International Management (MSc) drafted
Program start date | Application deadline |
2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Learn how a business operates and study key management concepts on our MSc International Management degree. You'll find out what makes an effective manager and apply your learning to hands-on practical exercises and simulations. This management master’s degree will give you the skills you need to work in organisations across the world.
Our MSc international business management course is open to graduates from a range of academic and professional backgrounds. This UK international management degree encourages you to explore different topics to help you discover what you want to specialise in.
You'll learn:
Industry speakers will provide regular insights into the latest practice and course lecturers will incorporate real-world case studies into their teaching.
The course modules cover:
Our alumni actively share their career paths with new students. When you join this course, you become part of our successful international network of alumni, learning from one another.
Course lead
Your programme leader is Dr Raymond Xiaoti Hu. Raymond is Lecturer in Strategy and Entrepreneurship and the Alumni Engagement Lead within Southampton Business School. Raymond has led and developed international projects for China-Africa Business Council and United Nations Development Programme. His current research projects include social entrepreneurship, digital strategies in social enterprises and entrepreneurial social capital. Please visit
Dr Raymond Hu's staff profile
to find out more about his work.Program Outline
This is a full-time master’s course. You’ll study for 12 months, from September to the following September.
In the first 9 months (semesters 1 and 2) you'll study the taught part of your course.
This is made up of modules that everyone on the course takes, and modules we’ll ask you to choose from a list of options.
During semester 2 you’ll begin preparing for your dissertation.
For the last 3 months, over the summer, you’ll work independently to research and write your dissertation. You’ll have one-to-one meetings with your supervisor during this time to discuss your progress.
Want more detail?
See all the modules in the course.
You’ll need a 2:1 degree in one of the following subject areas:
Your undergraduate degree subject must demonstrate essay based study.
Find the
equivalent international qualifications
for your country.We do not accept the following subjects:
Students requiring a visa to study in the UK
In addition to the University’s own English language proficiency requirements, the UK Home Office sets its own minimum standards for applicants requiring a visa to study in the UK. The current requirements are that:
English Language Tests
The University of Southampton accepts the following UKVI Secure English Language Tests:
Secure English Language Tests
must be dated within the two years immediately preceding the programme start date
as set out in any offer letter issued by the University.The University of Southampton also accepts the following English Language Tests:
Tests taken at a centralised test centre/venue:
iBT
(Test of English as a Foreign Language) The University of Southampton does not recognise MyBest scores and will only accept scores taken in one sitting within the 2 years immediately preceding the programme start date. Please note, we currently do not accept the TOEFLiBT
Paper Edition.Tests taken at home:
Non-SELT English Language Tests
must usually be dated within the two years immediately preceding the programme start date
as set out in any offer letter issued by the University.
Notes:
* You must present both certificates for the LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Bands FY, A, B, C, D, E) and the LanguageCert Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Bands F, G, H, I)
The University does not recognise any test not listed above.