Online degree BSc (Hons) International Management

• Business 101
  Business 101 teaches you the fundamentals of business administration and doing business. Gain insight into general organisational approaches of companies.  

• Managerial economics
  Learn about the exchange between supply and demand, consumer behaviour and entrepreneurial decision making, based on factors like production technology and competitive market conditions. Examine economic theories and their practical application to business. 

• Principles of management
  In today’s business world, the success of an organisation depends highly on its management. Develop knowledge of fundamental management principles. Learn about key work, roles, and skills for managers and their decision-making processes.  

• Global corporations and globalisation
  This module will enhance your general business knowledge. Analyse globalisation and localisation trends to understand what companies need to succeed globally.  

• Collaborative work
  Build key interdisciplinary competency to develop connections and navigate networking opportunities. Learn about:  

  • collaborative learning and working practices 

  • constructive cooperation with others 

  • creative thinking 

  • empathy 

  • emotional intelligence. 

  
  

• International marketing 
  Learn about strategic marketing in an international context including cultural differences and how they influence international marketing management. Gain insight into:  

  • international market research 

  • strategic planning  

  • and the ethics of international marketing.   

• Management accounting
  Learn about the role management accounting plays in business profitability. Develop your knowledge of cost and performance measurements and their impact on internal decisions, controls, and budgeting processes. 

• Change management
  Explore the different change models and how to understand, analyse and diagnose change processes. Learn about structure, culture, politics, and the complexity of change in business life.  

• Introduction to academic work
  The application of good scientific practice is an academic fundamental. Develop the skills required to write strong scientific papers and get an overview of different examination formats and requirements. 

• Intercultural and ethical decision-making
  Gain the skills to understand intercultural competencies, diversity, and ethics development. Plan and implement learning processes in these areas by creating a case study. 

• International accounting
  Learn about financial reporting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). You’ll build knowledge and skills relating to general purpose financial reporting under IFRS. 

• International HR management
  This module provides an overview of special features, opportunities, risks and challenges in country-specific and cross-national human resources management and cross-border mergers and acquisitions.  

• Global sourcing
  This module explores the fundamentals of global procurement and purchasing concepts and methods. Learn how globally connected supply and logistics networks operate within an international context. 

• Digital business models
  Learn about underlying patterns and key factors influencing digital business models – how does a company generate, deliver and secure value? Get an overview of business model concepts, including the influence of digitalisation. 

• Elective A (see Electives A section below)

• Elective A (see Electives A section below)

• Leadership 4.0
  Explore leadership knowledge and the tools to continually innovate. Learn to create visionary frameworks and business models in the face of today’s digital changes and artificial intelligence.  

• Seminar: current issues in international management
  In this module, you’ll write a research essay on a chosen international management topic and demonstrate your knowledge by documenting and presenting your results.  

• Elective B (see Electives B section below)

• Elective B (see Electives B section below)

• Elective C (see Electives C section below)

• Elective C (see Electives C section below)

• Undergraduate (bachelor) thesis
  Apply the subject-specific and methodological competencies learned throughout your course to present an academic dissertation. You’ll also learn how to tackle a practical-empirical or theoretical-scientific problem.

• Conflict management and mediation
  Develop the knowledge and skills to recognise and resolve workplace conflicts. Learn to lead negotiations through conflict management and mediation, especially during company transformations. 

• Agile project management 
  Gain a practical introduction to agile project management and learn to distinguish it from plan-driven approach. Learn the values, activities, and roles of typical agile procedures and practice with an example project. 

• Intercultural management 
  In this module, you’ll learn about key intercultural work and relevant social science and business frameworks. Examine different professional roles and duties at international companies. 

• Fundamentals of product management
  Learn about product management from planning to end of life. You'll learn to analyse markets, develop strategies, validate ideas, test and introduce products, and manage throughout their lifecycle.

• Customer relationship management 
  Gain an understanding of customer relationship management (CRM) strategies. Learn about:  

  • the customer relationship cycle 

  • customer satisfaction 

  • loyalty 

  • retention 

  • customer portfolio management. 

