International Business Management with Project Management

Entry requirements

You will be required to have:

• a minimum of a lower second class (2.2) honours degree from a UK or recognised international university or another equivalent international qualification or an acceptable professional qualification equivalent such as the CMI, CIM, CIMA, at level 6 or above

Following the review of applications candidates may be required to attend a selection interview.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Why you should study this course

The International Business Management with Project Management MSc degree will give you a systematic understanding of business organisations, their external environment and how they create value sustainably, with a special focus on the area of project management. The degree programme focuses on providing knowledge for practical use, allowing you to develop business management skills that will enhance your career. Guided by our staff, you'll learn the theory and practice of business management.

More about this course

The key aim of the course is to develop the decision making and interpersonal skills that are essential for a successful career in business and management. As part of the degree, you'll have access to an individual leadership assessment and feedback software. This software will help identify your strengths and provide you with an opportunity for personal and professional growth.

The business simulation used will help bring business to life in the classroom. Competing in groups with other students, you'll experiment with business strategies, test business ideas and experience the consequences of your actions in a virtual simulated business environment. The simulation will help you understand how teams work together to make decisions, manage risk and beat the competition.

Whilst not essential any experiences of business, for example as employees, customers or managers, will contribute in building and applying business concepts. We focus your learning on the practical understanding of the global world of business, providing a rich environment where international experience and practice is shared. You'll have the opportunity to develop presentation, critical thinking, negotiation and problem solving skills, all of which are desirable in successful employees in the world of global business.

Businesses make an extraordinary contribution to solving problems that we all face. They meet many of our needs efficiently and effectively, delivering innovation and improvement on a daily basis. They also provide great opportunity to grow and learn for those that pursue the dream of starting a business or of working for an international company. We expect our graduates to be high performing business managers who understand the vital need for sustainable growth, the importance of equality of opportunity and the value in diversity.

Assessment

Assessment will come in various forms, including individual coursework, group work, reflective statements, presentations, peer assessments, essays, portfolios and videos.

Professional accreditation

In addition to your masters degree you will gain the highly sought after and widely recognised CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.

After the course

On graduation you’ll be able to make a significant contribution within any business environment, at an individual level and as a member of a team. This would typically be in the managerial pursuits that may include strategic planning, project management, quality, risk and other related business areas.

Information for international students

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Tier 4 student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.