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International Business (Italian) with Integrated Foundation - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor's degree

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  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

Our integrated business foundation year is designed to provide you with the core business, economics and entrepreneurial knowledge and skills to enable you to progress on to the BA (Hons) International Business. During the year you will develop mathematical and analytical skills, conduct research and write in both academic and business English. You will learn to analyse problems and propose a range of solutions you have personally developed. You will also be able to apply the knowledge and skills you have learned as part of a business development project. Internationalism, innovation, creativity, leadership, and employability are the key themes of this programme. You will develop a broad base of core business, management, intercultural and language skills which will equip you as a leader, strategist and decision-maker of the future. Language and intercultural intelligence are a very important features of the degree. You will study a foreign language and spend two terms at one of our many partner institutions around the world. In addition, significant periods of work experience during your studies will challenge you to test your learning in a variety of real-world business and cultural settings.   Register for an Open Day Why should I choose this programme? If you want a fully-fledged International Business degree, but want to stand out from the crowd, then this programme will give you an international and cross-cultural view of the business world, enabling you to work in multi-disciplinary, multicultural teams and lead people in a complex and changing environment. Additionally, strengthening your linguistic skills will allow you to conduct business in different parts of the world with ease. Businesses today require a workforce equipped to meet strategic and operational demands in an increasingly global environment. Our offering offers a blend of contemporary, industry-informed...

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London
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Inner Circle, Regent's Park, NW1 4NS

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About this course


Study methods The integrated foundation year employs a wide range of teaching methods including: Tutor led lectures Tutor led workshops Tutor or student led presentations Simulations Case study work Directed reading/research/discussions with subsequent presentations or feedback Self-reflection and research Workshop exercises and discussion groups Group/individual presentations A wide range of curriculum delivery methods are used on the BA (Hons) International Business including; lectures, seminars, role plays, case studies, external guest speakers, e-learning via VLE, field trips, leadership experiences at another specialist location, seen and unseen examinations, presentations, written assignments, portfolio building, group work, simulations, peer assessments and workshops. Considerable emphasis is placed on self-directed personal development through assessments and module curricula. As you progress through the...

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pardis saeedi

5.0
23/04/2020
About the course: It was a perfect experience.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

bankole dada

5.0
23/04/2020
About the course: Staff was great, excellent people and they offered awesome facilities.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Abhinandan gorka

5.0
19/04/2020
About the course: It was ok experience for me.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Emma

4.0
24/04/2019
About the course: Accommodation was great and I really like it here. Some food options are limited and laundry machines are broken.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Management
  • Business and Management
  • English
  • International
  • Project
  • Industry
  • Employability
  • Business Italian
  • International Business
  • Business Finance

Course programme

Length

This is a five-year, full time programme with integrated foundation, including 1 year study period abroad.

Additional information

The design of the programme enables you to develop a full knowledge and understanding of business and management, to acquire the relevant language and cultural skills, to choose subject areas of interest from a wide range of options, to take advantage of studying and working in more than one ‘foreign’ country and to experience the real world through work placements.

Language study

You will be able to choose one core target language from Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. Languages are taught with a marked focus on professional communication skills, which prepares you to succeed in your SPA and beyond.

You can either study a language as complete beginner or choose a language that you already speak and be accepted up to an intermediate level of competence in the language. You must not have an A-level equivalent award issued by the country of the target language (e.g. a student cannot take French if they have a French Baccalauréat). The level will be ascertained in a diagnostic test on enrolment.

You can also choose to study a second foreign language as an elective.

Study Period Abroad (SPA)

You will study abroad in Term 5 and 6*, spending time in one (or two) countries to gain life-changing international experience. Your target language choice will determine which partner institution/s is/are available for you. You may replace one of your SPA terms in an English speaking country, e.g. USA or Australia, subject to the competency of target language and the approval of SPA Academic Advisor. At least one of your SPA terms must be in the target language of your degree.

We have partnerships with over a hundred around the world. This provides students with the opportunity to strengthen intercultural understanding, gain exposure to a more varied selection of academic modes, as well as significantly driving up their language skills. The University’s International Partnerships Office will support you before, during and after your SPA.

* Fees for the Study Period Abroad Year is 50% of annual tuition fee. See the admissions tab for further details on fees and scholarships

Placement Learning Project (PLP)

This is an optional replacement for the second SPA in Term 6. The Placement Learning Project is a 4 to 5 month (16 week minimum) module which aims to formally and academically utilise the student’s theoretical business knowledge in a real-life industry environment. The module is formed of these three elements:

• a 16 week placement in an internship setting

• a formal and concurrent structure of academic submissions

• a supervisory tutor/student relationship

Work Placements/Internships

Work placements are an integral part of the programme and you are required to undertake two 8-week blocks of work placements before the final year of study, in order to gain valuable industry experience, and also to provide a source of reflection and investigation for your final-year capstone module – Applied Business Project.

The work placements provide practical enrichment of your learning, allowing you to test your knowledge in a variety of real-world business and cultural settings. Such experience is highly valued by potential employers and will significantly enhance your career prospects and employability after graduation.

The University’s Careers & Business Relations team will support you throughout your placement.

*You may eligible to replace your second SPA in Term 6 with a Placement Learning Project (PLP). The PLP requires the student to undertake a 16-week Internship and conduct and academic analysis/investigation of certain aspects of the placement and our role. Various academic submissions are demanded, culminating in the submission of a major report.

Modules

Modules are subject to approval. *

  • Business Management and Problem Solving
  • Entrepreneurial Simulation
  • Numeracy and Analysis for Business
  • Personal Impact
  • The World of Business
  • Working with Others

Please note: some students may be required to complete an additional module in English language study if necessary.

Please see the BA (Hons) Interntional Business (Italian) programme pages for information on the modules at BA (Hons) level.

* Module descriptions will be available shortly.

Additional information

Important information:

With COVID-19 likely to generate worldwide quarantine restrictions and travel disruption for some time, and noting our duty to prevent our students from being impacted by a potential second wave, we've made the decision to deliver the Autumn 2020 Term online and prepare to return to campus in January 2021.

International Business (Italian) with Integrated Foundation - BA (Hons)

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