International Business
International business examines how commerce works across the borders, cultures and regulatory environments that separate national economies, and why the ability to understand and navigate that complexity is one of the most valued competencies in the contemporary labour market. Managers with an international perspective are in demand precisely because the globalisation of supply chains, capital markets, labour and consumer markets has made it impossible to succeed in most large organisations without understanding the international dimensions of commercial strategy. At York St John University, this three-year full-time degree includes a foundation year option and incorporates sandwich, year abroad and work placement opportunities, making it one of the most practically and internationally enriched business programmes available at this level.
You will study the core management disciplines alongside the specific content of international business, including international trade theory and policy, comparative management, cross-cultural communication, international marketing, global supply chain management and the political and legal environments within which multinational firms operate. York St John's programme has connections to International Trade competitions that give you experience of real international commercial challenges as part of your studies. The placement and year abroad give you direct professional and international experience alongside the academic content.
Entry requirements vary by route, with the foundation year providing an accessible entry point.
Graduates pursue careers in export management, international marketing, global supply chain management, management consulting, international banking, diplomatic and trade bodies, and management roles in multinational companies. The combination of business knowledge and international perspective is valued across virtually every sector with cross-border operations, and many graduates proceed to postgraduate study including MBA programmes or specialist master's degrees in international management or business.