• Self-arranged internship I (*)

  Gain practical and analytical skills by securing and completing an internship, enhancing your employability. In preparation tutorials, explore workplace dynamics and set personal goals for your placement.

• Self-arranged internship II (*)

  Building on your first experience, this self-arranged internship lets you apply academic skills in a real-world entrepreneurial setting. Focus on refining your communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.

*You'll be responsible for arranging a suitable internship for your field of study. Once arranged, please complete an application to the internship module via myCampus, to make sure your internship can be recognised and credited towards your course requirements.

Human resources

• Introduction to new work
  Companies are moving away from bureaucratic systems and hierarchical structures towards empowerment, democracy and self-management. Develop an understanding of agile principles and the implications for HR and leadership teams.     

• Project: new work
  This project-based module explores "New Work" changes through practical examples. You'll develop a portfolio from company HR practice and learn self-directed problem-solving skills for personal and social growth.

Marketing and sales

• Applied sales I
  Globalised demand and intense competition mean that winning customers is increasingly difficult. So, effective sales thinking is vital. Examine key concepts like sales organisation and alternative channels – plus, fine-tune your negotiation skills.   

• Applied sales II
  Deepen your knowledge of fundamental sales principles. Explore how customer satisfaction and loyalty contribute to successful sales management and apply your skills in a real-world case study.  

Data and business intelligence

• Statistical computing
  Learn to programme using the language R and apply statistical methods such as descriptive statistics, regression analysis and variance. Put your skills into practice in a case study by interpreting complex data sources.       

• Data analytics and big data
  As well as evaluating data mining and big data projects in terms of their practical feasibility, technological requirements and limitations, you’ll also consider the legal aspects such as data protection. 

Supply chain management & industry 4.0

• Supply chain management I
  Explore supply chain management from a theoretical and practical viewpoint. You’ll develop an understanding of the logistical challenges and analyse solutions like efficient consumer response and vendor managed inventory. 

• Supply chain management II
  Plan. Source. Make. Deliver. Return. Explore these key processes and discover how to build a stable competitive advantage. Plus, find out what intriguing terms like the ‘bullwhip effect’ mean.  

Accounting, planning and control

• Accounting and balancing
  Equip yourself with the tools to interpret financial statements and make key managerial decisions. You’ll also focus on the financial condition of a real company so you can make recommendations for improvements.  

• Corporate finance and investment
  Introduction to the theory and practice of corporate finance, the role of financial markets and investment processes. Learn the fundamentals of modern corporate finance, risk factors and financial statement analysis, – including investment processes and estimating expected cash flows. 

IT project management

• Fundamentals of IT and ERP systems
  Open-source software and cloud computing have opened new possibilities for business. Gain an understanding of their role in successful enterprise resource planning and how they can improve competitive advantage. 

• Requirements engineering
  Defining the technical requirements for an IT system is one of the major steps in software development. Explore the techniques in documenting procedures and learn to apply them in business.

Human resources

• Organisational behavior
  This module allows you to examine corporate culture, organisational structures, and individual mechanisms. Explore leadership styles, power structures, negotiation strategies, decision-making and more.  

• Digital HR
  Digitalisation has enabled HR departments to escape their traditional image as personnel ‘administrators’. Explore the value they can add through the latest technological developments, such as artificial intelligence.  

Marketing and sales

• Online marketing
  Examine different types of online marketing such as advertising campaigns and email marketing. You’ll compare channels, consider legal aspects like GDPR and evaluate campaigns with web analytics.    

• Social media marketing
  Social media has evolved from a private means of communication to a commercial advertising tool. Explore how to integrate channels like Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest into a company’s marketing mix.

Data and business intelligence

• Business intelligence
  This module introduces the procedures and models for data provision, information generation and analysis. Build skills in data warehousing and develop techniques to optimise business activities. 

• Project: business intelligence
  In this module, develop your business intelligence (BI) knowledge. Use well-known BI techniques to design and prototype BI applications based on specific requirements. 

