The Master of Science in International Business (MS-IB) program at MUST University prepares students for management opportunities within multinational industries and organizations. Learners will build leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of cultural business issues, international regulations, and strategic planning necessary to succeed in today’s dynamic global marketplace. Additional areas of focus include the challenges of expansion, technology use, and effective decision-making on an international scale.

This course is ideal if you want to develop your knowledge of business and law in an international context. Your learning will enable you to perform effectively in the development and implementation of an international business strategy, which in turn will greatly enhance your employability. You’ll also become skilled at working alone and with teams to systematically and creatively apply theory and practical solutions that resolve international business problems.... [-]

Level of study: Pre-Masters

Tuition fees 2017/18:

Entry requirements: A third class, pass or ordinary degree, or equivalent

English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5, or equivalent

Mode of study: Full-time classroom - daytime, or evening and weekend options (subject to eligibility)

Duration: 16 months

Assessment method: Coursework (may include class tests)

Student finance: Available

Locations: London and Birmingham

Start dates: January, May, September

Language of instruction: English

The International Business and Trade Program takes its point of departure in present-day managerial decision making. Continuous globalization processes of domestic economies have led to a situation where firms must face and comprehend the impact of global production and trade networks. Consequently, there is a growing need for firms and managers to respond to the increased possibilities as well as complexities of the greater and more relaxed movement of capital, people, services, products and knowledge as they are subject to and must understand stakeholders at the national and supranational levels.

The program takes an interdisciplinary approach, synthesizing methods of international business environment analysis with theories concerning internationalization and strategic management of multinational corporations. This also includes an understanding of the legal framework affecting international trade and foreign direct investment. It has its foundation in both international business studies as well as economic geography, making the program unique in the area of international management. The International Business and Trade program gives you a distinctive combination of training and knowledge about the functioning of multinational companies in the global economy.... [-]

Break into international business and convert your undergraduate degree into a highly valuable WBS Masters.

If you are a graduate looking to develop a career in international business, this new one-year full-time course will give you the skills and knowledge needed to do business in a global context.

You will develop an appreciation of the special requirements for successfully conducting business across national boundaries along with knowledge of relevant theories and their practical application to business cases.

Entry requirements

You must have, or be expecting to obtain, a good undergraduate degree from a UK university, or overseas equivalent. This stream will suit a wide variety of candidates looking to break into the business and we welcome applicants from all academic fields.... [-]

After completing the JSBE Master’s Degree Programme in International Business and Entrepreneurship, graduates will be ready to work in demanding managerial posts in international companies, as management consultants, or as entrepreneurs in their own businesses. Whichever path is envisaged, the programme will prepare graduates so that they have an entrepreneurial and strategic mindset, with solid analytical skills. The programme is a generalist programme with a comprehensive perspective. IBE provides students with competencies that are applicable in different sectors of the economy, different types of jobs, and different environments.

A deep understanding of the global economy is an essential part of IBE. The forward-looking programme combines the essential contents of international business, entrepreneurship, and strategy. These three elements are at the heart of modern business, where the emphasis is on flexibility, diversity, and innovation... [-]

Our MSc Management and International Business course explores how to manage effectively in increasingly global work environments. It builds the powerful, practical skills you need to deal with the problems faced by managers working internationally.

You'll develop a strong understanding of the global supply chain, as well as how organisations within it perform in relation to one another. An experience-based module also gives you the opportunity to work abroad, developing skills and experience of operating in an overseas context.

During your studies, you’ll focus on international value chains and cross-cultural management issues, consider how organisations capture value through new product and services and deliver value through international operations and supply chains. In addition, you will study how cultural, linguistic and physical barriers affect organisations and how, in turn, organisations respond in order to adapt to those barriers.... [-]

The aim of this program is to produce graduates who possess international business related knowledge, analytical and professional skills and prepare them for the challenges of managing the organization in the current global business environment.

Master of Science (International Business)curriculum

The program is a 42-credit-hour program, consisting of 30-credit-hours of coursework and 12 credit hours of a research paper. Students are required to take 8 core courses and 2 electives before they are allowed to write their project paper. In which they are expected to demonstrate their ability in applying the knowledge gained as well as to enhance their writing and other soft skills.... [-]

Our MSc Economics and International Business programme will allow you to develop a sound understanding of the international business environment and business operations in the global economy.

