Global Business Management BA (Hons)

Undergraduate

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Prepare for global leadership with real-world business skills, industry insight and digital innovation — right in the heart of London.

Course option

Degree with foundation year

Year of entry

2025-26 2026-27 2027-28

Location

Coventry University London (City of London)

Study mode

Full-time
Sandwich

Duration

3 years full-time
4 years sandwich

UCAS codes

N122

Start date

September 2027
November 2027
January 2028
March 2028
May 2028
July 2028

How to apply

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The information on this page is for 2026-27 entry and should be used as guidance for 2027-28 entry. Please keep checking back on this course page to see our latest updates.

Course overview

Looking to build a successful career in global business and be future ready?

This course combines real-world experience², digital innovation and strategic thinking. Gain the skills, knowledge and global and entrepreneurial mindset needed for success in a wide range of business environments.

Build practical skills in innovative digital technology, leadership and ethical decision-making.
Tackle real-world business challenges through hands-on projects, simulations and industry-focused assessments.

Global ready

An international outlook, with global opportunities

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Teaching excellence

Taught by lecturers who are experts in their field

Employability

Career-ready graduates, with the skills to succeed

Why you should study this course

Study in a global business hub:
Immerse yourself in London, a global centre for business and finance. Gain access to a diverse range of industries and professional networks and experience the dynamic integration of business practices firsthand.²
Discover the dynamic integration of business in practice:
engage in projects, simulations and case studies that mirror real-world business challenges. Develop practical skills to help you become workplace ready.
Engage with industry experts:
where available benefit from the insights of guest speakers and industry events, gaining real-world perspectives from professionals who illuminate global business trends.²
Think globally, act responsibly:
develop a global way of thinking by studying international business, sustainability and responsible leadership.
Enhance Your career and business skills:
leverage career services and support from the Enterprise Hub to achieve your career goals, whether you're seeking employment or planning to start your own business.

What you'll study

Modules

Business Economics – 30 credits

Learn about the economic environment in which businesses operate, providing a fundamental understanding of economic systems and principles. Explore how resources are allocated in a market economy, and examine different market structures and their impact on businesses and consumers, and assess the role of government in economic decision-making. Learn about key economic issues, including inflation, unemployment and economic growth, as well as the influence of the international economy.

Compulsory

International Business Environment – 30 credits

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the global business environment, including the economic, political, cultural and legal factors that influence international business operations. Learn the skills and knowledge needed to understand and manage the challenges of doing business in different countries.

Compulsory

Marketing Essentials – 30 credits

Learn about fundamental marketing concepts, including consumer behaviour, the marketing mix and branding. Explore the role of digital media channels and technologies in developing effective communication strategies. Gain essential market research skills to analyse consumer needs and inform marketing decision-making in a competitive business environment.

Compulsory

Digital Technology and Business Decision Making – 30 credits

Learn how digital technology can help businesses make decisions and how using data can improve business performance. You will have the opportunity to use digital transformation, business technologies and data-driven insights to assess performance across business operations. Use practical activities to identify and interpret positive, neutral and negative performance trends. Develop transferable skills in ethical decision-making, communication and management to drive sustainability, innovation and business growth.

Compulsory

Modules

Research Methods and Applications – 30 credits

Engage in the principles of academic research within your chosen field and identify key research topics, develop research aims and present a research strategy. Develop skills such as data analysis, problem-solving and decision-making, while also reflecting on the research process, and communicate key findings to your audience.

Compulsory

Accounting and Finance for Business – 30 credits

Gain the accounting and finance knowledge to support effective management decision-making. Explore key financial concepts, tools and techniques used in planning, performance evaluation and reporting. Apply management accounting and financial techniques to real-world business scenarios, gaining insight into their role in budgeting, control and strategic decisions. Examine the benefits and limitations of various financial models to develop a critical understanding of how financial information can shape management decisions.

