International Management BSC at UCL

So I have seen UCL offer a new course for 2025 called "International Management BSc". It seems like there is more focus directly on managing in practice but I can't read too much currently as none of the modules come up on the actual site yet (probably because it's new). I would like some help deciding between this and the "Management Science" course. I am looking to apply by the end of the month. Let me sum up my thoughts:
Management Science BSc:
- Benefit : More Maths/Data and slightly more Economics in core modules.
- Benefit : Also get to answer additional questions to show my ways of thinking.
- Negative : Very competitive and will also require an A* in Maths.
International Management BSc:
- Benefit : May be less competitive. But if I gain offer, it will be guaranteed as I have grades.
- Negative : Less Maths, Data, Economics. You can only take 1 elective in Year 2, and 2 electives in Year 3, so I can't make up this interest by selecting optional modules myself.
- Negative : New course makes me very unsure on if I should even apply. Not sure on the exact modules because the blurbs don't yet come up on the module catalogue website.
My goal is to break into IB and I hear you can do it from any degree. But I have reservations because "International Management" looks directly fit for strategy consultants so might end up as a tough sell.
Anyone else considering this course? Any thoughts?

So I have seen UCL offer a new course for 2025 called "International Management BSc". It seems like there is more focus directly on managing in practice but I can't read too much currently as none of the modules come up on the actual site yet (probably because it's new). I would like some help deciding between this and the "Management Science" course. I am looking to apply by the end of the month. Let me sum up my thoughts:
Management Science BSc:
- Benefit : More Maths/Data and slightly more Economics in core modules.
- Benefit : Also get to answer additional questions to show my ways of thinking.
- Negative : Very competitive and will also require an A* in Maths.
International Management BSc:
- Benefit : May be less competitive. But if I gain offer, it will be guaranteed as I have grades.
- Negative : Less Maths, Data, Economics. You can only take 1 elective in Year 2, and 2 electives in Year 3, so I can't make up this interest by selecting optional modules myself.
- Negative : New course makes me very unsure on if I should even apply. Not sure on the exact modules because the blurbs don't yet come up on the module catalogue website.
My goal is to break into IB and I hear you can do it from any degree. But I have reservations because "International Management" looks directly fit for strategy consultants so might end up as a tough sell.
Anyone else considering this course? Any thoughts?

I applied for International Managment at UCL but I’m really skeptical, on paper it sounds sick but the location, the fact that we’ll be the first cohort and the lack of information on it is really stressing me out.
Has anyone else applied or does anyone else have some info. Btw I applied to Management at LSE and Warwick but if I’m honest I don’t want to go to LSE and living in conventry doesn’t seem ideal.

Ngl I am not really into the course but I thought it could be a good backup to be at an IB target uni. I just don't think the ethics side is any good. I don't think we should pay £9.5k to do 'ethics' if the regular management science course does not do esg or ethics focuses so I am starting to realise it is also not worth it. Plus no info definitely does stress u out.

The management science degree is the best they offer in terms of management. You get taught all the management part but also deal with statistics and finance for a better chance at breaking into IB as it’s more relevant

Ngl I am not really into the course but I thought it could be a good backup to be at an IB target uni. I just don't think the ethics side is any good. I don't think we should pay £9.5k to do 'ethics' if the regular management science course does not do esg or ethics focuses so I am starting to realise it is also not worth it. Plus no info definitely does stress u out.

I disagree (maybe I'm just convincing myself it's good), but just because one management course doesn't do a specific module, it doesn't mean the other course is "worse". They are separate degrees, and the IM course has new things that I think is more tailored for a career in probably consultancy that the management science course.
Idk, the fact that this is the first cohort is scaring me a little, maybe because it could be very unorganized but at the same time because we're the first cohort they may prioritize this year more to make sure everything is going smoothly.
Does anyone have any new information on the course that can provide more clarity.
Also additionally, is it possible to switch courses if you get into lets say lse or ucl, because I'm also really interested in philosophy and economics but I've already applied to IM too and so I just want to see if that's an option assuming I get an A*AA

I disagree (maybe I'm just convincing myself it's good), but just because one management course doesn't do a specific module, it doesn't mean the other course is "worse". They are separate degrees, and the IM course has new things that I think is more tailored for a career in probably consultancy that the management science course.
Idk, the fact that this is the first cohort is scaring me a little, maybe because it could be very unorganized but at the same time because we're the first cohort they may prioritize this year more to make sure everything is going smoothly.
Does anyone have any new information on the course that can provide more clarity.
Also additionally, is it possible to switch courses if you get into lets say lse or ucl, because I'm also really interested in philosophy and economics but I've already applied to IM too and so I just want to see if that's an option assuming I get an A*AA

Yes but consultants don't need a specific degree. You get English to Economics graduates. So they are solving an issue nobody asked for
Paying to be taught basic economics accounting and " ethics " is hardly the solution anyway. IMB at least gives you programming skills. In this degree you can focus on strategy and that's about it for finance career relevance. You can probably get a comparable outcome by casing with a friend for 2 hours lol. The marketing part put the nail in the coffin for me but that is up to preference. I tricked myself to thinking it was good for finance like with Warwick IM because of UCL's brand but I think new comments from ppl above have made me consider it really is just a cashcow for internationals

If I’m not mistaken you also mentioned you were keen on another degree. As I said previously, would strongly recommend you withdraw this choice and apply for the program you want at UCL.