Business Management (International Management) with a Professional Placement Year Cardiff University

Spend a semester abroad

Adventure into a new culture; open your mind to new ideas and experiences.

Learn from the best

Benefit from the expertise and support of research-active staff in a School ranked 1st for research impact.

Open up a world of possibilities

Tackle unique, globally relevant business challenges setting you up to work around the world.

Placement year

Gain industry experience in your area of choice; develop the skills, and connections to accelerate your career.

Marked for excellence

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

The globalisation of economies across the world means businesses operate on an international level to meet the growing demand for goods and services. As organisations find ways to respond to these demands, employees with responsible international management expertise are in high demand.

Our BSc Business Management (International Management) is designed to equip you with practical skills and professional confidence for a successful career in a multinational corporation.

You'll develop international management expertise from our team of researchers and business practitioners. They'll introduce you to the principles of multiculturalism, ethics and morality and practices like cultural marketing, international business logistics and human resource management.

Your Professional Placement Year is an opportunity to put your university knowhow into practice as you take up a paid role and complement your academic study with exposure to real-world international business scenarios.

Entry requirements

A Levels

AAB-ABB

Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.

English requirements

Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.

At least 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.

II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits. III: at least a Pass in all components.

Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.