Business Management (International Business) BSC (Hons)

At Birkbeck, learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom — you’ll constantly be applying ideas to real situations. From group projects and live case studies to a placement year with an employer, you’ll gain practical skills that make you stand out to recruiters. The university also makes sure you have the tools, support and facilities you need to thrive, whether that’s specialist workshops, career services, or the award-winning library and online resources.

Here’s how you’ll get hands-on experience throughout your degree:

• Placement year option – You can choose to spend a year working in a real business after your second year, giving you first-hand insight into international business challenges and professional networks.

• Micro-placements and short projects – Birkbeck’s Careers & Enterprise team helps you secure shorter placements and project work with employers, perfect for building your CV while you study.

• Guest speakers and industry input – Many modules bring in experienced professionals, so you’ll hear directly from people shaping today’s business world.

• Interactive workshops and group projects – Alongside lectures, you’ll work in small groups, debate real case studies, present ideas and learn how to collaborate effectively across cultures.

• Dedicated placement preparation module – If you take the placement route, you’ll get tailored guidance to build your confidence and professionalism before stepping into the workplace.

• Birkbeck Library and digital resources – Access thousands of journals, databases and study tools, plus supportive workshops to strengthen your research, writing and data analysis skills.

This degree opens doors to careers that are global, dynamic and full of variety. Many of our graduates go on to roles such as management consultant, finance or accounting executive, marketing manager, or international business development officer — jobs where international knowledge and strong business skills are highly valued.

Here’s how Birkbeck prepares you for life after graduation:

• Personalised career support – Birkbeck’s Careers & Enterprise team offers one-to-one guidance, CV reviews, interview coaching, and helps you connect with employers. They also run micro-placements, mentoring programmes, and networking events so you can build contacts while you study.

• Strong employment outcomes – Birkbeck graduates earn the eighth highest salaries in the UK and fourth highest in London one year after graduation. Business & Management graduates in particular report average earnings of around £32,000 just 15 months after finishing their degree.

• Employer partnerships – Through the Careers & Enterprise hub, you’ll get access to live projects, short placements, and part-time roles with real businesses. These opportunities give you valuable experience and make your CV stand out.

• Globally recognised qualification – Your degree is awarded by the University of London, a name respected worldwide, adding weight to your qualification wherever your career takes you.

• Versatile graduate destinations – Alumni have gone into multinational companies, public sector roles, NGOs, and entrepreneurial ventures — the skills you’ll develop in strategy, marketing, finance and leadership are flexible and transferable.

Further Academic Progression:
Many students choose to continue their studies after this degree. You could take a master’s in International Business, Marketing, Finance or Management, or even move into research with an MRes or PhD. Professional qualifications and short postgraduate courses are also available if you want to sharpen your skills in areas like digital marketing, project management or accounting.