The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) International Business Management programme aims to develop a broad understanding of the complex, diverse and integrated nature of business activity involved in International Trade and Global Management. It also promotes in-depth knowledge and understanding of functional disciplines associated with international business and identify their contribution to strategic decision at local, regional and global level.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

1. develop a broad understanding of the complex, diverse and integrated nature of business activity involved in international management;
2. develop an appreciation of the global marketplace in which businesses operate and the implications of this for business decisions and organisational culture;
3. foster awareness of the various dynamic contextual factors that will influence domestic and international business; and
4. promote in-depth knowledge and understanding of functional disciplines associated with international business and identify their contribution to strategic decisions.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. understanding of the holistic nature of business in its broadest sense
2. the ability to use an appropriate theoretical model to explain the elements and integrated nature of the national and international context within which businesses operate;
3. complex knowledge and understanding of the key functional areas;
4. understanding of inputs, processes and outcomes of strategic decision making;
5. knowledge of communication / information technology used in the workplace;
6. evaluation skills in understanding of the international / multi-national workplace;
7. an appreciation of the nature of enterprise and the need for innovation in decision making;
8. appreciation of the nature of globalisation and the implications for business.

1. undertake critique rival frameworks and theories;
2. undertake abstract analysis and synthesis;
3. undertake intelligent application of appropriate principles in assessing policy or practice;
4. undertake problem solving and research method.

1. undertake literary and Information processing;
2. self-manage;
3. communicate (oral, written and citation);
4. utilise numeracy / quantitative skills;
5. utilise learning skills (reflection / evaluation synthesis).

1. exercise initiative and personal responsibility;
2. make decisions in complex and unpredictable contexts;
3. demonstrate the learning ability needed to undertake appropriate further training of a professional or equivalent nature.

1. computer and information management technology skills;
2. presentation and oral communication skills;
3. written communication skills.

No.	Module Title	Credit	No. of Contact Hours
1.	Human Resource Management in a Global Context	20	45
2.	Enterprise, Innovation and Creativity	20	45
3.	International Supply Chain Management	20	45
4.	Global Marketing Management	20	45
5.	International Strategy and Business Improvement	40	90
6.	International Trade and International Finance	20	45
7.	International and Digital Business and Accounting	40	90
	Total:	180	405

# Modules 6 & 7 will be taught by HKU SPACE lecturers. The remaining modules will be co-taught by University of Plymouth and HKU SPACE faculty staff.  

Fee: HK$105,000 per programme (in 3 instalments, all fees are subject to change without prior notice.)

The duration for the programme: minimum 18 months, maximum 60 months. 

The above programme structure is intended for use as a guide to prospective students. HKU SPACE and University of Plymouth reserve the right to vary the structure. (The sequence of the modules is subject to change in accordance to the policy of University of Plymouth)

Students are encouraged to attend the induction sessions, which comprise of an introductory session and a 12-hour Academic English Workshop plus a 1-hour test.

Assessment

AWARD

This bachelor programme confers offshore degrees carrying the same academic status and recognition as that offered to University of Plymouth's on-campus graduates.

Students are expected to graduate from the registered programme of study upon satisfactory completion of all stated modules and the honours project, and they will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) International Business Management from University of Plymouth. 

Application Code	2175-MS126C	-

Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance

This is an exempted course under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.

Days/ Time

• Friday (may occasionally other weekday), evenings
• Saturday (occasionally Sunday), afternoons and evenings
• All modules consist of one/two block-weekend teaching

Duration

• 1.5 years (minimum), 5 years (maximum)
• 2 terms per year
• Term starts in March and September

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Application Fee

HK$200 (non-refundable)

Course Fee

• HK$105,000 per programme (in 3 instalments, all fees are subject to change without prior notice.)

Applicants shall:

I)     1. hold an Advanced Diploma or Higher Diploma/Associate Degree in a business-related discipline awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE; or

         2. hold a recognised Advanced Diploma or Higher Diploma/Associate Degree in a business-related discipline awarded by a recognised institution; and       

II)    preferably have 2 years full-time work experience or 4 years part-time work experience.

If the above academic qualification is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English, applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency such as:

(i) an overall band of 6.0 in the IELTS (with minimum component scores of 5.5 in all four components: listening, reading, speaking and writing); or

(ii)an overall score 76 or above in the TOEFL iBT (with minimum component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18)

Applicants from I.1. and I.2. may be required to take and pass additional module(s), based on individual merit, before the start of the programme.

Mature students (according to University of Plymouth regulation) and applicants with other equivalent qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Examples of Awards to be Considered for Admission

Admission is not limited to graduates from the following programmes. Applicants from other programmes will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100

CEF Courses
International Strategy and Business Improvement (Module from Bachelor of Arts (Honours) International Business Management)
COURSE CODE 33Z154858	FEES $29,200	ENQUIRY 2867-8462
Global Marketing Management (Module from Bachelor of Arts (Honours) International Business Management)
COURSE CODE 33Z154866	FEES $14,600	ENQUIRY 2867-8462
Enterprise, Innovation and Creativity (Module from Bachelor of Arts (Honours) International Business Management)
COURSE CODE 33Z154874	FEES $14,600	ENQUIRY 2867-8462

	Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course (selected modules only) Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
	Bachelor of Arts (Honours) International Business Management This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [5])

Application Form Application Form

Enrolment Method

• A non-refundable $200 application fee;
• Photostat copies of Hong Kong Identity Card;
• Photocopies of all relevant educational qualifications and workproof;
• Original certificates and transcripts of relevant qualifications, which are needed for certification by HKU SPACE;
• One passport photograph.

Payment Method

University of Plymouth

 

  

Accreditations

Source: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/