International Business – (M.Sc.)

why choose this course?

* If you want to develop your management career in organisations trading or operating internationally, this is the ideal masters course for you.
* Build on the skills and knowledge developed in your first degree, whatever the subject focus, and add an international business dimension to your graduate study. You might have studied management or accounting, law or design, geography or engineering, but now you want to take these skills into a career in international business.
* We'll introduce you to key subjects in the international business area - a deep knowledge of the economic, political, technological and cultural factors facing international business is crucial for any manager in the modern trade environment.
* You'll develop a strategic awareness of factors affecting business operating in international business.
* Our academic staff have had senior or directorial positions in a wide variety of organisations, both private and public, blue chip and self employed, and are keen to share their knowledge with you.
* Our links with industry and our growing research and consultancy base means you'll be using learning tools and studying subjects that are up to date and relevant in all current business environments.
* You'll be part of a vibrant postgraduate business school. Our students are from all over the world and so you'll benefit from a truly global experience, which adds an extra depth to your studies.
* You can put what you learn in to practice. You'll be involved in working on real projects for real companies.


Globalisation of trade and international communication technology has been the driving force of growth for business and economies for the past 20 years, and despite the global downturn, it will continue to drive future business developments. A thorough knowledge of the economic, political, technological and cultural factors facing international business is crucial for any manager in the modern trade environment. You will integrate analysis from various disciplines including economics, politics, international business, marketing, management and finance throughout the course.

You will develop your capabilities in using relevant analytical methods for evaluating business operations, trade and strategy in an international context. You will become strategically aware of factors affecting business operating in international business, and have the ability to apply different theoretical perspectives for critical appraisal of business operations and strategy in an international context.

Using relevant models, and drawing on appropriate sources of research, you will be able to draw relevant conclusions and develop recommendations for international business strategy changes.

You'll take part in the three day residential activity at the start of your course. This is a great way to begin your MSc. You'll get to know your fellow students and the lecturers you'll be working with throughout the programme.

On completion you will also gain the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership which demonstrates how you have developed your core management skills and practices.