BSc(Hons) International Business Entrepreneurship

Overview

At Albion Business School we inspire positive change in business and society, individuals and organisations, locally and globally by delivering impactful educational programmes which promote a global and digital skillset for developing the future of business.  

During a three year full-time degree you will hone your skills in management with subjects including practice of leadership in an organisation, managing operations globally and developing innovation and entrepreneurship.

This fascinating course provides specialist business and management education that is deeply international in focus. You’ll gain skills and knowledge across a range of business functions, all with a global orientation, to develop an understanding of real-world business decisions and actions that transcend borders. 

Access real-world business experiences and challenges. Learn from people who have been there and done it. Leading international brands and business figures will deliver inspiring lectures and give you real insight into how to succeed in global business. Real-world application is embedded throughout your learning and you will analyse actual case studies, take part in work simulations and pitch your ideas to business experts. In your final year you will have the opportunity to take part in an exciting business consultancy project.

Course Options

How long do you want your course to take?

• One Year Full Time
• Two Years Part Time

When do you want your degree to start?

• March
• September

Course outline and modules

What you’ll learn

You will gain a solid foundation in your first year across a breadth of business topics. Albion will provide you with a comprehensive business management education with an international perspective – ideal if you have international aspirations. 

You’ll get an overview of important topics in international business, including emerging markets, globalisation, the role of trust, ethics and comparing markets and business environments in different countries. On our course, you’ll also explore how ‘local’ companies compete against global players. 

Foundation programme

Before you start your undergraduate degree, you may choose to study our foundation year in business. This foundation level course will help you develop specialist knowledge and fully prepare you for the undergraduate course. During your foundation year, you’ll have excellent support from academics, and group projects will give you the chance to meet new people, make new friends and build a network of peers who will share your university journey.

What you will Study

The academic year is divided into two semesters of 15 weeks each. Each semester consists of a period of teaching, revision/directed learning and assessment. Student may start in either September (Semester 1) or March (Semester 2) each year.

All module information is for 2024 entry. Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.

Effective Management Consultancy Projects

Students in their final year have the opportunity to engage with a wide range of businesses, from Agriculture, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas to Services sector businesses to work on an applied project with these businesses. This allows students who want to pursue a career in a sector to gain knowledge, networks and applied skills which will lead to a successful career. These two projects will involve the production of an evidence based business consultancy report including suggestions for how to address the original business issue. The aim of this module is for you to learn how to undertake business consultancy, the realities of working with a live client and how to work as part of a consulting team. You will develop consulting skills, you will practice your business research skills and you will learn how others find working with you, ultimately you will deliver a set of evidence based recommendations to your client along with your colleagues.

Learning and teaching

On this course, all modules are 15-credit modules which involves 150 hours of student work. For these modules your learning will be directed, supported and reinforced through a combination of lectures, tutorials, small group seminars, virtual learning environment activities and guided private studies.

The Albion Business School is committed to demonstrating the relevance of taught material to real business problems, and you can expect to see guest industry lectures and the use of real industry sponsored business problems for assessment purposes.

Generally, for each module, you will attend one lecture and one tutorial each week, during which you will be in direct contact with teaching staff.

Your learning will be supplemented by private and group study (as appropriate) following the direction of module teaching staff. All teaching will be supported by information and activities provided through the Albion’s virtual learning environment.

In addition, the School offers an Effective Learning Service, which helps with the development of study skills both in group sessions and through individual coaching. Methods of assessment vary according to the learning outcomes of particular modules and the stage of study. Accordingly, a mixture of essays, portfolios, computer assisted assessment, group work and presentations and other methods will form your assessments.

Throughout the programme your learning will be supported using various methods of formative assessment and feedback. This is to help you progress your studies and support your continuing development.

Assessments

Unlike on more traditional degree courses, you don’t need to sit any exams on this Foundation Year, and you won’t need to spend the summer at home writing a dissertation either. Your assessments have been designed to help you apply your learning to real-word scenarios. This means you’ll be better prepared to apply the skills you have gained on the course to your professional role after graduation. 
As you work through your course modules you’ll have the chance to complete a range of useful assessment methods such as individual reports, case study analyses, group presentations, and personal independent assignments devised in consultation with your course module leader. Your assessments will have an emphasis upon personal discovery, digital technology, the application of theory to real world business, and management practice and innovative thinking. 
We encourage you to be innovative when carrying out your assignments and assessments. You can create videos, infographics, consultancy reports, campaigns, posters, interviews, debate sessions, and more. This approach will help you develop skills you’ll use in the real world, and most of all, is a fun and engaging way to demonstrate your knowledge and development.

