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BSc (Hons) International Management

First-hand knowledge of another culture has become increasingly valuable in business.

Add a crucial international dimension to your thinking - study abroad for a full academic year in Europe, USA, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia or New Zealand and benefit from broadened horizons and enhanced employability, independence and cultural awareness.

Course statistics

36

Partner institutions across 13 countries

80%

of students in employment or further study within 15 months (Discover Uni)

94%

of students on our international management programmes achieved a 1st or 2:1 degree in 2024

15+

Optional language study - choose from 15 different languages

World University Rankings

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6th in the UK and 22nd in the world for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings 2024)

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7th in the UK and 39th in the world for Business & Management Studies (QS World University Rankings 2024)

BSc International Management / Overview

Year of entry: 2025

Degree awarded
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Duration
4 years
Typical A-level offer
AAA
Typical contextual A-level offer
ABB
Refugee/care-experienced offer
BBB
Typical International Baccalaureate offer
36 points overall with 6,6,6 at HL

Full entry requirements

How to apply

Apply through UCAS .

UCAS course code
N247
UCAS institution code
M20
Apply through UCAS
UCAS course code
N247
UCAS institution code
M20

Course description

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Why study International Management?

First-hand knowledge of another culture can be crucial in business. The distinctive feature of this four-year course is that you spend a full academic year abroad on exchange at a top global business school or university.

You will spend your third year studying in Europe, USA, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia or New Zealand. We have 36 diverse exchange partners across 13 countries and all classes are taught in English.

Open days

We're continuously reviewing all of our recruitment events on campus, and now offer a blend of in-person and virtual activities.

If you're a prospective student, you can also find out more about student life by chatting with our student ambassadors at a time that suits you, and ask any questions you may have about life at Manchester.

Please check our Coronavirus FAQs for the most up to date information regarding events.

You can also look at our virtual open day content to help you learn more about the University.

Find out more at open days

Fees

Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2025 will be n/a. Tuition fees for international students will be £31,500 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.

You will receive a  significant tuition fee discount  for the exchange year. UK students with a household income of up to £35,000 are also eligible to receive a  cash bursary  worth up to £2,000.

Students who live in England should visit  www.gov.uk/travel-grants-students-england  for information about travel grants. You may be eligible for financial support to help cover the cost of up to three return flights as well as medical insurance and travel visas.

Additional expenses

Additional costs for the year abroad may include accommodation, textbooks, insurance, visas and travel. Please visit the appropriate country website for visa costs. You may be required to provide evidence of sufficient financial support during your stay.

The University's student travel insurance policy provides cover for students undertaking study abroad. Some institutions may also require you to purchase additional compulsory health insurance.

Policy on additional costs

All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).

Scholarships/sponsorships

The Manchester Bursary is available to UK students registered on an undergraduate degree course at Alliance MBS who have had a full financial assessment carried out by Student Finance England. 

In addition, Alliance MBS will award a range of Social Responsibility Scholarships to UK and international/EU students.

These awards are worth £2,000 per year across three years of study. You must achieve AAA at A-level (or equivalent qualification) and be able to demonstrate a significant contribution and commitment to social responsibility.

The School will also award a number of International Stellar Scholarships to international students achieving AAA at A-level (or equivalent qualification). Applicants who exceed AAA and/or have supplementary qualifications (such as EPQ) will receive additional consideration.

Additional eligibility criteria apply - please see our scholarship pages for full details.

Contact details

School/Faculty
Alliance Manchester Business School
Telephone
+44 (0) 161 306 3095
Email
Website
https://www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/bsc-hons-international-management/
School/Faculty overview
Alliance Manchester Business School was established in 1965 as one of the UK's first two business schools. Today, we are the UK's largest campus-based business and management school, and 'Original Thinking Applied' is at the heart of everything we do. Find out more .

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