Bachelor of Science (Honours ) - International Business with Communications (NP19)

The International Business with Communications BSc combines in-depth learning with the chance to experience business in action within another culture. On this course, students will develop the skills and knowledge they need to begin their career in business, wherever in the world it takes them.

The programme is global in its outlook with specialist modules in business communications, from crisis communications to social networking for business. A series of workshops develop a range of communications skills for business, supporting theoretical study, with the overall programme producing graduates who’re skilled communicators.

This four-year BSc programme is structured to reflect the changing world of business, ensuring maximum relevance to the students' future career and providing them with a firm foundation of critical and analytical skills and practical knowledge that potential employers will find extremely attractive.

This year lays the foundation for the study of business and management and public relations. Students study the same programme as students on the BSc Business Management with Communications, including key message delivery and crisis communications, including key message delivery and crisis communications.

In thesecond year, students will have some choice within the themed structure of the programme. The modules offered will change from time to time, as they are developed to reflect the ever-changing world of business. During the second year, students also prepare for their study abroad. If at the end of the second year students decide they do not want to take up the year abroad, they can choose to transfer to the three year programme.

After two years at Birmingham Business School, students will spend the third year abroad at one of the University of Birmingham's partner institutions, all of which are highly regarded. This year enables students to improve their understanding of the cultural context of business management and communications in another country.

As the number of places at each institution varies from year to year, students will need to be flexible about where they go. The exact subjects students study will depend on where they go but are compatible with the Business Management and the Business Communications degrees. 

Please note that the year abroad is conditional upon a good performance in the first and second year exams.

Students can also arrange an exchange through the Universitas 21 programme (a list of partners is available on their site) or other partners in the wider University. For students who take a Universitas 21 place, there is the possibility of a University bursary. European exchanges are part of the EU’s Erasmus programme and students will be eligible for a small EU grant. 

The year abroad is taught in English, although many students benefit from the opportunity to learn their host country’s language. It may also be possible to undertake a work-based placement, boosting their practical experience.

In the final year there is the opportunity to undertake a placement with a local media institution.