International Business Management MSc

Program Overview

International Business Management MSc

Overview

Our MSc in International Business Management prepares you for a huge variety of business roles in a global context, whether you're interested in entrepreneurship, global innovation, corporate strategy, consultancy, or multinational management. Our staff and students are drawn from all over the world with widely varied expertise, making this MSc a truly international programme.

The course looks toward future trends in business, from the changing role of business in society to the impact that rapidly evolving technology has on business in a global context. We train you to be mobile across different markets in high-tech, knowledge-intensive industries; remain flexible in the face of technological change, and maintain an international outlook as the world evolves.

You'll learn about the way businesses can adapt to new challenges, from the importance of sustainability in the face of climate change to the rise of robotics and the Internet of Things.

Based in University Square Stratford, close to the commercial and financial centres of the City of London and Canary Wharf, you will benefit from fantastic facilities in a purpose-built learning environment.

The course is designed to resonate with people from a variety of backgrounds, so you won't need to have specific academic or work experience. Throughout the degree, you will develop crucial analytical, research, and communication skills as you work on projects with your fellow students and undertake your own original research. Our personal tutoring scheme also gives you access to bespoke academic advice and exciting industry opportunities.

This course is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM).

Course Options

• MSc
• MSc with Placement Year

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:2) or equivalent in any subject from a recognised institution.
• Level 7 BTEC Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership with no fails.

International Qualifications

We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications.

English Language Requirements

• Overall IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent).
• If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English course.

Mature Applicants and Those Without Formal Qualifications

As an inclusive university, we recognise those who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications usually required. We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to study and have the relevant life/work experience that equips them to succeed on the course.

Fees, Funding, and Additional Costs

Fees

• EU, EEA and Swiss Nationals starting a course from September 2021, will no longer be eligible for Home fees.
• Tuition fees are subject to annual change.

Funding

• Postgraduate Loans Scheme: £10,280 to fund your Masters Programme under the Postgraduate Loans (PGL) scheme.
• Postgraduate Scholarship: Apply for a 50 per cent discount on your tuition fees.
• Alumni Discount: up to 15% fee waiver (exclusions apply).
• Early Payment Discount: 5% fee waiver.
• Asylum Seekers scholarship: 100% fee waiver.
• Civic Engagement: £1,000.
• Hardship Bursary: up to £2,000.
• Sport Scholarships: Up to £6,000.

Additional Costs

• Textbooks: You may prefer to, or be required to, buy your own copy of key textbooks.
• Computer equipment: You may find it useful to have your own PC, laptop or tablet which you can use around campus and in halls of residences.
• Printing: Printing and photocopying costs are not included in your tuition fees.
• Travel: Travel costs are not included but we do have a free intersite bus service which links the campuses and halls of residence.

Placement Year

This course offers you the option of a work placement. It's not compulsory but will give you extra credits. You will get professional experience in the workplace, build connections, and perhaps improve your academic performance. It will look good on your CV and help your job prospects.

What Makes This Course Different

• Benefit from our London location: London's global financial centre, Canary Wharf, is just around the corner and East London as a whole is a prime location for new international businesses.
• Placement: You can opt to have a placement year to gain hands-on experience in the real world and effectively connect what you will have learnt at university to the industry.
• University of the Year for Teaching Quality: We are proud to be the University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

Accreditation

• APM accredited: This course is professionally accredited by the Association for Project Management.

Course Modules

• Managing Resources in an International Business Environment (Core Module)
• Global Project Management in Practice (Core Module)
• Managing Sustainable Global Value Chains (Core Module)
• Organisational Behaviour and Global Strategy (Core Module)
• Mental Wealth: Professional Fitness and Leadership (Core Module)
• Applied Business Project (Core Module)
• Optional Placement Year (Optional Module)

What We're Researching

At the University of East London we are working on the some of the big issues that will define our future; from sustainable architecture and ethical AI, to health inequality and breaking down barriers in the creative industries.

Your Future Career

This course equips you with the knowledge to pursue an international career in business. Relevant occupations include trainee/junior managers in multinational corporations, entrepreneurship, running a small business, or becoming a consultant to SMEs or NGOs.

How We Support Your Career Ambitions

• Career Zone: Our dedicated and award-winning team provide you with careers and employability resources, including online jobs board, mentoring programmes, 1-2-1 career coaching services, careers workshops, and employer events.
• Mental Wealth programme: Our Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme which issues you with a Careers Passport to track the skills you’ve mastered.

How You'll Learn

As a postgraduate student, you will be expected to conduct independent work and research, supported by our experienced international business academics. We will provide you with the tools and methods, including an online portal, to access business databases, real industry cases, and other study sources.

How You'll Be Assessed

You'll be assessed through a mixture of different methods, allowing you to develop multiple study skills and demonstrate your abilities in a variety of ways. Seminars and interactive case studies characterise this course.

Campus and Facilities

• University Square Stratford, London, E15 1NF
• Modern facilities include performing arts spaces, three performance studios, the Harvard lecture theatre, the multimedia Weston Learning Centre, a dedicated MBA suite and teaching space, a 300-seat specialised tiered lecture, and a simulated courtroom for mooting experience.

Who Teaches This Course

This course is delivered by the Royal Docks School of Business and Law. The teaching team includes qualified academics, practitioners, and industry experts as guest speakers.