It is suitable for those wishing to develop a career in the international business and commercial sectors. You will be taught by experienced economists, international business researchers, and practitioners. This will equip you with the skills and techniques to assess and implement business strategies in response to the problems affecting firms and markets in a highly competitive international business environment.

Practical training on how to apply relevant theory to shape international business decisions is integrated into the programme. You will be able to further refine your practical skills by completing a research project that allows you to apply your knowledge to an international business issue.... [-]

Our MSc will develop your understanding of emerging markets and how businesses can benefit from the globalisation of the world's economy. We aim to equip you with the key business skills to deal effectively with people and businesses in a multicultural context.

Our MSc will help you to appreciate the dynamism of individual nations and emerging economies, and to understand the key issues relating to the competitiveness of international business. It will also help you to develop the practical techniques and skills needed for working with companies on international business projects. Overall, the programme aims to inform you of how businesses can take advantage of economic globalisation and negotiate the rapid development of new economic powerhouses.... [-]

The course is designed to provide you with expertise in international finance and enable you to pursue a career in the finance profession. As well as the strong disciplinary base in international finance, you will draw on other cognate disciplines including accounting, quantitative methods and economics, and so be able to work with specialists in other areas and present findings and analysis to non-specialists. The course is open to people with no detailed prior knowledge of international finance, although this is desirable.

During your studies, you will have access to a significant resource in the Financial Markets Suite, which uses the Bloomberg computer system to monitor real-time financial market movements and trends. It’s a resource available to very few UK universities, and one which provides a modern and progressive teaching environment combining finance theory with practice. In addition, as a student on this course, you will receive a student membership to Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and access to the CMI professional network, opportunity to attend events and get the latest news from the sector of leadership and management.... [-]

The Master of International Business Economics and Management is a tailor-made program for non-economic graduates. It offers insight into all major disciplines of business economics and management at an academic level.

The Master in International Business Economics and Management (MIBEM) is a master program for holders of a degree in a non-business economic or management discipline. It prepares for a career in international business through the acquisition of business economic insights, knowledge and management skills.

The curriculum adopts a practical and business-oriented perspective, but still provides a thorough treatment, based on science, of major international business economic and management issues.... [-]

Official Program Description

International Business and Development (IBD) is the first degree course to be taught and examined entirely in English at the University of Parma, in Italy. The university is actively seeking to raise its international profile in teaching and research and for several years has played a key role in projects with developing countries. IBD is an advanced degree, an innovation in the wide range of graduate courses offered by the Faculty of Economics, and is aimed at those aspiring to work at international level.

IBD offers diverse groups of students a unique opportunity. First of all, it is addressed to Italians who wish to improve their command of English in a professional context. All lectures and seminars will be conducted through the medium of English so that as well as learning about economics, students will profit from full immersion in the language. Scientific studies attest the value of Content and Language Integrated Learning, and IBD offers the chance to work towards an advanced qualification in economics and also acquire advanced language skills throughout the two-year course.... [-]

Enhance the study of international business with a solid grounding in the economic theory that explains business behavior both at the level of the firm and within the global macroeconomy.

You’ll find out about microeconomic principles relating to the theories of firms and consumers, and macroeconomic principles underpinning national and international economies.

You'll also learn about managerial economics and how firms try to optimize their human resources. You'll gain the skills – and have the opportunity – to undertake independent research in an area of business economics, which will expand your employment opportunities.... [-]

The Pavia Tübingen Dual Degree Program provides students with a unique study experience. Designed as a two-year program to be completed at both of the partnering universities, featuring a broad range of courses and granting two degrees, this Master program perfectly prepares graduates for an international career.

This double degree program is conducted in cooperation with the Università degli studi di Pavia and provides students with a unique study experience. Designed as a two-year program to be completed in equal shares at both universities, featuring a broad range of courses and granting two degrees, this Master program endows students with the skills and capacities necessary to compete in the European economic world. With one study year in Pavia, Italy, and one study year in Tübingen, Germany, students experience two cultures, two campus lives, two academic practices. Graduates can look forward to excellent career perspectives in various sectors. At the end of their studies, they are granted two Master degrees: the Laurea Magistrale degree and the Master of Science degree. Thus, graduates have a wide range of career options in international companies or institutions in the public sector. Due to the international focus of the program, graduates are able to get into different working procedures in different countries efficiently and adopt beneficial practices being used in other cultures.... [-]