About International Business Management - BA (hons) in Edinburgh Napier University

International Business Management allows you to specialise in global business practices without the requirement to study a foreign language

This degree helps you stand out from others with business degrees as it teaches you to apply an international perspective.

Whilst studying, you'll gain a strong foundation in a wide range of business and management disciplines, together with skills and experience that will enable you to meet the challenges of a career in the fast changing international business environment.

Course details

You'll become competent in the analysis of the impact of cultural differences on a wide variety of business decisions and consumer behaviour. Your study of the international business environment and its particular needs will be reinforced by a compulsory year abroad of study or a combination of study abroad and work-based learning abroad.

You'll have the chance to immerse yourself in the culture of the country of your choice and develop employability skills specific to companies with international economic activities. You’ll also have the possibility to obtain a double degree at one of our partner universities in Germany, France or Spain.

You'll learn a number of business-related skills, including professional presentation, team working, leadership, communication and problem solving. You'll study the theories and techniques of accounting, economics, marketing and business strategy, and learn to apply them in a global context.

Careers

Studying business in an international context presents a world of opportunities upon graduation with a number of sectors offering potential employment.

Possible areas include:

• Graduate training schemes
• Financial services
• Civil service
• Marketing
• Human resource management

To apply for our bachelors courses, you should have completed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with overall 60% or above in the Intermediate (10+2) (XII Standard) exam.
If you have 60% or higher in English in the Indian HSC Intermediate (10+2) (XII Standard) exam, you may be considered for an undergraduate study without a further English test on a case-by-case basis.
IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL Internet Based Test
80 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Pearson’s Test of Academic English
56 overall with a minimum of 51 in each component

Edinburgh Napier University Highlights

Edinburgh Napier University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The table below shows the estimated cost of living in UK while attending the institute. The cost is presented annually and may vary according to the needs of individuals.

Edinburgh Napier University Application process

Application fee:

• Undergraduate: 13 GBP to 24 GBP
• Graduate: Not available

Supporting documents:

• Academic transcripts and certificates
• References
• English proficiency proof
• Personal statement
• CV or resume
• Interview or portfolio (if required)
• Copy of passport/visa
• Copy of CAS (if applicable)

Academic requirements:

• Undergraduate: Overall of 60% in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or higher in the Intermediate (10+2) (XII Standard) or the international United Kingdom equivalent.
• Graduate: Bachelor degree or its equivalent

English Proficiency Test Scores 

For taught undergraduate and graduate programs, any one of the following test scores are required:

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, other tests that are accepted by the university include TOEFL ‘At Home’ Test (same scores as of TOEFL iBT), IELTS Indicator (same scores as of TOEFL iBT), online Edinburgh Napier English Language Courses, Duolingo, and IELTS Academic tests taken more than two years but less than four years will be considered with the use of English language in work or education during that period playing a big role.

Duolingo test and its IELTS equivalent is shown below