Entry requirements

Typical offers

Applications to Albion are individually considered by the Admissions Tutor and other factors may be taken into account. Our admissions staff therefore assess each application holistically and judge whether the content and demands of the qualifications presented have sufficiently prepared you to progress on to the course you are applying for. Further details on the entry requirements are set out here.

Foundation year options are also available. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

Applicants must also have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C / Grade 4, or above (or equivalent). If English is not your first language you will also need an IELTS score of 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each component).

Some of the typical entry qualifications are listed below:

• Three GCE A-levels at grade A-C
• International Baccalaureate Diploma
• Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)
• A minimum GPA of 2.5 PLUS one of the following:
  • Three AP tests with an average grade of 3 or two AP tests with an average grade of 4
  • Three SAT II (Subject Tests) with a minimum score of 500 in each section or two SAT II with a minimum score of 600 in each section
  • SAT I (Reasoning Tests) with a minimum score of 1800 (600 in each section)
  • ACT with a composite score of 26 (20 in each section)
  • Dual Enrolment and College credits (1st Year) – 30 credits with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Equivalent qualifications as deemed acceptable by the University

Flexible entry

All of our undergraduate programmes operate a flexible entry process, and the Admissions Tutor is happy to consider entrants from all backgrounds with slightly lower qualifications if they are able to demonstrate an alternative eligibility for the course. This may be in the form of relevant work experience, keen aptitude and a passion for the subject, or unlocked potential that you feel can be discovered through your studies at Albion. If you are uncertain whether you will be eligible to apply for this course, please contact the Admissions Team.

Mature students

Because of our three-year degree, we find that the age range of our student body varies between those who have recently completed A-levels (or equivalent) to more mature students. Age is no barrier to learning and we welcome all applications from suitably qualified students.

English levels

If English is not your first language, please check our undergraduate English language requirements. If your English levels don’t meet our minimum requirements of IELTS 6.0, you may be interested in applying for our Pre-sessional English Language Foundation Programmes.

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.0 with no score below 5.5 in any of the four components
• PTE Academic: Overall score of 58, with 51 or above in each individual component
• TOEFL IBT: Overall score 80. (We do not accept TOEFL from applicants requiring a Student Visa, as this qualification is no longer accepted by the UK Visas and Immigration Department (UKVI)
• A-level/GCSE/IGCSE English: Grade C / 4 or above (for IGCSE certificates, please provide the Supplementary Certifying Statement with the breakdown of component grades)
• International Baccalaureate: Grade 4 or above in English at Higher or Standard Level

Fees and Bursaries

Tuition fee: £2,500 per academic year. This fee includes registration, tuition, examination, and graduation. It excludes: study materials, re-examination (re-sits), residential accommodation, meals, travel, graduation robes and photographs.

Scholarships: We have a range of scholarship for this course. Please visit our scholarships page.

Bursary: A bursary provides you with a fully funded educational place. We believe there should be no barrier to talent and that is why every year we award numerous non-repayable fully funded places to students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. To secure your bursary funded place, please complete the application form here. 

Career prospects

People who can combine a clear understanding of core business and management functions, and good problem-solving and decision-making skills are in demand throughout the economy. Our expert academics will equip you with these important transferable skills to help set you apart in the competitive job marketplace. Graduates of the programme have successfully secured employment opportunities with major employers from across the range of private, public, not-for-profit and small to medium-sized enterprise sectors.

How do I apply?

Step one: Complete our international application form online through this link.

Step two: If you are not able to upload the following documents:

• A copy of your qualifications
• A copy of your English language certificate (if English is not your native language)
• An copy of your passport (bio page)
• One reference for undergraduate study, or two references for postgraduate study

Then please email them to the Admissions Office at admissions@AlbionBusinessSchool.com.

Applications for undergraduate courses can also be made via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) using the UCAS Institution Code: Albion.

What happens after I apply?

We can only look at your application once we have received your application form and all supporting documents, such as your passport and qualifications, so please make sure you have submitted all the required elements listed within the ‘How do I apply?’ section above.

You’ll then receive one of the following decisions by email:

Conditional offer – you still need to submit outstanding documents. Your place will be reserved until you meet the rest of the entry criteria.

Unconditional offer – you meet the entry criteria and have submitted all necessary documents. Your place will be reserved until you accept or decline your offer. If you accept, you’ll be required to pay a deposit.

Alternative course – you do not meet the entry criteria for the course you applied for, but your application shows you are suitable for another similar course.

Reject – you do not meet the entry criteria. Where possible we will try to match you with an alternative course.

Application support

If you need any more information about the application process, you can contact us by email: admissions@AlbionBusinessSchool.com