International Management
UCAS code N120
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 years
- Start date and application deadlines
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- Start date
About this course
Our International Management programme is designed to help you navigate through the complexity of the subject and will enable you understand the benefits and challenges of globalisation for local communities.
Our Business, Management and Marketing programmes are ranked 14th from 118 providers (up 10 places from last year), for Times Good University Guide 2025. We are ranked 18th (up from 29th last year) for our Business and Management programmes, for Guardian University Guide 2025 and we outperformed the sector in 6/7 question themes for NSS 2024.
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Introduction
Our International Management programme has an internationally focused curriculum, helping you to analyse, understand and act on the global challenges and opportunities. By final year, you will have developed a sound understanding of many topics such as the functional elements of international business and management, knowledge of the global economic environment, the main ethical problems facing international organisations plus the ability to critique critical issues in the subject,
During your time at Liverpool, we plan to go on a field trip to a European city to experience and analyse first-hand another country’s economy. You also have the opportunity to study a language. Students can discuss their options with the Open Languages team who will ensure you are on the right level of study.
What you'll learn
- Fundamentals of marketing
- Introduction to accounting and finance
- Management theory
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
- International development in the global economy
- Identify key issues in international business
- Global strategic management
- Explore the business environment in emerging markets
Accreditation
The University of Liverpool Management School holds accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. This makes it one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard triple accreditation.
Course content
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
Year one
You will be introduced to the fundamentals of management studies and the basic concepts and skills necessary for a broad understanding of the international management environment.
You will explore the differences between the business systems of the world’s leading economies and develop your employability skills.
In year one, semester two students choose one optional module: EBUS102 or a language. (If choosing a language, students must contact the Open Languages team directly to discuss options and level of study).
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year two
You will continue to become familiar with the main management functional areas and extend your knowledge of international management.
Upon successful completion of your second year, you will also be able demonstrate the link between entrepreneurship, innovation and business creation. This is in addition to further understanding concepts relevant to International Business and International Management and interpret and analyse introductory statistical techniques appropriate to understanding international commerce.
In year two, semester one and two, students must choose one optional module: a Management School module or a language option. (If you wish to choose a language, please contact the Open Languages team directly and they will make sure you are on the correct level of study).
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year three
You will develop a sound understanding of many topics such as the functional elements of international business and management, knowledge of the global economic environment, the main ethical problems facing international organisations plus the ability to critique critical issues in international management.
In year three, students must take either MKIB306 or MKIB336. These are both 30 credit modules that span over semester one and semester two. One further optional module can be taken in each semester, with no more than one language module taken. (If you wish to choose a language, please contact the Open Languages team directly).
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Teaching and assessment
How you'll learn
Modules are taught using the latest active learning techniques including business simulations, real-world case studies, social media, interactive participation software, lecture capture and real-time financial and business data using our Bloomberg Trading Floor. The principal forms of teaching are lectures and seminars with lectures normally being supported by material such as hand-outs and presentations.
Seminars give the opportunity for detailed discussion of a topic under the direction of a tutor. You are normally expected to prepare work in advance for seminars and may be expected to present work or give presentations from time to time. On some modules, such as quantitative techniques and IT, seminars may take the form of practical sessions using our PC suites.
All our degrees depend on you spending a good part of the week in private or group study in preparation for lectures and seminars. This involves making extensive use of the excellent library and IT facilities, just one minute’s walk away from the Management School.
How you're assessed
You will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations. The exact weighting will vary from one module to another. As well as individual assignments and exams, you may also be assessed on group reports and presentations.
Liverpool Hallmarks
We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.
The Liverpool Curriculum framework sets out our distinctive approach to education. Our teaching staff support our students to develop academic knowledge, skills, and understanding alongside our graduate attributes:
- Digital fluency
- Confidence
- Global citizenship
Our curriculum is characterised by the three Liverpool Hallmarks:
- Research-connected teaching
- Active learning
- Authentic assessment
All this is underpinned by our core value of inclusivity and commitment to providing a curriculum that is accessible to all students.
Entry requirements
The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| A levels |
BBB |
| GCSE |
GCSE Mathematics at grade 5/B and GCSE English at grade 4/C required. Applicants with equivalent qualifications and applicants who do not meet the GCSE English requirements will be considered on an individual basis according to their circumstances. |
| BTEC Level 3 national extended diploma |
DDD in a Business related subject. Business Related BTEC are:: Applied Law; Applied Psychology; Business, Accounting & Finance; Computing, Creative Media Production; Engineering, Enterprise & Entrepreneurship; Health & Social Care; Hospitality; ICT; IT; Media; Public Services; Strategic Management & Leadership; Travel and Tourism. |
| BTEC combinations |
BTEC National Diploma DD in a Business related subject plus B at A level; BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus BB at A level. Business Related BTEC are:: Applied Law; Applied Psychology; Business, Accounting & Finance; Computing, Creative Media Production; Engineering, Enterprise & Entrepreneurship; Health & Social Care; Hospitality; ICT; IT; Media; Public Services; Strategic Management & Leadership; Travel and Tourism. |
| Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced |
B in the Welsh Baccalaureate, plus BB at A level. |
| Access |
Pass relevant Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits with 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit |
Course options
Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.
