International Business

Entry requirements

• Good UK honours degree or its equivalent, or a postgraduate diploma from a recognised institution, or a relevant graduate level qualification.
• Or a demonstration of considerable relevant practical experience and evidence of the ability to cope with the demands of the course.

Months of entry

September

Course content

To be amongst the next generation of global business leaders, it is important to understand the opportunities and challenges of international businesses. Building businesses in emerging, developing or developed countries depends on how you tackle the international challenges including language barriers, global team management, cultural differences, political risks to name a few. This degree will provide you with practical skills and knowledge of international business practices, to support you to deal with these challenges.

On the course you will have the opportunity to develop your practical transferable skills including strategic planning at global level, decision-making, accountability, business economics, data analytics, research methods, market intelligence and operations management.

The MSc International Business is designed for gradutes and professionals planning to start or who want to develop businesses in emerging, developing or developed countries. The course also provides preliminary training for those who wish to pursue further research for a PhD in international business or international entrepreneurship.

Information for international students

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.