BA (Hons) International Business
Explore global business dynamics with University of Lancashire's International Business programme at UCL, developing a strategic mindset for a career at the crossroads of cultures and commerce.
Overview
About this course
The BA (Hons) International Business at Universal College Lanka is awarded by the University of Lancashire, UK. The programme provides a comprehensive understanding of various business dimensions and their intricate interactions on the global stage — preparing graduates for careers in international firms and cross-border management. A distinctive aspect of this programme is a strategic partnership between UCL and CIMA, enabling students to seamlessly integrate the CIMA qualification into their academic journey through the CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP). Students develop skills in analysis and evaluation to make strategic decisions essential for success in international business.
Why choose this course
Awarded by University of Lancashire, a globally recognised UK institution
Integrated CIMA qualification pathway through the CGMA Finance Leadership Programme
Covers economic, technological, and institutional dimensions of international business
Available with or without a work placement year (3 or 4 years)
Intakes in January, July, and September
What you will learn
Analyse business strategy and apply strategic models in diverse contexts
Evaluate sustainability, ethics, and environmental trade-offs in business
Appraise the challenges and opportunities of doing business in emerging markets
Understand cross-cultural people management and international labour markets
Investigate operations and supply chain management in global organisations
Skills you will gain
At a glance
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
3 years
Full-time
Location
Intakes
N/A
Entry Requirements
Academic Entry Requirement
Local A/L — 2S in any stream
Edexcel / Cambridge A/L — 2D in any stream
English Proficiency Requirement
O/L English — C grade or above
A/L General English — B grade or above
Course Structure
Business Strategy
BM3001 • —
Introduction to strategy and strategic models; focuses on development of strategy and strategic concerns linked to business structure and success.
Contemporary Issues in Sustainability
BM3009 • —
Explores key issues in sustainability and ethics; critically appraises complex interactions between environmental, economic, and social objectives.
Doing Business in Emerging Markets
BM3010 • —
Appraise solutions for doing business in emerging markets; study rise of middle-class consumers and impact of market liberalisation and urbanisation.
The Future of Work
BM3007 • —
Contemporary issues in international labour markets; topical research themes based on theoretical and applied policy studies.
Cross-Cultural People Management
BM3011 • —
Overview of cross-cultural people management concepts through a learning-by-doing approach for aspiring graduates.
Operations and Supply Chain Management
BM3013 • —
Role of supply chains in strategy and international business; importance of operations in distribution networks.
Business and Management Project
BM3035 • —
Encourages evaluation of management processes and contexts by researching live organisational issues, problems, and opportunities.
Fees and Funding
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Course Facts
Location
Colombo
Duration
3 years | full-time
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