Supply chain management & industry 4.0

• Product development in industry 4.0
  In the context of the fourth industrial revolution, you’ll look at the impact of new trends on product development. Consider how alternative approaches to design put the consumer at the centre.    

• Project: smart product solutions
  In a practical project framework, showcase how you’ve applied agile engineering methods to smart product solutions. And demonstrate you can choose the right tools to analyse different business models.   

Banking and financial services

• Foreign exchange exposure and management
  Examine the challenges multinational enterprises (MNEs) face. Learn about international corporate finance within foreign exchange markets and the management of foreign exchange exposures. 

• International investment appraisal
  In this module, you’ll consider international corporate finance within the context of managing multinational enterprises. Learn about controlling international operations, financing, transfer pricing and investments. 

Accounting, planning and control

• Corporate planning and control
  Planning and control are central elements of managing a company. Examine their connection with budgeting at a strategic and operational level. Plus, see some planning results first hand in a case study. 

• Digital finance and controlling
  Digital transformation is creating disruption in many areas such as retail banking and hotel booking systems, as they adopt new business models. Study practical examples of companies optimising processes to be competitive.   

  
  

IT project management

• IT project management
  This module provides fundamental IT project management concepts. Learn about project management and organisation, develop cost-management skills, and solve IT project management problems.  

• IT architecture management 
  This module defines a future blueprint for particular IT developments, including service strategies and available technologies for IT service providers. 

You can find more details about your BSc (Hons) International Management course in these PDF files:

• Online programme schedule: BSc (Hons) International Management

• Programme specification: BSc (Hons) International Management

• Once enrolled, you will be expected to meet LIBF's policies and standards.

• LIBF has Taught Degree Awarding Powers (TDAP).

Yes, this BSc International Management course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institution (CMI), a prestigious body that sets the international benchmark for excellence in management education. This accreditation ensures that our programme meets high standards in content, teaching quality, and resources.

This means you can trust that you are receiving a top-tier education that is globally recognised and respected. A BSc International Management course with CMI accreditation enhances your credentials, making you more competitive in the job market and better prepared for leadership roles in your career.

CMI accreditation enhances your BSc International Management degree by awarding you Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status upon graduation. This gives you a clear pathway to full Chartered Manager status – the only professional qualification of its kind, awarded under CMI’s Royal Charter. Studying a course with CMI accreditation proves to employers that you're ready for domestic and international leadership positions.

To support your management journey, you’ll have access to CMI’s Employability Skills Diagnostic and the Career Development Centre. With CMI membership, you also get mentoring opportunities with experienced managers and networking opportunities with professionals across industries, giving you access to insights and career advice from global leaders. You’ll also have access to ManagementDirect for practical learning resources and the Qwell mental wellbeing platform to support your personal wellbeing.

With over 75 years of leadership development experience and partnerships with 850+ employers and 170 higher education institutions around the world, CMI accreditation is proof that the skills you’ll develop are aligned with industry needs.

The BSc (Hons) International Management online programme provides flexibility in its structure and duration. It can be completed in three years as a full-time programme or as a part-time programme over four or six years.

If you’re a UK-based undergraduate student, you can choose to start studying in January, April, June or October.

There are no fixed start dates for international students. So, you can apply online for your distance learning course to start on any date of the year.

For comprehensive details about the entry requirements for the online BSc (Hons) International Management course, please visit our dedicated page on entry requirements.

We consider each application and individual set of circumstances on a case-by-case basis. If you're unsure if you meet the admissions criteria, get in touch and we'll talk through it with you.

The total fees are £20,805 for an online undergraduate course, whether you opt for full or part time study.

All self-funding students can benefit from a tuition fee reduction of 2% for paying annually in advance, or 10% if you pay for your course in full at the start of your studies.

Graduates of this programme are likely to pursue careers in a number of areas in the business and management field, including but not limited to banking and finance, marketing, project management, and consulting.

You’ll study in a virtual learning environment that uses the latest learning technology and benefit from innovative multimedia tools and study materials, including:

• lecture notes

• learning videos

• revision courses

• online consultations, and

• live sessions with lecturers.

We also incorporate reports and case studies from everyday professional life into our courses.