Program Overview

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Extended MSc International Business with Data Analytics with Advanced Practice

Course Overview

Level of study: Pre-Masters
Tuition Fees: Fees and Finances
Entry requirements: A third class, pass or ordinary degree, or equivalent
English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5, or equivalent Other English language tests are accepted, click here to find out more.
Mode of study: Full-time
Duration: 24 months
Assessment method: Coursework (may include in-class tests)
Student finance: Available
Locations: London, Birmingham, Manchester
Start dates: January, May, September
Application deadline: Next application deadline

About this course

Do you wish to make an impact in the world of business?
Do you dream of working in a global industry?

This programme will help you take the next step towards your career goals, equipping you with key skills so you can become a leader in tomorrow’s global business world.

The Extended route is the perfect preparation to make sure you can succeed in your postgraduate studies, while the Advanced Practice will help you gain valuable workplace environment experience and kickstart your career.

Extended route and Advanced Practice

The Extended MSc International Business with Data Analytics with Advanced Practice integrates the Graduate Certificate programme with our standard MSc International Business with Data Analytics with Advanced Practice programme, allowing you entry with qualifications equivalent to a standard degree (third class, pass or ordinary).

With the Advanced Practice option, after completing your postgraduate modules, you will undertake a 15-week long internship, or applied consulting project, working with a real organisation on a live business problem.

• Build a solid foundation in the skills needed for postgraduate studies
• Progress straight into the MSc International Business with Data Analytics with Advanced Practice after passing the Graduate Certificate stage with a minimum pass mark of 50% in each module
• Gain experience of a workplace environment and ‘real world’ issues
• Get career-ready by putting your learning into practice

Please note if you undertake an internship this may be paid or unpaid.

Course Duration

On successful completion of each stage of this programme of study, the duration will be 24 months, according to the following specific intake schedule:

September Start

	Sept-Jan	Jan-May	May-Sept	Sept-Jan	Jan-May	May-Sept
Year 1	Semester 1 Graduate Certificate stage	Semester 2 Masters stage	Semester 3 Masters stage	Autumn break	Semester 4 Advanced Practice stage	Semester 5 Masters stage

January Start

	Jan-May	May-Sept	Sept-Jan	Jan-May	May-Sept	Sept-Jan
Year 1	Semester 1 Graduate Certificate stage	Semester 2 Masters stage	Semester 3 Masters stage	Spring break	Semester 4 Advanced Practice stage	Semester 5 Masters stage

May Start

	May-Sept	Sept-Jan	Jan-May	May-Sept	Sept-Jan	Jan-May
Year 1	Semester 1 Graduate Certificate stage	Semester 2 Masters stage	Semester 3 Masters stage	Summer break	Semester 4 Advanced Practice stage	Semester 5 Masters stage

Teaching and Assessment

• Lectures and seminars: 12-14 hours per week
• Independent study: 38 hours per week
• Assessment: Coursework (may include in-class tests)

Careers and postgraduate opportunities

Businesses are increasingly conducted on a global scale, making this future-focused course ideal if you wish to progress in a business or international career and achieve your ambitions.

Developing skills that are industry-focused and transferrable, you will be the ideal candidate for jobs in a variety of fields and sectors.

• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• Planning
• Data analysis
• Finance
• Marketing

Competitive job roles this programme might open up for you:

• Business Development Manager
• Project Manager
• Human Resources Officer
• Data Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Account Manager
• Finance Manager
• Management Consultant
• Marketing Director

Modules

All modules are core and 15 credits unless specified.

Graduate Certificate

• Research for Business
• Academic Skills for Business
• Entrepreneurial Business

MSc International Business with Data Analytics

• Level 7 MSc Workshop (0 credits)
• Global Business in Context
• International Finance
• Global Marketing & Sales Development
• The Digital Landscape
• Data Analytics for International Business
• Global Strategy Development & Implementation
• International Business Research Skills
• International Entrepreneurship

For students undertaking an internship

• Internship & Professional Development Project (60 credits)

For students not doing an internship

• Applied Consulting Project (60 credits)

And one of the following modules

• Dissertation (60 credits)
• Applied Research Project (60 credits)

Academic requirements

• A third class or pass in a bachelors degree in any discipline, or equivalent; or
• A pass in a non-honours degree with any classification in any discipline, or equivalent; or
• 3-year Diploma (DAZhuan) or equivalent (China only)

For country-specific entry requirements, please visit the entry requirements page

If you are unsure whether your qualifications meet the entry requirements, please contact us and one of our team will contact you to discuss your options.

English language requirements

Applicants must satisfy our general entry requirements as well as meeting specific requirements.

• You will need to provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade 4 – previously grade C – or equivalent).

The general entry requirements are any of the following:

• IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5, or equivalent
• HKDSE English Language – Grade 4 overall with no less than 3 in any of the 4 sub-skills
• Indian Standard XII English – Minimum of 70% (in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Indian Certificate in Secondary Education (ICSE) only)
• WAEC – C6

Tuition fees for 2024/25

• UK/Home: £11,600
• International students:
  • London: £24,550
  • Birmingham: £22,700
  • Manchester: £22,700

Tuition fees for 2025/26

• UK/Home: £11,600
• International students:
  • London: £25,050
  • Birmingham: £23,200
  • Manchester: £23,200

Included in your tuition fees

• Academic Support, including the Academic Community of Excellence (ACE) Team
• Careers and Employability Service
• Class hours (lectures, seminars and tutorials)
• Facilities (computers, on-campus wi-fi, printers, vending machines)
• Library resources, including a large online catalogue of books, journals and more
• Online resources
• Social spaces (quiet study spaces, multi-faith rooms and spaces to socialise)
• Student Support (Welfare Team, Finance Team and more)
• Students Activities Association (SAA) who organise events, trips and societies

Tuition fees do not cover the cost of subject books, stationery, printing and photocopying costs, accommodation, living expenses, travel, hobbies, sports or any other extracurricular activities.

Please note: UK/Home students financing their studies through a postgraduate loan are required to pay a deposit. This deposit will be deducted from the total tuition fee.

Alumni progressing directly from one of our undergraduate programmes are eligible for a reduced deposit rate. Deposits cannot be paid using student finance.

What does my tuition pay for?

• Your teaching in class – this includes seminars, lectures and tutorials
• Access to facilities including computers, Wi-Fi, printers, lockers, multi-faith rooms, quiet study space and social areas. To learn more about available facilities please visit our branch campus pages
• Our library service – both on-campus and an extensive online catalogue of resources
• Careers and Employability Service which provides help with CVs, applications and interview preparation through workshops, drop-ins and 1-2-1 appointments
• The ACE Team (Academic Community of Excellence) who are here to support you with your studies and assignments
• Students Activities Association (SAA) – who organise events on campus, discounted sightseeing trips and help students create and run societies

Scholarships and discounts

For self-funding students, we offer a range of scholarships and early payment fee discounts, you can find out more here.