Compulsory

Human Resource Development and Management – 30 credits

Develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours in managing human resources emphasising the importance of Human Resource Development (HRD) and Human Resource Management (HRM) practices within organisations. Explore the key responsibilities of line managers in HRM and examine fundamental HRM functions, including recruitment, selection, talent management and performance management. Through practical application and analysis, classify the knowledge and skills needed to support effective people management in the workplace.

Compulsory

Sustainable Business Growth – 30 credits

Gain sustainability management knowledge and skills to assess the balance between commercial and economic growth, environmental stewardship and social inclusion. Explore how organisations evaluate and integrate sustainable practices into decision-making, global value chains and supply chains to create lasting impact. Analyse methods used to implement sustainability, compare current practices, and present informed business decisions which aim to drive long-term success in dynamic global markets.

Compulsory

A placement year² provides optional first-hand industry experience and helps you discover where your skills and interests truly lie. Taken between your second and final years, it allows you to step into a professional environment, apply your learning and gain valuable insight into your chosen sector.

By spending an extended period in industry, you should develop confidence, build professional networks and strengthen the transferable skills that employers value most. This experience offers a powerful way to explore career paths and return to your final year with real -world expertise and a clearer sense of direction.

Key opportunities

Complete an approved work placement: gain practical experience aligned with your course and career ambitions, typically lasting at least 26 weeks.
Reflect on professional development: recognise and document the specific skills, knowledge and experience you gain during your time in industry.
Broaden your global perspective: optionally undertake an international work or study placement to experience a different professional or cultural context.

While this optional year is non-credit-bearing, successful completion ensures your experience is formally recognised on your final degree certificate to showcase your expertise to future employers.

Students sponsored by the University who opt for an international work placement must ensure they comply with the UKVI immigration regulations and should contact us for further guidance.

Modules

Applied Business Project – 30 credits

Apply discipline-specific knowledge gained from previous studies to a structured project that tackles real-world business challenges. Through applied or business-focused research, you will develop a professional report that demonstrates analytical depth and practical insight. This module aims to enhance your critical thinking, strategic decision-making and professional communication skills and help you prepare for your career.

Compulsory

Business Strategies in a Global Context – 30 credits

Entrepreneurship and Innovation – 30 credits

Gain the knowledge and skills to engage with innovation and entrepreneurship practice across diverse contexts. Assess key factors such as individual traits, organisational dynamics and market forces shaping entrepreneurial and innovation-driven decisions. Explore how an ethical entrepreneurial mindset and behaviour create social, economic, and environmental value for a sustainable business. Through market research and data analysis, validate entrepreneurial solutions and articulate evidence-based suggestions to stakeholders.

Compulsory

Leadership and Corporate Ethics – 30 credits

This module aims to prepare you for strategic leadership and transformational roles within organisations. It emphasises the importance of ethical decision-making, which is crucial for today's leaders as corporate and individual responsibility takes centre stage in the public eye. You will explore the principles of ethical decision-making and how it applies to real-world scenarios. The module will cover the impact of ethical leadership on organisational culture, stakeholder trust, and long-term sustainability.

Compulsory

We regularly review our course content to keep it relevant and current for our students. Consequently, we may update modules to reflect the latest industry standards.

How you'll learn

We designed the teaching and learning for this course to give you a strong academic knowledge of key theories and concepts to help you understand and appreciate current and relevant research in this subject area. You also have the opportunity to apply the theories and concepts to current practice through real-life scenarios, case studies and a variety of class activities. The course will also give you the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your essential analytical skills and respond to employer-related problems by making a set of clearly evaluated recommendations.

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 30-credit module requires 300 hours of study. Study hours are made up of teaching contact hours and guided and independent study.

Teaching hours

Teaching hours may vary, depending on where you are in your studies, but on average, you will have between 12 and 15 teaching and learning hours each week. You will also have the option to attend additional sessions, including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.

