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In an increasingly interconnected world, studying business from an international perspective makes sense for all those that seek a management career within a business, whether it is a start-up microenterprise or within a global multinational company.

In today’s international market, businesses need employees who understand globalisation, sustainability and intercultural communication. Learn more about these complex issues and their management through real-world case studies, market researched pedagogy and a strong theoretical backbone at ARU London.

The taught modules cover all the major functional areas of business from finance and marketing to human resources and information systems. Building on this essential core knowledge, this degree examines and develops an understanding of the cultural, ethical and interpersonal challenges that arise within today’s multicultural global business environment, from SMEs and how they compete on a global level; ethics and social responsibility; to technology and how organisations use information to support global operations and deliver competitive advantage.

The final year “Major Project” encourages you to utilise both the skills and knowledge learnt during the course and combine them with current academic research that will further develop your professional expertise and career prospects.This allows you to gain a broad understanding of the key areas of business which will enable you to appreciate the importance of the different functions. 

ARU London's standard offer is 104 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels, e.g. BCC.

Alternatively, ARU London asks for:

• Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC.
• Scottish Highers: BBCCC.
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a business-related subject.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points.

Applicants studying for other qualifications should contact ARU London to discuss their circumstances.

We also welcome applications from mature individuals who can demonstrate appropriate, relevant work experience.

All applicants are required to have at least 5 GCSEs at C/4 or above including English and Maths. Students whose first language is not English and who have not previously studied in the UK are required to have IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

In today’s tough jobs market, graduates need to stand out from the crowd to successfully secure that all important first full-time job after university. We believe your degree from ARU London will enhance your employability. On successful completion of this course, you might choose to move onto our postgraduate studies, such as our MBA – International or our MSc – International Project Management.

We encourage all students to consider their future when choosing what degree to study. We don't expect everyone to know what they want to do after university, but it is important that the associated jobs interest you.

Associated Jobs:

• Business Analyst
• Accountant
• Business Consultant
• Product Manager
• Project Manager
• Risk Manager
• Social Media Manager
• Stockbroker
• Human Resource Officer

This degree is in the "business suite" of programmes at ARU London which all have a common first year:

• This allows you to gain a broad understanding of the key areas of business.
• We know it can be difficult to decide the exact direction you wish your studies to take. Our structure allows you to transfer to one of our "business suite" degree courses, should you wish to.
• You are not committed in your area of specialisation; you can do so after your first year at ARU London.

See below for the modules you will study:

Year 1

• Business Environment
• Academic and Professional Skills
• Economics for Business
• Business Finance

Year 2

• Legal Aspects of Business
• Managing Human Resources
• Principles and Practice of Marketing
• Business Information

• Sustainability in Career Development

Year 3

• Operational and Project Management
• Business Strategy
• Managing International Business
• Undergraduate Major Project (Integrated Case Study)

We’ll assess your progress through a variety of methods from coursework, group assignments, activity-based assignments and exams. You can expect to part take in on-going problem-solving activities, projects and presentations. You’ll also be able to access support material through our ARU Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

All assignments are designed with your career progression in mind and give you opportunities to develop and improve transferable skills employers look for.