A set of Global Goals has been designed by the United Nations to describe the ways that society can end world-wide issues such as poverty and inequality. In 2016, 71% of businesses surveyed said they were already planning ways to engage with the UN’s Global Goals (PWC).

These businesses need graduates who have an international perspective, an understanding of global issues and a passion to improve business and society. The opportunities to experience and challenge the industry that you are most passionate about are available here at Glasgow Caledonian University. You will enjoy working alongside students from different business disciplines and learning from international leaders of enterprise and social enterprise. Research-based teaching and live casework cover core subjects like international finance, human resources, business economics, and international marketing. Through masterclass and guest lecture events, you will explore real examples of professional practice that have had a positive impact on international business and society.

The University focus on developing the knowledge and skills that you need to join a world-class business or organisation. You will have the opportunity to take part in international exchanges or gain work experience. You will study alongside students from a range of business degree programmes, getting together to work on group projects. You will attend lectures and masterclasses led by business and social enterprise leaders. Learning from their life experiences, you can discover best practice and innovative solutions that can help shape your career.

The teaching you receive is informed by the latest research methods and designed around a core spine of professional practice. You can also choose an international exchange and select the modules and learning opportunities that match your individual aspirations. The leadership, entrepreneurial and responsible management skills you develop here will continue to serve you throughout your career.

BA (Hons) International Business can be studied on its own or in combination with a specialist subject that will help you match your degree to your career aspirations.

Human Resource Management option - A specialism in HRM can be taken as a single option or studied in more depth in Years 2, 3 and 4 to provide you with a BA (Hons) International Business and Human Resource Management joint degree award on graduation.

This programme has been awarded EPAS accreditation by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). EPAS represents excellence in management development internationally. EPAS accredited degrees such as this meet the high-quality standards set for programme delivery.

This course has been awarded five excellence stars by QS Stars. This high rating from the prestigious QS Stars rating system assures the quality of the programme and is an international benchmark of excellence from which you can benefit. 

Course Structure-
Level 1

Enterprising Behaviours for the Business Professional; Essentials of Managing Human Resources; Principles of Marketing; Fundamentals of Financial Management; International Economic Issues and Challenges; Option module including a language

 Level 2

Ethics and Responsible Leadership; International Work, Organisations and Society; Financial Management for Decision Makers; Social Media Marketing; International Institutions and Environments; Option module

 Level 2 HRM Pathway

Ethics and Responsible Leadership; International Work, Organisations and Society; Financial Management for Decision Makers; Social Media Marketing; International Institutions and Environments; Learning and Development for Individuals, Organisations, and Society

 Level 3

Entrepreneurship for Business, Society and the Professions; International Business Strategy; Economics of International Trade and Regulation; Business Research Methods: Theory and Practice; Operations Management; Option module including exchange opportunity which is available through application

 Level 3 HRM Pathway

Entrepreneurship for Business, Society and the Professions; Contemporary Employment Relations; International Business Strategy; Business Research Methods: Theory and Practice; Talent Management in Changing Global Contexts; Managing People and Diversity at Work

 Level 4

Honours Dissertation; Sustainability Corporate Responsibility and Ethics in International Business; Leading Organisations in a Changing Global Context; Contemporary Issues In World Economy; Option module

 Level 4 HRM Pathway

Honours Dissertation; Sustainability Corporate Responsibility and Ethics in International Business; Leading Organisations in a Changing Global Context; Managing Sustainable Business Excellence; HRM Strategies for Organisational Performance and Reward.