International Business and Management with Placement Year

University of Reading

Gain the skills to succeed in a fast-moving global economy – and gain valuable real-world experience – with our BSc International Business and Management with Placement Year degree.This flexible, four-year course, taught by experts from Henley Business School, provides you with a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of business management in an international context. An integrated Placement Year provides a fantastic opportunity to put your skills into practice in preparation for your future career.**You’ll explore different areas of international business, including:**- firms in the global economy- international corporate strategy- comparative international management- cross-cultural marketing- international human resource management.**You’ll also study the core disciplines that underpin business – including economics, psychology and sociology – and examine concepts such as:**- organisational behaviour- operations- entrepreneurship- data analytics- accounting.You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and self-guided study. This will provide the opportunity to discuss subject materials in an in-depth way with your lecturers and fellow students.**Throughout your studies, you will:**- explore the interdisciplinary nature of business- apply the skills and knowledge you learn to current business problems- study the emerging challenges facing global markets.**Choose BSc International Business and Management with Placement Year at Henley Business School**- ranked 21st for Business and Management in the Guardian University Guide, 2025- ranked 1st for overall subject (for Business and Management in the Daily Mail University Guide 2025)- triple-accredited status from the UK, European and US accrediting bodies (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB)- ranked 8th in the UK for graduate career prospects in ‘Business and Management’ in the Guardian University Guide, 2024- our business graduates are successful in the job market and in their career aspirations. In the Daily Mail University Guide 2025, we are ranked 1st in the UK for Career on track, and 2nd for High-skilled job in Business Studies.For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/business-and-management-accounting-and-finance-ug/bsc-international-business-and-management-with-placement-yearr

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