Guided and independent study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You will be digging deeper into topics, reviewing what you’ve learnt and completing assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress to the end of your studies, you’ll spend more time on independent learning.

Online learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods, including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.

Assessment methods include:

case studies
presentations
management reports
portfolios
pitches
videos.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements:

Requirement	What we're looking for
UCAS points	120
A level	BBB
GCSE	GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.
BTEC	DDM
T level	Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
IB Diploma	27 points
Access to HE	The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.

Other qualifications and experience

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, each with a unique story. We recognise a breadth of qualifications. If your qualifications differ from the above, contact our Admissions Team who will be happy to discuss your qualifications and routes into your chosen course.

Contextual/Fair Access Offers

If you meet the criteria for our Fair Access Offer, you could automatically receive a contextual offer which is 16 UCAS points lower than our standard entry requirements. View the criteria for our Fair Access Offer.

Select your region to find detailed information about entry requirements:

You can view our full list of country specific entry requirements on our Entry requirements page.

Alternatively, visit our International hub for further advice and guidance on finding in-country agents and representatives, joining our in-country events and how to apply.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component area

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

Not got the required grades? We offer this degree with an integrated foundation year.

Fees and funding

Student	Full-time	Part-time
UK	2027/28 fees TBC 2026/27 fees: £9,790 per year	Not available
International	2027/28 fees TBC 2026/27 fees: £17,600 per year	Not available

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement² or study abroad year, you will need to pay a tuition fee³ to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. Students commencing their professional placement in the academic year 2028/29 will pay £1,575 if they are paying UK fees, or £1,900 if they are paying international fees.

For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Undergraduate Finance page and see The University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the table above for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permits an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI), a UK measure of inflation that tracks changes in the cost of living.

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement or study abroad year, the University will charge the tuition fees stated above for those on a placement during Academic Year 2028/29. The University will review professional placement tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study, but such that it will be no more than 5% above RPI.

For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above RPI. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) you may be charged the tuition fees in force at the time you take that additional period of study, and/or in line with any legislative changes that apply at that time.

We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them. Find out what's included in your tuition costs.

The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:

Any optional overseas ﬁeld trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad) which may include costs of travel, accommodation, equipment or uniform required for the placement and any visa-related costs.

*Irish student fees

The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.

How do you know if you need to pay UK or international tuition fees?

We assess your fee status using the information in your application. This status determines your tuition fees and the scholarships or financial support you can get. The Department for Education sets the rules for who pays UK (home) or international (overseas) fees in England.

The regulations list which students can pay the home fee rate. Because these rules are complex, the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) provides fee status guidance to help you find the right category. If you meet all the criteria for one category, your institution must charge you the home rate.

Facilities

Our Global Business Management BA (Hons) students have access to a wide range of facilities⁴ to help you prepare for a successful career in business leadership and management roles. 

Take a virtual tour of our campus to explore all of the facilities available to you.

Enterprise Hub

Our Enterprise Hub supports student entrepreneurs by providing extensive industry knowledge and guidance to help develop ideas into viable ventures. It is a dedicated space for enterprising students and professionals to solve problems, network professionally and collaborate on projects.

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Careers services

For employability advice, our careers services are your go-to. They can assist you in applying for work placements, graduate level jobs and offer skills development workshops. Careers services also organise networking events to enable you to meet potential employers and industry contacts.

Gain a global perspective

There are opportunities to visit, study or work in the UK or overseas². You could get the chance to visit advertising agencies, financial institutions, manufacturers and small businesses. Past students have visited Paris, Berlin, Helsinki, Rotterdam and Dubai.

Facilities are subject to availability⁴. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.

Careers and opportunities

On successful completion of this course you will:

be able to understand and apply core business functions and processes in the global context.
develop knowledge, skills and experience necessary to manage people, physical and financial resources.
evaluate and provide data in order to make informed business management decisions and manage complex strategic and management issues of global and local businesses.
be equipped with investigative and analytical skills in order to examine impact of risk on global companies.
develop international management competencies required to operate in multicultural environment and diverse community.
be able to appraise, critically analyse and apply contemporary theories to real-world scenarios.
be able to analyse specific global business situations to identify areas of good practice and use creative solutions.

