Program Overview

International Business Management MSc

Key Facts

• Level: Master's PG MSc
• Duration: Full Time: 1 Year
• Starting: September, February
• UK Fees 24/25 >: £8,250
• International Fees 24/25 >: £16,995
• Location >: Waterside

Overview

In the emerging borderless global economy, do you have a degree in a non-business subject but aspire to a managerial role in business? Are you looking to enhance previous business studies with a greater knowledge of international business?

Our MSc in International Business Management is designed for people from a diversity of backgrounds, so you won’t need to have specific work or academic experience in business and management.

Our international business management master’s course offers a variety of modules covering a wide range of topics that equip you with the practical skills you need to excel in business management or consultancy, from international logistics and cross-border investments to the cultural and ethical issues involved the practice of international business.

This MSc in international business management prepares you to learn how business can adapt to the rapid change and uncertainty of the modern business environment. It develops your cross-cultural skills to be flexible and effective in different international markets and contexts.

Highlights

• Assessments that reflect real business situations including undertaking a professional practice in International Business project
• Staff and students from all over the world with a variety of backgrounds and cultures
• An opportunity to gain expertise and professional practice in business disciplines without in anyway limiting your employment options
• Benefits from an international curriculum means by the end of your master of international business management, you will have an international network of contacts

Entry Requirements

• Candidates will normally hold a first or second class honours degree or equivalent.
• No work experience is required for admission onto the course.
• For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.
• If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

English Language Requirements

• If English is not your first language, you must meet the following English language requirements:
  • IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skills
• Equivalent qualifications are considered, for further information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our English Language Requirements page.

Course Content

• The international business management course is relevant to those with or without a business degree, although a minimum of a 2:2 classification is required and will prepare you for managerial roles across this emerging global economy.
• The master of business management will build upon your existing capabilities from your first discipline and will develop your conceptual and theoretical understanding of business and management issues, problems and opportunities.
• As well as developing your research and reflection skills at postgraduate level, you will be able to link theory and practice throughout each module which include a variety of study methods such as case studies, business simulations, the completion of an applied research project related to real ‘live’ business issues and in some cases by means of a work-based learning component.

Modules

• Dynamics of Strategy (STRM083)
• Strategic Marketing Management (MKTM044)
• Accounting and Finance for Decision Makers (FINM050)
• International Logistics and Supply Chain (BSOM034)
• Managing Across Cultures (STRM089)
• Business Strategy Simulation (STRM086)
• Professional Practice in International Business (STRM090)

Master's Discount Scheme

We offer a 20% discount on postgraduate tuition fees for students who have previously studied a full time undergraduate degree at the University of Northampton.

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26 Tuition Fees
  • UK: £8,500
  • International: £17,495
• Scholarships and Bursaries
  • To see what Scholarships and funding may be available to you, please visit ourBursaries and Scholarships page.
• 2024/25 Tuition Fees
  • UK: £8,250
  • International: £16,995

Staff

• Lecturer in Strategic Management
  International Business Management MSc
• Lecturer in International Business
  International Business Management MSc

Careers and Employability

MSc International Business Management aims to develop the managers of the future by providing a level of education to those seeking a generalist, broadly based management qualification. This business management masters is particularly relevant to those without a business background (either academic or employment) who have not previously committed to a specific/specialist career path.

Campus Facilities

By studying our MSc International business Management degree, you will have the opportunity to use the University of Northampton’s on-campus facilities, services, and study areas.

Related Courses

• Master of Business Administration MBA
• Executive Master of Business Administration MBA