International Business (European Partnership Programme)

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Course Summary

- Broaden your cultural awareness by living and learning in Paris, Barcelona and Sheffield.

- Understand established and developing theory and practice in international business.

- Explore cross-cultural management, global entrepreneurship and market entry strategies.

- Develop an agile skill set for working in international business environments.

- Study in the UK, France and Spain, and gain three separate degree awards.

This challenging course is for those who love to explore new cultures, discover global business opportunities and make a difference in the world. By studying key international business concepts in three separate countries, you’ll gain three separate degree awards and an instant advantage wherever you choose to start your career.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

Based in the Sheffield Business School, you’ll join a global community where business leaders, researchers and business students all come together to solve problems and make things better.

You’ll have the opportunity to spend a semester in Paris at IÉSEG School of Management during your first and second years, followed by a full year in Barcelona at IQS School of Management in your third year. You’ll gain first hand exposure to diverse cultural and business environments, deepening your understanding of French and Spanish culture and practices.

This structured approach ensures you receive a comprehensive understanding of international business dynamics, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in today's interconnected and dynamic global marketplace.

Expert tutors bring current research into their modules by including insights from their own research and drawing on cutting-edge knowledge from the wider international business field. By its very nature, the course has a truly international perspective across all levels.

You learn through:

- Lectures and seminars

- Interactive workshops

- Small group supervision meetings

- Individual drop in meetings

- Guest lectures

- Digitally enabled learning

- Problem-solving exercises

- Simulations and learning games

- Case study discussions

- Class debates, individual and group presentations

Key themes

The themes and learning materials on the course are selected to represent a diversity of global contexts and perspectives. Informed by contemporary academic research in international business, you’ll focus on the applied and practical issues organisations face, including the digital solutions they use.

You’ll collaborate with business organisations and industry practitioners, equipping you with the skills you’ll need in the workplace.

On several key modules, you’ll have opportunities to tailor your learning experience, including the flexibility to choose assessment tasks that align with your preferences and goals.

The assessment is rooted in the real-world contexts faced by firms. There is a variety of assessment formats used such as written reports, essays, individual/group presentations, self-reflective tasks, exams, and in-class tests.

Course Support

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.