Global opportunities
University of Liverpool students can choose from an exciting range of study placements at partner universities worldwide. Choose to spend a year at XJTLU in China or a year or semester at an institution of your choice.
Year in China
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture on an optional additional year at Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University in stunning Suzhou.
- Learn Chinese
- Study in a bustling world heritage city
- Improve employment prospects
- Study Chinese culture
- 30 minutes from Shanghai
- Learn new skills
Year abroad
Broaden your world by spending an additional year of study at a partner university abroad following your second year of study.
- Choose from up-to 26 countries
- Experience another way of life
- Inspire your future career or studies
- Improved prospects of earning a 2:1 or First
- More likely to earn higher salary
- More likely to be employed after graduating
Where can I spend a year abroad on this course?
- Australia
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- South Korea
- USA
Semester abroad
Take a semester of your second year of study at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
- Inspire your future career or studies
- Improved prospects of earning a 2:1 or First
- More likely to earn higher salary
- More likely to be employed after graduating
Summer abroad
Spend a summer abroad on a study placement or research project at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
- Spend a summer abroad in addition to your degree programme
- Study abroad without adding an extra year
- Choose any summer between your first and final year of study
- Get the chance to study subjects outside your discipline
Where can I spend a summer abroad on this course?
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- South Korea
Year in industry
Year in industry placements give you an in-depth workplace experience where you can develop your skills and apply your learning.
- Develop key employability skills that graduate employers are looking for
- Experience and understand workplace culture and discipline
- Understand the relationship between academic theory and real world application
- Begin your professional network
- Gain industry insight and insight into potential career options.
If you'd like to undertake a year in industry, you can transfer to International Management with a Year in Industry BA (Hons) during your studies, subject to meeting the academic requirements of your course.
To spend a year in industry, you'll need to secure a placement with an organisation. If you're unable to find a placement, you'll continue with the standard version of the course without a year in industry.
Language study
Every student at The University of Liverpool can study a language as part of, or alongside their degree. You can choose:
- A dedicated languages degree
- A language as a joint or major/minor degree
- Language modules (selected degrees)
- Language classes alongside your studies
Study as part of XJTLU 2+2
Students studying International Business with a Language BA at XJTLU can study this course at the University of Liverpool. Read more about International Management BA (Hons) as part of the 2+2 programme .
The natural next step for ambitious XJTLU students who want to build a brilliant career.
- Spend two years at the University of Liverpool campus
- Improve your prospects of progressing to postgraduate study at a top 100 university
- Receive two degrees: one from XJTLU, one from the University of Liverpool
- Get support with visas, accommodation and your career.
Your experience
Day-to-day teaching will take place in the University of Liverpool Management School; a world leading centre for management and leadership education and research and is one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard ‘triple-crown’ accreditation. At the Management School, students have access to careers education, opportunities to work as well as excellent library and IT facilities, just one minute’s walk away.
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Supporting your learning
From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:
- Careers and employability support, including help with career planning, understanding the job market and strengthening your networking skills
- A dedicated student services team can help you get assistance with your studies, help with health and wellbeing, and access to financial advice
- Confidential counselling and support to help students with personal problems affecting their studies and general wellbeing
- Support for students with differing needs from the Disability advice and guidance team. They can identify and recommend appropriate support provisions for you.
Business has always been something I found interesting and I realised International Management would provide a great opportunity to develop a wide range of knowledge and skills and could lead to a broad choice of future paths. The course touches on all business areas and puts them into a global context, while also learning about current global trends and influences on businesses.
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Careers and employability
Throughout your time at the Management School studying International Management, you will have a number of optional modules to choose from enabling you to pursue areas of study of particular interest to you and further your future career plans thus equipping you with knowledge and skills highly sought after by employers.
Recent positions taken up by International Management graduates include:
- Campaign Manager
- Digital Marketing Analyst
- Business Development Manager
- Project Analyst
- International Recruitment Consultant.
Recent employers of International Management graduates include:
- Dell
- Pricewaterhouse Coopers
- The National Trust
- The British Council
- The Independent.
You can also explore taught postgraduate opportunities in our management school including:
- MSc Marketing;
- MSc Economics;
- MSc Project Management.