This module introduces you to the complexity of the global business environment where you will study key dimensions of globalisation and the diverse aspects of the ever-evolving global business environment. You will explore the facets of the global business environment and their impact on business operations and strategy.

This module is designed to provide you with an overview of the business foundations. You’ll explore business concepts and various critical functions for the running of the organisations and identifying critical success factors in the organisation's context. Finally, you will develop a dynamic view to track the development of theoretical discussions and their reflections in the real business world. 

This module introduces the key principles of economics that shape the business world. You will explore the tools and concepts of economic analysis at the individual, market and country levels. By analysing consumer behaviour, business development and alternative market structures, you will learn how to apply different economic theories to real and current problems, develop critical thinking and discuss ideas from different perspectives. 

Global Marketing

This module introduces you to core marketing principles, theories and practices and their application in the international business context. You will gain a good understanding of the marketing process and the ability to make critical reflections upon contemporary marketing practices from this module.  

Creative Personal Branding

This module introduces you to the essential strategies for developing a powerful personal brand and the core employability skills needed to thrive in a digitally driven market. You will embark on a reflective, self-exploratory journey to deepen your self-awareness, build confidence, and understand how narratives and storytelling shape audience perceptions. The curriculum also examines how emerging technologies such as AI, VR/AR, and automation are reshaping recruitment and professional identity.

With hands-on, practical outputs, you will utilise university career resources to build an authentic professional portfolio. This includes crafting a standout CV, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and a personal brand pitch presentation, alongside a reflective summary tracing your growth, networking skills, and career readiness.

This module aims to broaden your understanding of various geopolitical issues that impact international business. You will learn the core concepts and ideas of the international business field as this module introduces and advances your understanding of the main concepts of international business – such as multinational enterprise (MNE) and foreign direct investment (FDI) – and the reasons for firms to engage with FDI. Additionally, you’ll explore broad strategic and organisational challenges that enterprises face on a global scale and explore the link between the economic development of a country, the decision-making process and investment location choices. 

This module provides a comprehensive overview of the research process and data analysis in business. It equips you with the necessary knowledge in applying various tools and techniques in data collection, analysis and interpretation. This module encourages you to examine business opportunities and challenges that will contribute to developing a business research project and its execution. 

Global operations and supply chain management

This module will cover supply chain management topics including design of products and services capacity management, process design, logistics and transportation, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and inventory management. It aims to prepare you for entry-level jobs in managing the production and distribution of goods and services. It will provide you with an understanding of the techniques and tools that are utilised to effectively and optimally produce and distribute goods and services in business organisations and manufacturers. 

Contemporary issues in sustainable business

This module equips you with a sound understanding of sustainability in the business context. It highlights how transformation in the global political economy has given rise to debates about the nature and role of business in society. It then examines the changing expectations of business and how managers have responded to calls for greater social and environmental sustainability. Highlighted, also, are some of the key debates in sustainability which include: drivers of corporate responsibility, extent of responsibility, governance and implementation, and sustainable business models. Through case studies and applied tasks, the module will develop your ability to assess sustainability challenges critically and communicate practical, evidence-based recommendations for improvement.

In the final block of your second year, you will choose two specialist modules from the below.

International logistics and procurement

This module introduces you to international logistics and transportation, focusing on how goods move across global supply chains. It explores how organisations coordinate transport, warehousing, inventory and distribution activities to deliver products efficiently and reliably to international markets. You’ll examine key logistics concepts including transport modes, routing, consolidation, warehousing, and basic network design. You’ll also be introduced to international trade requirements such as Incoterms, customs procedures and documentation, enabling you to understand how regulatory environments influence logistics decisions. By the end of the module, you’ll be able to understand, analyse and communicate basic international logistics solutions in a structured and practical manner. 

International Investment and Financial Decision Making

This module provides an analytically grounded understanding of investment decision-making within the global financial environment. Drawing on established international finance theories, you will examine the structure of global capital markets, the drivers of investment choices, and the cross-border financial instruments used by modern organisations.

You will develop the skills to analyse complex financial data, critically evaluate investment opportunities, and assess risk across international borders. Ultimately, this module builds your capacity to construct evidence-based investment recommendations that balance sharp commercial judgment with an awareness of the regulatory, ethical, and geopolitical contexts shaping today's markets.

International Banking and Finance

This module provides a critical and analytically understanding of banking systems and financial markets within the contemporary global economy. Drawing on theoretical frameworks, you will examine the architecture of the global financial system, the functions of international banks, and how cross-border financial flows are managed to facilitate international trade and economic development.

You will dive into the regulatory frameworks, risk management practices, and ethical considerations that govern global finance. The module equips you with the essential analytical tools to evaluate banking opportunities, manage institutional risks, and critically assess the stability, resilience, and governance of the global financial system.

This module explores the key aspects of international trade, its regulations and policies. It provides you with a theoretical and practical understanding of international trade operations. You will investigate international trade from an international political economy point of view; as well as international trade from management point of view. You will be introduced to the essence of import and export operations, legislation, trade agreements, international payments and the role of procurement in supply chain management. In this module, you will gain various valuable knowledge that can be applied where firms are operating at global scale.

This module aims to enable you to understand and analyse the information found in published financial accounts and other accessible data sources and to evaluate the financial performance of a business. 

This module provides an opportunity for you to undertake an independent exploration of a specialist area within the broad area of international business. You will put into practice your research skills, learn how to frame research questions and act on them to achieve the goal of the dissertation. 

In the final block of your final year, you will choose a specialist module from one of the below.

Strategic Supply Chain Transformation and Innovation 

This module examines how organisations redesign and transform supply chains in response to technology change, global disruption and sustainability pressures. It will enable you to critically evaluate supply chain strategies and operating models while exploring how organisations redesign supply networks to improve resilience, sustainability and competitiveness. You’ll examine how the strategic decisions made in sourcing, logistics, distribution and production can influence an organisation’s performance. 

You’ll also consider the role of digital technologies, analytics platforms and emerging tools such as planning systems in transforming supply chains. And you’ll explore how organisations apply digital innovation, automation and data visibility to improve operational coordination and responsiveness. Also covered are supply chain strategy design, digital supply chain transformation, resilience and risk management, circular economy principles and sustainable supply network innovation. By the end of this module, you’ll be able to critically evaluate supply chain systems, design transformation strategies and communicate strategic proposals for an organisation’s decision makers. 

International Financial Strategies and Risk Management

This module equips you with an advanced understanding of the financial strategies and risk management frameworks that underpin international business. You will learn to evaluate financial instruments, execute hedging strategies, and optimize international portfolio performance. By linking theory with real-world financial cases, you will build the advanced analytical skills and strategic judgment required for leadership roles in international finance and investment.