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Students
Tuition Fee
USD 33,518
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Construction Management | Roofing | Urban Planning | Apparel Design | Art Theory
Area of study
Business and Administration
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 33,518
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2023-09-01-
About Program

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:

  • how organisations operate and are managed
  • how to resolve issues through your understanding of management concepts
  • analytical, communication and self-management skills
  • 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:

  • management within a global context
  • strategic management
  • marketing
  • accounting and control
  • responsible leadership decision making
  • operations management
  • 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.

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    Admission Requirements

    You’ll need a 2:1 degree in one of the following subject areas:

  • business
  • economics
  • science
  • engineering
  • IT
  • management
  • marketing
  • communication
  • education
  • political science
  • sociology
  • Your undergraduate degree subject must demonstrate essay based study.

    Find the

    equivalent international qualifications

    for your country.

    We do not accept the following subjects:

  • Language Studies – degrees that focus on learning a language or how to translate, such as 'Business English', 'Applied English', or 'Translation', are not acceptable. However, this restriction does not apply to ‘English’ and ‘English literature’ degrees of the kind taught in the UK.
  • Art/Design/Vocational Studies – degrees that focus on learning a particular form of art, craft or vocation. These include degrees in art, graphic design, photography, television broadcasting, script writing, or performance/dance.
  • 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:

  • Students studying below degree level and those applicants who are required to study the University’s pre-sessional English programme must obtain a UKVI approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as IELTS.
  • Students who are studying above degree level i.e. Bachelor’s level or higher and those who are not required to pass the University’s pre-sessional English programme for entry on their substantive programme may take any of the tests or qualifications listed below.

  • English Language Tests

    The University of Southampton accepts the following UKVI Secure English Language Tests:

  • IELTS (Academic) (International English Language Testing System)
  • PTE Academic UKVI
  • LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
  • PSI Services (UK) Ltd; Skills for English UKVI (4 component)
  • Trinity College London ISE (Integrated Skills in English)
  • 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:

  • Cambridge English: Proficiency and Advanced
  • Cambridge English First (FCE) – only acceptable to applicants applying for foundation year programmes
  • LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Speaking) (Communicator B2) and LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Communicator B2)*
  • LanguageCert Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Speaking) (Expert C1) and LanguageCert Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Expert C1)*
  • PTE Academic
  • TOEFL

    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 TOEFL

    iBT

    Paper Edition.
  • Tests taken at home:

  • Duolingo English Test
  • IELTS Online
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Online
  • TOEFL iBT Home Edition
  • LanguageCert ESOL Online
  • 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.

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