Business Management with International Business with Placement

Business management with a specialism in international business prepares you to think about organisations in their global context, understanding not just how businesses operate internally but how they navigate the complexities of operating across national borders. The international specialism brings in questions of global strategy, cross-cultural management, international trade, and the political and economic forces that shape how firms compete in different markets, making it a highly relevant qualification for anyone who wants a career with an international dimension.

At Birkbeck College in London, this four-year full-time BSc includes a placement year that gives you extended professional experience before you complete your final year. You will be introduced to the key functions of business in an international context and develop a global mindset, exploring how organisations and individuals operate across borders and building the knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes that employers in internationally active organisations look for. The placement year gives you the opportunity to apply your academic learning in a real working environment, developing your professional confidence and building the kind of experience that accelerates a career.

Birkbeck's London location provides exceptional access to one of the world's great business cities, with its concentration of multinational firms, financial institutions, and international organisations.

You will develop analytical skills alongside practical business knowledge, learning to interpret international markets, assess commercial risk, and design strategies suited to diverse cultural and regulatory environments.

Graduates typically pursue careers in international management, consultancy, trade, finance, marketing, supply chain, and public policy. Many go on to work in multinational organisations, government trade bodies, international development, and start-ups with global ambitions. Postgraduate study in international business, global management, or an MBA is also a common progression.