This masters degree gives you the tools to become an expert in international business and start your management career. You'll graduate with the knowledge top employers look for in their leadership teams.
Register your interestAn MSc in International Business Management (IBM) gives you the skills and knowledge you need to work in global business. You'll learn about the international business environment, trade and strategy, hearing from guest speakers and expert tutors who bring their understanding of the sector into the classroom.
The course covers international trade, strategy, strategic foresight, leadership skills, business analytics, marketing management and cross-cultural management.
You'll also complete a dissertation of own your research based on your interests and career goals.
For more information, read the programme specification.
In this course, you'll be taught through lectures, seminars, class discussions, case studies, group work, presentations and applies study.
There is also some independent work, which takes your study up from the undergraduate level.
You'll be marked on your assignment, reports, presentations, and peer and self-assessment.
Some modules have prerequisites. Read more about what this means in our Help and Advice article.
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To study this course you'll need:
You must meet the minimum English language requirements to join the course.
The annual, full-time, fee for this course is:
The annual, full-time, fee for this course is:
From August 2021, EU students who are resident in the EU or elsewhere outside the UK will be charged international fees. Find out more information on how Brexit will impact EU, EAA and Swiss citizens studying in the UK.
Please note: Fees may be subject to change in the next academic year.
Find out more about paying tuition fees, methods of payment, or read about the scholarships and discounts that might be available to you.
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Studying for your MSc in International Business Management is the perfect way to take your next career steps and join an exciting global industry.
You'll learn the skills and knowledge that will make you an ideal candidate for management roles in a wide range of international companies.
Graduates with this degree can apply for roles in logistics management, analysis, business analytics and marketing, with an average salary for business analytics managers at £71,000 (according to Glassdoor).
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The course is a great way to bolster my knowledge, giving me tools that I didn’t have before.
I've just submitted my dissertation and I can’t believe how quickly the time has gone.
Studying at the University meant I could focus my course options around my business
I knew there’s a whole world of business out there to explore, if I could just get the education.
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