Strand Campus
Strand Campus sits along the Thames at London's cultural heart. Alongside world-class teaching spaces, students enjoy access to the pedestrianised Strand Quad, with Somerset House and iconic landmarks just steps away.
Overview
The International Management BSc degree course covers a range of modules including management disciplines and specialist fields including economics, sociology, accounting, finance, marketing, HRM and organisational behaviour. You will focus on emerging economies and how to operate within them.
Your third year is spent in an international context, either studying abroad at a partner institution or undertaking a placement in an organisation in the UK or overseas.
The international aspect is provided by King’s institutes and departments with a regional expertise through modules related to ‘emerging markets’, the political economy of East and South-East Asia, economic inequalities in emerging markets and others. Languages are studied with the King’s Language Centre and can include Arabic, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and more.
Key benefits
- We are ranked 3rd in the UK for Business, Management and Marketing; the best in London, according to The Times and Sunday Times Good University guide 2026.
- We are ranked 8th in the UK for Business and Management in the Guardian University Guide 2026.
- The interdisciplinary course offers a broad and balanced approach to the study of management providing the opportunity to specialise in areas of particular interest.
- The research-led curriculum encourages critical analysis and debate on a broad range of contemporary management issues.
- Enjoy an exciting combination of business & global affairs, and explore international markets & economics.
- The Year Abroad allows you to develop international experience by studying at a partner institution overseas or working in a global context in an organisation in the UK or overseas.
- Located in the heart of London with excellent academic, social and cultural opportunities and wide-ranging access to library and archival resources nearby.
My top priority was to study at a university that would help me thrive and encourage me to think outside the box. The opportunities presented to us at King’s are endless! Aside from the intellectual stimulation we receive, working in a supportive environment enables us to reach our full potential.
GokceStudent (International Management BSc)
Course essentials
The International Management BSc course ensures you have good foundation skills in economics, accounting, management, social sciences and emerging markets. You are required to study a foreign language during your first year of studies, but this is made optional from your second year onwards. King’s Language Centre delivers a broad range of languages. The languages available are offered from beginner level, or can be continued from a higher level, depending on your ability in the chosen language.
Languages available may typically include:
- Arabic
- French
- German
- Mandarin
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
You will also choose to study a wide range of additional modules, enabling you to tailor your course to your own interests.
Course aims
- We help you build a strong foundation in economics, accounting, management and emerging markets. Then it’s down to you to analyse the world using what you’ve learnt.
- Our research-led curriculum encourages critical analysis and debate on a broad range of contemporary management issues.
- The Year Abroad allows you to develop international experience by studying at a partner institution overseas or working in a global context in an organisation in the UK or overseas.
- Located in the heart of London with excellent academic, social and cultural opportunities and wide-ranging access to library and archival resources nearby.
Special features
Study abroad
Optional year in industry
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Administrative bodies
Awarding body
King's College London and Affiliates
Regulating body
Base campus