COURSE CONTENT. This programme covers a wide range of international
business communication topics. It will raise your awareness of cross-cultural
issues ...
BA (Hons) International Business Communication An excellent opportunity for international students to study an exciting combination of business, culture and language. You will: develop a high degree of competence in English language, and communication skills; understand the role of the international manager and the skills required to manage successfully in international and intercultural contexts; have the opportunity to study specialist content modules in a wide range of business topics and; develop the necessary project management and research skills in order to undertake a range of business projects. This course attracts a variety of nationalities ensuring a truly international environment in which to study. Students may enter directly into years 2 or 3 of this course with appropriate prior learning.
COURSE CONTENT
Plus modules from many options including:
This programme covers a wide range of international business communication topics. It will raise your awareness of cross-cultural issues, preparing you to communicate in global situations. You will gain key skills in negotiating, taking part in meetings, giving presentations
and
management tools.
other
essential
Alongside classes in
business English, you will learn about business
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further developed their understanding and awareness of British culture and society; gained a mature awareness of international business and commercial culture and procedures, and an awareness of the role of language in defining that culture; developed critical awareness of the challenges associated with developing strategies for man aging the operations of enterprises whose activities cross national boundaries; developed the range of interpersonal skills, critical
theory and management practice. You will also
Students attend class for a minimum of 12 hours
self-awareness and problem solving abilities required
investigate the importance of intercultural
per week and are expected to undertake a
for a managerial career in linguistically and culturally
communication in the world of work and
minimum of 25 additional hours of self-study.
diverse organisations, and for life-long learning and
further develop your study skills.
Core modules are taught on Mondays and
development in a rapidly evolving global business
Tuesdays with optional modules on Wednesdays,
environment.
COURSE AT A GLANCE Year 1 International Business Communication 1 Study and Communication Introduction to Business Introduction to Marketing Project English
Thursdays and Fridays. Group sizes for lectures are not limited but seminar groups will not exceed 30
ASSESSMENT
students. Most course materials are provided but
We use a variety of assessment procedures
students are advised to budget approx. £50 for
including business simulations, case studies,
reading materials per year of study.
essays, presentations, projects and examinations.
Those looking at direct entry to year 3, with an
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
interest in other languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish), may
Open only to non-native speakers of English. You need a
International Business Communication 2
wish to consider our top-up course, BA(Hons)
level of English equivalent to band 6 on the IELTS scale
English for International Business Enterprise
International Business Communication with a
for direct entry at year 3. Applicants must be over 18
Intercultural Communication
Modern Foreign Language, which combines
Management Practice
years of age. The course runs from September to May.
the core IBC modules with language options.
Year 2
International Finance* *Direct entrants to year 2 have the option of taking:
COURSE OBJECTIVES
International Finance or
By the end of the course, successful students
Study and Communication
will have:
Year 3
gained a high level of linguistic skills,
Current fee information and advice on living costs can be found at: www.uclan.ac.uk/international
CAREERS Graduates choose to pursue careers related to international business, marketing, finance etc.
International Business Communication 3
allowing them to communicate with a high
Many IBC graduates progress onto the MA
Managing International Businesses for IBC
degree of fluency, appropriacy and accuracy
Intercultural Business Communication or onto
Research Methods for IBC
in international business contexts;
other business related masters programmes.
