BSc (Hons) International Business Management

Key Facts

Awarded By

Duration

Three Years

Location

Colombo / Kandy

Overview

Increasingly businesses are becoming more and more international. This requires business management professionals to have knowledge, skills and competencies to succeed in a global business environment that is increasingly becoming volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. The BSc (Hons) International Business Management can be completed as a three-year or a two-year (accelerated) full-time degree awarded by Staffordshire University, UK.

You will learn about the global economic landscape and the dynamics of the international business environment. You will learn business functions with a focus on their operation in an international setting. You will acquire the skills needed to plan, organize, manage and lead business operations in a borderless world. In addition, the curriculum enhances the development of entrepreneurial skills which helps graduates venture into start-up businesses or perform well in their careers.

On successful completion of the BSc (Hons) International Business Management, students will be awarded with a Staffordshire University degre

Teaching & Learning

You will learn through lectures, tutorials and workshops. Lectures are highly interactive and incorporate group discussions, video presentations, and activity-based learning. Learning activities are designed to develop soft skills as well as your ability to work independently and as part of a group. Your learning experience will be enriched by field visits and guest lectures by industry experts.

Modules

Year 1

The Future of Work
Global Challenges and Opportunities
Data and Decision Making
Risk and Reward
Balance of Power
Social Enterprise

Year 2

Business Creativity and Innovation
Global Supply Chain and Logistics
Information Systems in Organisations
Managing Across Cultures
International Trade and Finance
Global Human Resource Management

Year 3

International Business Strategy
Global Marketing Management
Consultancy Project
Optional Module 1
Optional Module 2

Optional Modules in Year 3: Leadership Strategy and Social Impact, Corporate Reputation, Innovative Change Management

Admission Requirements

The minimum qualifications required for admission on the standard route are:
A. GCE Advanced Level

Sri Lankan: 3 passes or
London, Cambridge or Edexcel : 3 D passes or
Any combination totaling to 12 points from the following tariff scheme:

GCE Advanced Level Grade
(Sri Lankan/London/Cambridge/Edexcel)	A	B	C	D/S	E
Points	10	8	6	4	2

Or
Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Degree Foundation
And
B. GCE/GCSE Ordinary Level – Credit Pass (Grade 4) for English
Or

C. Equivalent qualifications

The minimum qualifications required for admission on the accelerated route are:
– GCE Advanced Level (Sri Lankan, London, Cambridge or Edexcel) – 3 C passes and
– GCE/GCSE Ordinary Level – Credit Pass (Grade 4) for English

You may apply pending A/L results. Applicants with additional qualifications may receive advanced entry.

Career Opportunities

You will be trained to take up management positions in areas such as import, export, global marketing and international logistics. You will be able to start work in Human Resource Management, Business Consultation, Business Analysis, Management Services, Market Research and Marketing, Retail Management, Purchasing, Academia etc. You may also look forward to rewarding careers as Global Business Professionals in multinational corporations.

Special Remarks

Programme commencement is subject to management approval, for more Information please contact student admission counsellors.

Campus

Areas of study

Important Links

APIIT Sri Lanka is a reputable higher education institution established in partnership with Staffordshire University in the UK. APIIT also has academic liaisons with prestigious universities from Australia, Malaysia and Thailand.