International Business

International business is a discipline that prepares you to understand and operate within the complex, fast-moving environment of global commerce. It examines how businesses cross borders, how they adapt to different cultural, legal, and economic environments, and how they create and capture value in a world where supply chains, capital, talent, and information flow across national boundaries as a matter of course. The field is not simply an extension of domestic business management; it requires a genuinely different set of competencies, including cross-cultural communication, knowledge of international trade and investment frameworks, and the ability to navigate uncertainty in unfamiliar contexts.

At Regent's University London, this three-year, full-time degree immerses you in the challenges of global business in a contemporary economy. You will study international trade, global strategy, cross-cultural management, finance, marketing, and the economic and political forces that shape the international business environment. A year abroad is incorporated into the programme, giving you the opportunity to study in a different national context and develop the direct international experience that employers in this field value highly.

The cosmopolitan and internationally diverse character of Regent's makes it a particularly appropriate environment for this course of study.

Graduates of international business degrees go on to work in multinational corporations, export-focused businesses, international financial services, trade and investment organisations, management consultancy, and NGOs and development organisations with global remits. The combination of commercial acumen and cross-cultural competence is valued across virtually every sector with international dimensions. Postgraduate study in international business, an MBA, or a specialist management field is a well-travelled next step for those seeking leadership roles or professional qualifications in this area.