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This programme develops advanced understanding of the strategic and organisational choices involved in managing across international markets. The curriculum examines global strategy, market entry, international operations, cross-cultural leadership and responsible trade, linking conceptual study with current questions in organisations working across diverse markets and institutions.
You will examine international business cases and develop responses that account for commercial aims, cultural context, regulation and stakeholder impact. You will work through guided activities, applied scenarios and peer discussion, developing a disciplined approach to evidence, communication and independent work.
The programme combines strategic analysis with a responsible approach to global business, considering sustainability, ethics and the uneven conditions of international exchange. Learning is organised for online participation, with clear milestones, tutor feedback and space to connect ideas across the programme. Throughout, opportunities to compare perspectives and receive formative feedback help consolidate your understanding, refine your judgement and prepare you to engage confidently with unfamiliar professional challenges. The final stage invites you to bring your learning together in a sustained piece of work.
What You’ll Learn
- Critically assess international business environments
- Develop global market and expansion strategies
- Lead across cultural and institutional differences
- Evaluate international operations and supply choices
- Apply responsible trade and sustainability considerations
- Complete an independent international business investigation
Programme Structure
Core Modules
- Global Strategy and Competitiveness
- International Market Entry
- Cross-Cultural Leadership
- Global Operations and Supply Networks
- Responsible International Business
Research and Applied Practice
- Research Methods for International Business
Final Project
- MSc International Business Management Dissertation or Consultancy Project
Entry Requirements
Applicants are normally expected to hold an undergraduate degree or demonstrate equivalent professional experience. Applications from candidates with varied academic backgrounds may be considered where they can show readiness for advanced study and reflective practice.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate English-language proficiency appropriate for degree-level study. Equivalent evidence of English proficiency may be considered as part of the application.
Assessment
Assessment is practice-oriented and may include strategic analyses, consultancy-style reports, case studies, presentations, reflective work and individual or collaborative projects. The final applied project or dissertation enables sustained investigation of a topic aligned with the programme.
Career Opportunities
- International Business Manager
- Global Market Analyst
- Export Manager
- International Operations Manager
- Trade Consultant
- Business Development Manager
Further Study
Graduates may progress to doctoral study where entry requirements are met or undertake specialist development in global strategy, trade, supply management or cross-cultural leadership.