Start dates: September, January, May

Tuition fees (2018/19): UK/EU: £7,995 International: £14,500

Working in a large, modern, international organisation, a medium sized company or even a small start-up firm requires a range of business capabilities. The most valuable employees are those who have not only a sound knowledge and understanding of the various parts of a business but those who are quick learners and team players with leadership potential.

The MSc Business with International Management programme will give students both the general business knowledge and understanding as well as the personal skills needed for a wide variety of roles. The programme has been developed for recent graduates in non-business disciplines who wanted to add a business dimension to their undergraduate specialism.... [-]

The Royal Holloway International Management (Marketing) MSc is a rigorous - and rewarding programme aimed at ambitious and self-motivated individuals at the outset of their professional working life who have studied management previously. It is ideal for those who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree in general management (marketing) with an international orientation and will prepare you to enter the globalised world of work on a competitive footing, maximising your potential and widening your choices.

On graduating you will have a comprehensive and integrated knowledge and understanding of organisations, their management and the marketing environment in which they operate. As part of this, you will have examined accounting and finance from a managers point of view and evaluated the impact of internal and external factors on the kinds of human resource strategies drawn up by international organisations. The course will focus on an understanding of how international marketing fits into the organisation and running of a company or multi-company corporation.... [-]

This programme is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Students are eligible for Associate Membership whilst studying on the programme, and subject to CMI approval, may also be awarded a CMI Diploma Level 7 in Strategic Management and Leadership.

Developed in response to the growth of globalisation, the programme advances your theoretical knowledge and practical skills in international management and business development, whilst developing your ability to adapt these to different cultural environments.

The MSc International Management and Business Development provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by managers operating in an international organisational environment as well as the strategies, policies and practices key to developing existing or new businesses in a responsible manner.... [-]

Managing on a global scale – this 12-month programme combines academic rigour with practical skills and unique research to give you a world-class international business education. You’ll gain a critical understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing both multinationals and SMEs in a rapidly evolving and dynamic global economy. Sheffield University Management School combines its expertise with the university’s internationally-renowned School of East Asian Studies to give you an in-depth understanding of business styles and practice in East Asia, as well as traditional English-speaking, European and emerging markets. The CourseThis programme’s content is practical, so you’ll learn business skills and real-world solutions you can apply within the workplace from internationally-known experts in their field. Learning from a broad range of academics, you’ll gain a qualification ideally suited to prepare you for a role in a multinational or SME firm. This course will provide an excellent grounding in the challenges and opportunities of doing business across the world. The MSc in International Management is taught full-time over two semesters followed by a project dissertation, through a combination of lectures, seminars, case studies and group work to develop intercultural collaboration. Learning is encouraged through web-based discussion groups. Students are assessed through individual assignments, group projects, examinations and their project/dissertation.... [-]

Minimum 12 months, maximum three years.

This course is designed for graduates from a non-business discipline wanting to develop their skills and knowledge in order to become a successful manager in a global business organisation.

You will learn about and critically evaluate evidence-based best practice to inform and improve your own skills.... [-]

This course is for

Graduates who want to work in multinational companies or manage in an international context.

Gain an advanced understanding of the international business environment. Develop a deep understanding of the national and cultural contexts in which firms operate. You’ll graduate prepared for the challenges of global management.

Our MSc covers a variety of business functions and is interdisciplinary. We combine management studies with an understanding of the international economic environment. You’ll learn to appreciate and keep up with the complex and changing nature of today’s globalised marketplace.

Benefit from a streamlined visa application process and get six months leave after your course.... [-]

Gain a strong understanding of the complexities of the global business environment. This will help you succeed in an international enterprise.

You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of the business systems in Europe, East Asia, and emerging economies.

You can tailor your degree to your own interests, choosing options including marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship.

Choose to study this course full time or part time, to fit around your work and family life. Modules for the full-time course are listed below.... [-]

This programme will prepare you to pursue a career in management with multinational companies or companies engaged in international business; and to progress, if desired, to one of Birkbeck's research degree programmes.

It fosters the development of a broad-based knowledge and expertise in the following areas:

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.... [-]

Many of the best-known companies in the world (Microsoft, Nokia, Rolls Royce and Sony) base their global commercial success on their ability to innovate and apply new technologies in both products and operating processes. These abilities are now becoming critical for any organisation wishing to operate successfully on the international stage. This Master's programme is designed to provide an interdisciplinary perspective on the key issues facing such organisations, covering a wide range of topics and is aimed at those wishing to take a leading role in managing innovation and technological change in an international environment. The course will provide The knowledge to manage the development, acquisition and operation of technology in a globally competitive environment and contribute to the management of international operations and collaborative activities. You will develop the skills to generate solutions through product & process development and continually improve international competitiveness. You will understand the impact of e-business technologies and develop skills to contribute to the strategic aspects of design management.... [-]

In this full-time programme, students will study the management challenges encountered by global organisations, with particular emphasis on attracting, managing and developing people.

The programme brings together cutting-edge scholarship on global business management and international human resource management to provide a bespoke learning experience tailored to students looking to pursue senior roles that have a strong ‘people management’ element.

You'll study

You’ll study a tailored programme of human resources (HR) and business modules that specifically prepare students for management roles within global multinational enterprises and other international organisations. Human resource learning will be delivered through targeted modules such as:... [-]

Our one year, full-time MSc in Management programmes are designed to provide you with the tools, techniques and knowledge to succeed in business.

One of the few certainties in an ever-evolving commercial world is that business is becoming increasingly international. That’s why our MSc Management (International Business) focuses on equipping you with an in-depth understanding of the realities of management in a global context.

The programme consists of a set of core and elective modules, culminating in a practice-based business project or a research-based dissertation.... [-]

Duration: One calendar year full-time; two calendar years part-time

Minimum Entry Requirements: Minimum first degree with good grades in any subject equivalent to a UK upper second class honours. Relevant professional qualifications or experience will be considered.

Start of programme: September intake only

This programme focuses on management and its environment in China and includes high-level courses in international management and finance disciplines. It draws upon China experts and management specialists within the University and from positions within commerce, finance and government. The core modules enable you to study the principles and applications of international management and the interplay between global and local factors influencing management in China. You can use the elective modules to focus on either management skills that can be applied worldwide or specialise in understanding the Chinese business environment. The programme combines the study of China with close attention to the business worlds of Hong Kong and Taiwan. For those who choose to, this programme also offers the opportunity to learn Chinese - either at an introductory level or at an advanced level for business purposes. No knowledge of Chinese is required to complete the MSc programme successfully since English language materials are used.... [-]

Master of Science in International Management

The Master of Science International Management is a programme offered by six leading international business schools who are all partners of the International Partnership of Business Schools (IPBS). The entire programme is taught in English. The programme requires study in two countries starting with the first partner and graduating with the MIM degree from the second partner. Students are awarded the MIM from the second institution. Classes start in the fall and finish at the end of spring the following year. The Thesis requirement along with basic work experience prerequisite for graduation may extend time to completion of the degree depending on the pair of partner schools the student chooses.... [-]

Be it people, strategy, networks or markets, they all require expert management. But the difference between strong and poor management can mean the difference between success and failure for an organization. That’s a lot of pressure on any manager’s shoulders. Empowering yourself with the business skills and acumen will help you become a dynamic leader.

Business is a broad and fascinating subject with many different areas to specialize in. Those new to and practicing in management will need a strong grasp of all areas of an organization and how these networked departments work together in order to become a much demanded 'chameleon' of business.

The International Business Management framework is a combination of truly contemporary, specialist units, and our internationally rich culture provides a global perspective on management in practice across the globe.... [-]