BSc (Hons) International Business Management

The BSc (Hons) International Business Management at the University of Nottingham Malaysia is a three-year programme that develops the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a global business environment. Combining modules in economics, strategic management, marketing, and international business, the programme offers a comprehensive view of global operations. Accredited by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, it provides exemptions from professional examinations and accelerates career progression. Students study global market dynamics, risk management, organisational behaviour, and supply chain management while gaining strong analytical and decision-making skills. Optional modules in areas such as digital marketing, human resource management, and entrepreneurship allow for tailored learning. With a focus on ethics, sustainability, and responsible leadership, graduates are equipped for diverse roles in international business, consultancy, and management.

Academic Entry Requirements

• A Level: BCC (excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies)

• IB Diploma: 24 points overall

• STPM: BC+C+ (excluding Pengajian Am)

• UEC: 3 B3s and 2 B4s (excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese Language)

• Australian Year 12: ATAR 78 (consideration for relevant subjects)

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 75% average across 6 subjects

• Other Canadian Secondary Diplomas: Assessed based on University’s requirements

• Gaokao (China): 68% average in Gaokao; 70% overall and 80% in Mathematics in Senior High School Diploma

• CBSE / CISCE (India) - Class XII: 75% average from best 4 subjects (excluding local language, Environmental Education, general studies, Physical Education)

• Advanced Placement (AP): Scores of 4, 3, 3 in relevant subjects

• Diploma (Local Institutions): Entry to Year 2 assessed case-by-case, minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 with good relevant grades

• Foundation (Local Institutions): Requires minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 and strong relevant subject grades

• Nottingham’s Foundation Programme: Successful completion with mathematics requirement met

Mathematics Requirement:
Applicants must have at least a Grade B in Mathematics at SPM/GCSE/IGCSE/High School level. This may be waived with Grade C or above in Mathematics at a higher level.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Full eligibility is determined upon application review.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no less than 6.0 in each element)

• TOEFL iBT: 90 overall

  • Writing & Listening: minimum 19

  • Reading: minimum 20

  • Speaking: minimum 22

• PTE Academic: 71 overall (no less than 65 in each element)

• GCE A/AS Level English: Grade C

• SPM: CEFR level B2

• GCSE O-Level / IGCSE (First Language): Grade C / 4

• IGCSE (Second Language): Grade B / 6

• MUET: Band 4.5

• UEC: Grade A2

• IB English:

  • A1 or A2 (SL or HL): 4 points

  • B (HL): 4 points

  • B (SL): 5 points

• OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U): 75% (only if all 30 credits from standard courses; no fast-track or exemptions)

• CBSE/CISCE English (Class X or XII): 75% overall

  • Must provide confirmation letter stating English was the medium of instruction from Class X–XII

Additional Notes:

• IELTS (One Skill Retake) is accepted

• IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online not accepted

• MUET results valid for 5 years

Year 1 – Core Modules

• Business Economics

• Consumers and Markets

• Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice

• Fundamentals of Financial and Management Accounting

• Managing Operations in the Digital Enterprise

• Organisational Behaviour

• Quantitative Methods 1b

• Work and Society

• Plus one of the following:

  • Quantitative Methods 1a (compulsory for students without a Grade C in A-Level Mathematics or equivalent)

  • Professional and Academic Development (compulsory for all other students)

Year 2 – Core Modules

• Firm Strategy and Internationalisation

• Human Resource Management with International Perspectives

• International Business

• Business, Human Rights and Sustainable Development

• Marketing Management

• Technology and Organisation

• Plus approved optional modules

Year 3 – Core Modules

• Business Ethics and Sustainability

• Cross Cultural Management

• Finance in the Global Market

• New Venture Creation

• Strategic Management

• Plus approved optional modules