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International Business degrees abroad

International business is the study of how business and trade operates across global borders. You’ll draw upon topics like economics, marketing and international relations to learn about how global markets work.

By completing a program in international business, you’ll develop a detailed understanding of how business is conducted in different countries and cultures. You’ll also examine how markets and business management practices have been impacted by the increased connectedness of the world.

Studying abroad is a unique opportunity to observe international business in motion. Seeing first-hand how business concepts and practices differ between countries and cultures will equip you with the knowledge, skills and adaptability required to succeed in the field.

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International Business program structure

International business is a global subject which is taught all over the world. The exact structure and content of your course will, therefore, depend on the country and institution.

A BSc in international business is usually taught over three to four years and will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the field. It’s also possible to study an MA in international business over one or two years, and even a PhD which can take anywhere between four and seven years to complete.

If you choose to study in the US, you’ll follow the liberal arts model of education. This means that you’ll complete two years of general education before beginning your specialist international business education in your final two years of study.

Many universities will encourage you to study international business alongside a foreign language. This will help you to effectively communicate with business professionals who do not speak your native language.

Most international business programs are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials and independent study. On some programs, you’ll be required to complete an internship with a business operating in the international marketplace so that you can gain real, hands-on experience.

International business programs will be assessed differently depending on the institution, but you’ll probably be expected to complete a mixture of exams, coursework and presentations. Here’s a list of core international business modules that are common across most programs:

  • The global business environment
  • Globalization
  • Quantitative methods for business
  • Principles of marketing
  • Business law
  • Global business issues
  • Global strategic management

International Business study abroad programs

International business undergraduate programs

Bachelor's in international business

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    Accounting, Finance and International Business - BA (Hons) Keele University, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    18,680 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,750 GBP

    Start date
    February
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    International Trade and Finance - BS Louisiana State University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    28,700 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 28,700 USD

    Start date
    September, January
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    Business Management: International Business - BA (Hons) EU Business School Barcelona, Spain

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    14,652 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,500 EUR

    Start date
    October, January
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    International Business and Management - BA (Hons) (with foundation) Bournemouth University, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    20,579 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,250 GBP

    Start date
    September
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    Management: International Business - BA (with placement) University of Applied Management Studies, Germany

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    40 months
    Annual tuition fee
    7,684 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,080 EUR

    Start date
    April, October
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Associate in international business

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    Business: International Business - AA CIS - The College For International Studies, Spain

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    21,707 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 20,000 EUR

    Start date
    May, September, January
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    International Business - AA Alexander College, Canada

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,518 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,300 CAD

    Start date
    May, September, January
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Diploma in international business

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    Business: International Business - OCDip Centennial College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    12,854 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,401 CAD

    Start date
    May, September, January
    Show program overview about Business - International Business
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    Business - International Business - Dip Conestoga College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,367 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,095 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    Business Administration: International Business - OCADip Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    12,119 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,406 CAD

    Start date
    September, January, May
    Show program overview about Business Administration – International Business
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    Business Administration: International Business - OCADip (with placement) George Brown College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    12,894 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,455 CAD

    Start date
    September, January
    Show program overview about Business Administration – International Business (with work experience) (B161)
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    International Business - AdvDip Nova Scotia Community College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    8,635 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,690 CAD

    Start date
    September
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Certificate in international business

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    International Business - Cert International School of Management (ISM), Germany

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    6 months
    Annual tuition fee
    6,056 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 5,580 EUR

    Start date
    March, September
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    International Business - Cert Canadian College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    6 months
    Annual tuition fee
    7,719 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 10,450 CAD

    Start date
    April, July, October, January
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Pathway in international business

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    International Foundation Year: International Business, Economics and Accounting - UGP Kingston University London, UK

    Program type
    Undergraduate pathway
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    18,363 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,500 GBP

    Start date
    September, January
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International business graduate programs

Master's in international business

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    International Business - MSc Lincoln University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,310 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 10,310 USD

    Start date
    June, August, January
    Show program overview about International Business
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    Professional Business Administration - MBA Florida Atlantic University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    23 months
    Annual tuition fee
    19,456 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,456 USD

    Start date
    May, August, January
    Show program overview about Professional M.B.A: International Business
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    Business Administration: International Business - MBA McNeese State University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    18 months
    Annual tuition fee
    11,075 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,075 USD

    Start date
    August, January
    Show program overview about Business Administration: International Business
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    International Business - MBA EU Business School Barcelona, Spain
    • Online

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    19,862 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,300 EUR

    Start date
    March, October, January
    Show program overview about International Business
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    Business Administration: International Business - MBA EU Business School Geneva, Switzerland

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    45,424 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 39,750 CHF

    Start date
    March, October, January
    Show program overview about Business Administration: International Business

Doctorate in international business

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    Business Administration: International Business - DBA Lincoln University, USA

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    5 years
    Annual tuition fee
    11,026 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,026 USD

    Start date
    June, August, January
    Show program overview about Business Administration: International Business
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    International Business and Management - PhD Abertay University, UK

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,413 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,750 GBP

    Start date
    June, October, February
    Show program overview about International Business and Management

Diploma in international business

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    Graduate Diploma in International Trade - GradDipIT Vancouver Island University, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    18,281 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 24,747 CAD

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Graduate Diploma in International Trade
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    International Business Law - PGDip University of Liverpool, UK
    • Online
    • Part-time

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    20 months
    Annual tuition fee
    13,563 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 10,710 GBP

    Start date
    May, October, January
    Show program overview about International Business Law PGDip
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    International Business Management - GDip Douglas College, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    14,394 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,485 CAD

    Start date
    September, January, May
    Show program overview about International Business Management
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    International Business Law - PGDip University of Essex, UK
    • Online
    • Part-time

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    16 months
    Annual tuition fee
    10,492 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 8,285 GBP

    Start date
    April, July, October, January
    Show program overview about PG Dip International Business Law

Certificate in international business

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    International Business - GradCert Northeastern University, USA

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    8 months
    Annual tuition fee
    26,325 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 26,325 USD

    Start date
    September, January
    Show program overview about Graduate Certificate in International Business
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    International Business - GradCert Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA
    • Online

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    9,301 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,301 USD

    Start date
    May, June, August, January
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    International Business Law - PGCert University of Liverpool, UK
    • Online
    • Part-time

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    10 months
    Annual tuition fee
    6,781 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 5,355 GBP

    Start date
    May, October, January
    Show program overview about International Business Law PGCert
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    International Business Management - OCGCert Confederation College, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    12,929 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,502 CAD

    Start date
    May, September, January
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    International Business Management - OCGCert Centennial College, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    17,227 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 23,321 CAD

    Start date
    May, September, January
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Future international business careers

As an international business graduate, you’ll have the tools to kickstart your career anywhere in the world. Since most successful businesses now need to operate across borders, employers are always on the lookout for international business graduates who have the attributes needed to excel in a globalized world. You’ll be well placed to achieve success in any of the following roles:

  • Business analyst
  • Business development manager
  • Business advisor
  • Sales executive
  • Corporate investment banker
  • Management consultant
  • Marketing manager
  • Purchasing manager
  • Financial trader

Most universities will host business networking events with employers. These are a great opportunity to make connections and secure work-experience placements so that you can stand out when it comes to applying for graduate roles.