International Business Management BA Welcome Pack
Welcome to BA International Business Management – September 2026.
International Business Management BA (Hons) is a newly designed programme launched in September 2020. With a focus on cross-cultural management, international strategy and sustainability, this course will enable you to explore the skills required to become a flexible future manager capable of spotting international business opportunities quickly and responding to challenges effectively.
There’s a growing demand for graduates who understand global markets and management and the challenges of conducting business across borders. This programme will help you develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to navigate the complexities of a changing, culturally diverse global business environment. Themes of global strategy, cross-cultural communication, and social impact and sustainability run throughout, preparing you for work in various settings.
Your Course Leaders
Dr Kiran Kaur
Senior Lecturer in Business Management
Dr Israa Kishk
Lecturer in International Business
Your Course Leaders are here to guide and support you every step of the way whether you need academic advice, help overcoming challenges, or direction on making the most of your university experience. Your Course Leaders are your first point of contact for staying on track, building your confidence, and unlocking opportunities to succeed and thrive.
Preparing for your course
This is your induction timetable, starting with an online introduction on Monday 21 September followed by in-person sessions from Wednesday 23 September.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Dr Kiran Kaur or Dr Israa Kishk: Kiran.Kaur@northampton.ac.uk or israa.kishk@northampton.ac.uk
Monday 21 September
Session: Welcome to UON
- Time: 11am – 12pm (BST)
- Link: https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/641b158a7ad946c0a16a8c26cf4cc8cb
Wednesday 23 September
Session: Welcome to International Business Management
Meet the course lead, find out key information about the course and connect with fellow International Business Management students.
- Time: 10am – 12pm (BST)
- Location: SN404 (4th floor, Senate building, Waterside campus)
Session: Campus Tour
- Time: 12 – 12:30pm (BST)
- Location: Meet at SN404 (4th floor, Senate building, Waterside campus)
Thursday 24 September
Session: The Faculty Welcome Experience!
This is how we love to kick things off in the Faculty of Business Law! This fun and friendly social event brings music, unique games, party food and more to our new student and staff community. Hosted by the faculty Student Experience Assistant Team (SEAT), this is a great opportunity to connect and mix with peers and tutors from Business, Management, Analytics, Marketing, Hospitality, Law, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Criminology, Criminal Justice & Policing course communities. We promise you’ll have a great time…NOT TO BE MISSED!
- Time: from 2pm (BST)
- Location: The Hide (4th floor, Learning Hub, Waterside campus)
Friday 25 September
Session: University Leadership Team (ULT) Welcome
- Time: 12:30 – 1:00pm (BST)
- Location: The Engine Shed (Waterside campus)