This course provides the flexibility to help you build a career in one or more of a wide range of business functions and to work confidently internationally. It will help you to develop into a career-ready, globally aware graduate with management, communication, numerical and information technology skills, and will also help develop the entrepreneurial skills you need to start your own business or run an innovative project within a large organisation.

Where our graduates work

Our previous graduates have gone on to work at:

Shell
RASCO
Think Mahogany, a creative-forward thinking communications agency
Monzo – an online bank

The graduate destinations listed above illustrate potential career paths. You may need to gain additional qualifications or practical experience, pass professional examinations, complete training, cover associated costs and meet specific visa or immigration requirements to secure employment in these fields.

Further study

Upon successful completion of our Global Business Management BA (Hons) course, you may wish to continue to further your studies at postgraduate level. You can do that right here at Coventry University London, with our Global Business MBA. You could continue to build on what you have learnt, further preparing you to build the managerial aptitudes needed to run operations and manage destinations sustainably.

We also offer alternative postgraduate degrees if you decide to take a slightly different route. You can explore all of your options, including other locations within the Coventry University Group. You may be entitled to an alumni discount on your fees if you decide to extend your time with us by progressing from undergraduate to postgraduate study.

How to apply

BA (Hons) with foundation year

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UK students

You can now register and start your application in your UCAS Hub. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply

How to apply

For further support or more information about your course get in touch with us today.

+44 (0)24 7765 6565

ukadmissions@coventry.ac.uk

Complete our contact form.

International students

International codes:
LONU062

Full-time students applying to start in 2027/28 should apply directly to the university.

How to apply

For further support for international applicants applying for an undergraduate degree view our International hub.

Disclaimers

Coventry University together with Coventry University London, Coventry University Wrocław, CU Coventry, CU London, CU Scarborough, and Coventry University Online come together to form part of the Coventry University Group (the University) with all degrees awarded by Coventry University.

¹Accreditations, partnerships and memberships

Some of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply. See the relevant body website for more details). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships are subject to successful renewal in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the University maintaining the same high standards of course delivery. If the accreditation, recognition or membership of this course changes, we will notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

²UK and international opportunities

Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or international opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, guest speakers, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be unpaid and/or subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel, public authority guidance, decisions or orders and visa requirements. Before seeking an overseas placement, read our visa advice page.

³Tuition fees

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first academic year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if the Parliament permits an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation. For international students, we may increase fees annually, but such increases will be no more than 5% above the inflation rate. If you defer your course start date or extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (for example, to repeat a year or resit examinations), you may be charged the tuition fees in force at the time you take that additional period of study, and/or in line with any legislative changes that apply at that time.

⁴Facilities

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised. Availability and access may be reduced or restricted when the University is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders or internal health and safety requirements.

Student Contract

By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the University. A copy of the current 2025/26 contract is available for information purposes only. The 2027/28 contract will apply to the 2027/28 intakes and may differ from the current version. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the University will owe to you. You should read the applicable Student Contract carefully before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the University.

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Global Business Management BA (Hons)

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Course option

Year of entry

Location

Study mode

Duration

UCAS codes

Start date

Course overview

Global ready

Teaching excellence

Employability

Why you should study this course

What you'll study

Modules

Modules

Modules

How you'll learn

Teaching contact hours

Teaching hours

Guided and independent study

Online learning

Assessment

Entry requirements

Other qualifications and experience

Contextual/Fair Access Offers

English language requirements

Fees and funding

*Irish student fees

Facilities

Enterprise Hub

Careers services

Gain a global perspective

Careers and opportunities

Where our graduates work

Further study

How to apply

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