| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
| 2024-06-01 | - |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Online MSc International Management from Birmingham Business School is a 100% online program designed to equip students with the skills needed to succeed in today's global business environment. Combining theory with a flexible online platform, the program covers core modules including international marketing, finance, strategy, and entrepreneurship. Graduates benefit from in-house career advice and access to a diverse global learning environment.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Online MSc International Management is a 100% online program designed for graduates, career-changers, and working professionals. It aims to equip students with the practical skills needed to succeed in today's competitive global business environment. The program is delivered through the triple-accredited Birmingham Business School, ranked 71st in the world for MSc Management (QS Business Masters Rankings 2023). It combines the latest research and theory with an innovative online learning platform, providing students with both specialist knowledge and the flexibility to suit a career-driven lifestyle.
Objectives:
The program aims to help students:
- Analyze, address, and overcome complex problems in global business
- Develop critical managerial skills and master practical applications
- Challenge critical thinking on global business issues
- Gain international perspectives of organizations and management theory
Outline:
The Online MSc International Management is a 180-credit full masters program. Students study six 10-credit modules in year one, followed by six 10-credit modules in year two. Each module lasts approximately eight weeks. Students enroll onto these modules one at a time and in a linear structure to ensure they grasp the fundamentals of business in manageable sections.
Year One Core Modules:
- International marketing
- International accounting and finance
- Managing global operations
- Organisational behaviour and HRM in a global context
- International business
- Economics and Economic Policy for Business
Year Two Core Modules:
- Strategy
- Global entrepreneurship
- Managing global service
- Integrative capstone module
- International marketing strategy
- Research methods in international business
Year Three Core Modules:
- Dissertation Students have the opportunity to complete a dissertation at the end of year two. This is a research project which can be tailored to a specific area of interest, or to your own business environment. The dissertation is equal to 60 credits of study.
Teaching:
The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Video lectures: Accessing content at any time and from any device
- Interactive assignments: Actively participating in learning exercises
- Real-life case studies: Gain skills you can apply to your organization immediately
- Peer interaction: Connect with peers, professors, and tutors online The program also features four live lecture sessions (known as connect sessions) per module. These interactive sessions run on Saturdays for two hours and 15 minutes (with a break halfway through). Students have the opportunity to dissect the week’s learnings, present their work, and discuss case study exercises.
Careers:
The program aims to help students become more employable and progress in their careers. It provides bespoke in-house careers advice from professionally qualified consultants at Birmingham Business School. Students can receive one-to-one coaching on Skype or other communication tools and can work with consultants to clarify their aspirations and develop an employment strategy.
Other:
The program is one of the first 100% online MSc courses to be accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). Students come from over 70 countries, providing a diverse and global learning environment. The University of Birmingham is the most targeted university of top UK employers (High Fliers Research 2024).
