Today, the majority of firms operate internationally. Some firms only do some regional exporting, others have extensive sales operations in foreign markets and source their inputs from all over the world. Managing complex international operations well is a core competitive advantage for organisations today. Not only in terms of sales and profits but also in doing it sustainable and ethical with sensitivity and respect for cultural differences.

Interested in driving successful operations in an international context? The Master’s programme in International Management at Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) is a highly international, multidisciplinary management programme that pays attention not just to business issues, but to corporate social responsibility, ethics and human behaviour as well. Founded firmly in economics and international financial management, this specialised MSc is designed for a new generation of managers who understand that the real ‘story behind the numbers’ includes well being for all stakeholders. The MSc in International Management puts the management of international organisations in the spotlight, covering various key elements of global decision-making. Core to this Master is the management of international operations including entry strategies in foreign markets, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and cross-cultural leadership. Further, senior executives’ main role is to create new opportunities and maximise the impact of firms in society, so there is a strong emphasis in this Master’s programme on global innovation strategies, entrepreneurship, and corporate social responsibility.... [-]

The International Management (IM) track is one of the seven tracks within the Master in Business Administration. You will become familiar with key theories and principles and be exposed to real challenges faced by multinational companies. To this end, several courses adopt a case study approach to facilitate your active engagement with real-world international management scenarios. This allows you to combine foundational courses in IM with your personal selection of Business Lab courses.

The relevance of multinational companies and the interconnectedness between countries have dramatically increased in recent years. At the same time, countries continue to differ along a wide range of dimensions and multinationals are faced with continuous challenges in the pursuit of their international operations across the world. How do multinationals respond to Brexit? How does the introduction of trade tariffs affect firms’ international strategies? How can political issues influence multinationals’ activities in a given country? These are only a few of the key questions that arise when examining the international business landscape. The IM track is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the theory and practice of international management that will allow you to give a rigorous and relevant answer to such questions.... [-]