Everything you need to know...
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What is the fee?
Home: £9,535 per year (£1,200 for placement year)
International/EU: £17,155 per year (£1,200 for placement year) -
How long will I study?
4/5 Years
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Where will I study?
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What are the entry requirements?
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What is the UCAS code?
A062
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When do I start?
September 2025
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Placement year available?
Yes
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Course summary
- Explore cross-cultural management, global supply chains and market entry strategies.
- Take the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or year-long placement.
- Gain experience with placements, internships, consultancy and global entrepreneurship.
- Build an agile skill set for working in international business environments.
Employers today are increasingly looking for graduates with an international perspective. Based in our Sheffield Business School, on this course you’ll join a global community where business leaders, researchers and 7,000 business students come together to solve problems and make the world better. You’ll gain valuable connections and the experience you need to develop a dynamic career.
If you’d like extra preparation before starting degree-level study, we recommend you join the foundation course – which has been designed to encourage exploration and experimentation.
Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and has been awarded the Business School Impact System label by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
How you learn
You’ll be taught by teachers who are active in their field. Industry specialists have helped to shape the design of your course – helping you graduate with the skills employers are looking for. Our teaching strategies are grounded in contemporary academic research, with a strong emphasis on addressing the practical challenges faced by global, cross-cultural organisations.
The course can feed into specialist training on export management from the International Trade Centre.
You learn through:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Problem-solving exercises
- Simulations and learning games
- Dedicated tutor support
- Guest lectures
- Live consultancy projects
- Group and individual presentations
Key Themes
In international business, organisations navigate different national contexts in a range of increasingly significant ways. You’ll explore international trade, cross-border investment, international entrepreneurship, global sourcing, offshoring and international marketing. These aspects are often associated with multinationals, but also involve smaller firms and entrepreneurial ventures.
You’ll study the changing nature of the international business environment and how this impacts business processes, transactions and leadership. We’ll prepare you for the diversity and complexity which accompany a globally integrated and internationally focused business environment.
You'll also acquire essential skills in project management, business analysis and leadership – learning how to present information and critically evaluate issues as you collaborate and problem-solve in teams.
Course Support
Several modules offer opportunities to tailor your learning experience, including the flexibility to choose assessment tasks that align with your preferences and goals.
Throughout your learning journey, you’ll experience a range of dedicated support, such as:
- Access to specialist support services to help with your personal, academic and career development.
- Access to our Skills Centre with one-to-ones, webinars and online resources.
- Free office and studio space, expert workshops, freelance opportunities and a vast business network ready for you to tap into.
- Career support for up to five years after graduating.
Course leaders and tutors
Tilahun Mekonnen
Senior LecturerCurrently working as a Senior Lecturer in Business Economics and the International Business Development Manager for Sub Saharan African Countries
Applied learning
We think the best way to learn something is to do it in the real world. This guides everything we do at Sheffield Business School.
Work Placements
You’ll have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your third and fourth years. This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career – and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV.
Our students have recently gained work placements with national and international organisations, including Nissan, IBM, Microsoft and L’Oreal.
Live Projects
Through our partnerships with leading businesses and industry experts, we offer you valuable opportunities to gain hands-on work experience, build your network and acquire the essential skills demanded in the workplace.
Alongside your course, you can also take part in specialist training on export management from the International Trade Centre.
Field Trips
We offer trips to a variety of organisations, including local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and multinationals with operations in the UK. These are great chances to see the types of environments you may be working within in the future.
Networking Opportunities
You can connect with employers through Careers Days and guest lectures – gaining valuable insights into the challenges that real-world businesses are facing. You may also be able to network with previous graduates who share their experiences while empathising with the stage you’re at in your career.
We’ll also encourage you to take part in competitions, with prizes available for strong projects and inspirational students.
Future careers
Graduates of international business courses can perform a wide variety of roles, such as:
- Business and market development
- Market and business research
- Marketing communications and advertising
- Purchasing, logistics and supply chain management
- Export coordination
- Consultancy management
- Brand development
- Product and project management
Previous international business graduates have gone on to work for:
- Allianz
- Bloomberg
- Centrica
- Cisco
- Cooperative Bank
- Experian
- Fujitsu
- GlaxoSmithKline
- GE Money
- IBM UK
- Janssen Pharmaceuticals
- National Grid
- Norwich Union
- Pirelli
- Rolls-Royce
- Royal Bank of Scotland
- SAP
- SSE
- Telefónica UK (O2)
- Tesco
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
City Campus map | City Campus tour
Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
You’ll study in world-class learning facilities, such as specialist labs, design studios, practice facilities, simulation environments, our award-winning enterprise centre and a 24/7 library.
You’ll have access to specialist equipment and resources, such as:
- Video-making hardware and software via the library and AppsAnywhere.
- Business gamification simulation equipment.
- Access to networks to develop a business idea or start your own business.
As part of our campus masterplan, we’re developing a brand new, net-zero-ready building right at the heart of the city centre.
You’ll benefit from dedicated business facilities such as a business lounge, trading floor and languages hub, plus plenty of room to study in social learning spaces, seminar rooms and PC labs – all set in 400 square metres of stunning green space, where you can socialise, eat, relax and study.
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Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 64
This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications excluding general studies For example:
- CC at A Level
- MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma.
- Pass overall from a T level qualification with D or E from core
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
GCSE
- English Language at grade C or 4 or equivalent
- Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalent
ACCESS
- Access to HE Diploma, with at least 45 level 3 credits.
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
Additional information for EU/International students
This course is not open to international students who require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK. If you are an international applicant but do not require a Tier 4 (General) student visa, email our Admissions Team to find out whether you’re eligible to apply.
Modules
Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Going Global
People, Decisions And Behaviours
Preparing For Success
Sustainable Innovation
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Contemporary International Business
Economic Environment For International Business
Foundations Of Business
Understanding People And Cultures
Year 3
Compulsory modules
Global Entrepreneurship
Managing Across Borders
Managing Business And Financial Performance
Elective modules
Business In Emerging Markets
Foreign Language (French, Spanish, Italian)
Managing And Developing People In Diverse Contexts
Study Abroad - Sheffield Business School
The Digital Customer Experience
Year 4
Optional modules
Placement Year
Final year
Compulsory modules
Advanced International Business
Consultancy Project In International Business
International Business Strategy And Practice
Elective modules
Contemporary Leadership In Context
Dynamic Issues In International Business
Marketing In A Global Context
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students on full-time undergraduate degree courses in 2025/26 is £9,535 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and therefore subject to change in future years. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
We are currently reviewing our tuition fees for the foundation year stage of this course following the Government announcement of fee changes for some foundation year courses and will confirm fees as soon as possible.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
General course additional costs
Additional costs for Sheffield Business School (PDF, 142KB)Legal information
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