digital economy, human resources, entrepreneurship, sales, and operations. Management Accounting Digital Economy and Transformation Human Resources and Organizational Behavior Entrepreneurship and Innovation Sales Management Operations Planning and Project Management THIRD UNDERGRADUATE YEAR The third year offers the opportunity to explore the latest developments, research, and innovations in international business and management from a global perspective. Students can choose a specific pathway (specialization area) that will help them become experts in their chosen field.* Industrial Organization and Labor Law, Intercultural Management, Final Thesis (Dissertation)