MSc in International Business Management
Manchester Metropolitan University
Key Information
Campus location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 - 2 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 18,500 / per year *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* UK and Channel Island students: £10,250 per year | EU and non-EU International students: £18,500 per year
Introduction
Take on new and emerging markets in an international context. In this course, we will help you to develop vital skills in international business management.
As well as ethical and global management, you will also refine your expertise by exploring the political economy and how it can affect global trade.
You can tailor the course to concentrate on areas that you find most interesting by selecting optional units from a range of business specialisms.
We will also help you understand working practices from different territories and build the skills you need to effectively manage people from different cultures and backgrounds.
Going beyond the theory
Guest lectures, delivered by leaders from a variety of sectors, will give you a well-rounded view of different career paths in international business.
You will also have the opportunity to take an optional 36-48 week internship which will give you a unique insight into how international organisations work. This could be a real boost to your career, allowing you to add relevant, professional experience to your CV.
Features and benefits
- Taught by experts – you will learn from academics with experience working for global businesses. They also carry out cutting-edge research in their fields which feeds into your learning.
- Triple accredited - our Business School holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, placing us among the best business schools in the world.
- A city of opportunities – with global organisations and innovative start-ups, Manchester offers a wealth of opportunities. Use our connections with employers to enhance your studies and professional network.
- Unique insights – learn from guest lecturers who have experience working on an international scale. You will get an insider’s view of some of the world’s most ambitious global businesses.
- Customisable degree - specialise in the areas of international business that you’re most interested in to help shape your future career.
- Optional internship – gain extensive professional experience during an optional 36-48 week internship with an international business.
- Boost your employability – explore a wide range of management roles all over the world. The skills you develop in this course are relevant across international markets.
Admissions
Curriculum
With businesses operating in an increasingly global market, it is important for graduates to understand the principles of international business operations.
This course will give you the skills and understanding to manage business operations in an interconnected, globalised economy. You will gain an understanding of how economic, political, regulatory, social and cultural influences impact business management for multinational organisations and/or in a global marketplace.
You will study a selection of core and optional units before your studies culminate into a final research project.
Optional internship year
Once you have finished the taught units on the course, there is an option for you to complete a year-long paid internship. An internship could be self-sourced, or you could apply for an internship that is advertised through our careers service. Please note: an additional fee applies to this internship.
Year 1
You will study several core topics, covering areas from theories of international business, to international strategic management. From there, you’ll complete a research methods unit which will prepare you for your dissertation.
You will also have the opportunity to choose two optional units that will allow you to tailor your studies to your passions and ambitions.
The order in which you complete these units will depend on which date you select to start the course (September or January).
Please note: Optional units are subject to availability.
Core units
- Theories Of International Business
- Development Finance
- Global Corporate Power In The International Economy
- International Strategic Management
- International Business And Emerging Markets
- Research Methods
- Dissertation - International Business Management
Optional Units
- Business Analytics
- The Next Big Thing In Digital
- The Political Economy Of Climate Crisis
Placement options
You can gain useful work experience through the Business School’s Postgraduate Internship Programme. With a short-term internship, you will not only show potential employers that you are ready to get to work, but you will also gain some vital experience and make some valuable connections for your professional network.
While an internship involves at least 100 hours of work, starting any time between November and early August, how you do those hours are flexible. You could work full-time during a break in your studies, or you might do a day or two a week throughout term time, fitting it around your studies.
Optional internship year
When you have successfully completed your taught units, you will have the opportunity to undertake a 36-48 week internship. You will be supported by our Placement Office, which has extensive contacts in the industry and over 25 years of experience in helping students to find placements.
The Placement Office advertise a variety of opportunities, supports and advises on the application and recruitment process and continues to support you whilst you are away from the University.
An additional fee applies to this internship.
Accreditations
Career Opportunities
We want you to be able to explore opportunities across the world with confidence. We will help you demonstrate your expertise to future employers in a wide range of business sectors.
You will be well placed to go for managerial positions in international operations, such as:
- International Account Manager
- Customs Compliance Specialist
- Trade and Export Specialist
- Marketing Manager
- Management Analyst
During your studies, you’ll be able to take advantage of our regular schedule of employability events such as employer cafes and job fairs. This is your opportunity to network with employers and enhances your professional CV.
Previous graduates have found management roles in global companies such as Ernst & Young, BNY Mellon, and Vantage. You will also have the option to enter the world of consultancy or apply your newly acquired skills to create your own business.