BSc (Hons) International Business with a Year Abroad Bachelor's degree at the University of Kent

How do companies measure, assess and communicate their financial performance? Managers prepare, read and interpret financial information daily and they use it to communicate company financial results to a variety of stakeholders. In this module you'll learn how sole traders and limited companies record accounting transactions using bookkeeping and how they summarise and report their financial results to external stakeholders using financial statements. You'll also gain essential knowledge of the

Given the startling pace at which human-driven changes are occurring to our social and ecological systems, what skills do you need to be ready for whatever challenges await you when you graduate? You'll look at the biggest challenge facing businesses in every industry today: how to organise themselves in ways that ensure a sustainable future for the global community. You'll look at various case studies to examine the impact climate change is having on business. You'll also consider the key theor

Economics is a crucial tool for businesses to utilise to help make informed decisions that support success and drive growth. Developing a knowledge of microeconomics will help you understand how millions of consumers and producers make decisions, how they interact, and how they use scarce resources. You will learn how to apply microeconomic theories and tools to understand consumer and producer behaviour, resource allocation, and pricing policy, including cost-benefit analysis. The application o

Marketing is an exciting and dynamic field that offers endless opportunities for innovation, creativity and growth. With advancements in technology, shifts in consumer behaviour and emerging trends, marketers have the opportunity to explore new strategies and tactics to help firms effectively reach and communicate with their target customers. Creating brand awareness, engagement, satisfaction and loyalty is vital for sales growth in competitive and dynamic markets. You'll learn how to develop an

Excel is the industry standard software for data processing and modelling, so if you want to hit the ground running in your career, mastery of Excel is crucial. You'll learn the techniques of Excel and spreadsheet modelling through realistic problems and extensive exercises, giving you real hands-on experience to make rapid progress. By the end of the module, you wont only have mastered excel to report, model and forecast for businesses, you'll have also developed the confidence you need to pres

What knowledge and skills you need to succeed in a globalised economy? You'll learn about the key drivers of the global economy, the global sustainability, social, cultural, economic, international trade, investment and political environments, and how to identify and mitigate the risks associated with operating in unpredictable environment. You'll gain important insights into the social, political, economic and technological issues related to business that are essential to pursuing a career in m

This module aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to identify, analyse, and evaluate ethical issues in business. Through critical reflection and analytical argumentation, you'll develop the ability to articulate your views and critique opposing perspectives on ethical matters. The focus of this module is on gaining an in-depth understanding of business ethics and cultivating critical thinking skills, enabling you to emerge as a conscientious leader in your field. Corporate social respo

International business is vital for companies around the globe. In a dynamic and interconnected world, how can managers explore the opportunities and ensure a successful international expansion? You'll master the theories and skills you need to analyse the external environment and conduct international business successfully. Through exploring these theories, you'll understand how to implement the most effective human resource management, marketing, supply chain management or financial management

The globalisation of markets and deepening economic integration have significant effects upon both the strategy and operations of international business. This module will widen your knowledge and understanding of the global business environment and develop your analytical skills with respect to current geopolitics. Global trading blocs have developed with the aim of increasing regional economic growth through advancing international trade. They include the European Union, USMCA (North America),

Emerging markets are a dynamic and rapidly growing part of the international business environment. Gain solid theoretical foundations and examine up-to-date case studies that will help you analyse foreign firms' strategic behaviour in emerging markets. Drawing on material from Latin America, the Middle East and across Asia, You'll understand why multinational firms internationalise and expand into Emerging Markets, the key characteristics of emerging markets and how to grow sustainable business

To manage operations globally, you need the ability to critically evaluate how supply chains function and how the operations of individual organisations that operate across borders are managed and can create value for them and other firm- and non-firm actors. You'll learn to adopt a global perspective on supply chain management and assess the complex systems of operations through the angle of global value chains management. You will further discover the ways such systems are managing so that the

What is the impact of a changing world on cross-border management? How can culture, organisation, communication, leadership, and ethics be managed effectively in different locations? The current era offers unprecedented excitement and opportunities for learning.