International Management

Program Overview

International Management MSc

Key Information

Study mode: Full time Duration: One year full-time, September to September Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent): UK 180 / ECTS 90 Application status: Open Start date: September 2025

Course Essentials

The International Management MSc offers a demanding and stimulating course, with emphasis placed on providing global capabilities required for business success. You will study International Business Strategy, Accounting and Finance, Comparative Management and Governance, Crafting Entrepreneurial Opportunities, Sustainable Business, Leadership in Context and Research Skills and Business Analytics as well as a range of optional modules. In the second semester you have the opportunity to choose electives from a range of modules and either a Business Research Project (individual or group), a Business Consulting Project (group – competitive entry by application) or a Business Experience Project (requires a self-sourced internship), to reflect your interests.

Base Campuses

• Strand Campus: Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
• Waterloo Campus: Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties

Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.

Regulating Bodies

King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Entry Requirements

UK Applicants

• Standard requirements: A minimum high 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above
• Programme-Specific Requirements: Undergraduate degree high 2:1 honours (i.e. overall average of at least 65% across all years of study) required in any academic subject.

International Applicants

• Equivalent International qualifications: Select a country to view equivalent qualifications
• English language requirements: English language band B

Teaching and Structure

Teaching Methods

We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.

Assessment

Your performance will be assessed through a combination of different assessment types. While there are some written examinations, the programme emphasises practical coursework of an individual and group nature.

Structure

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits.

Required Modules

• International Business Strategy (15 credits)
• Accounting & Finance (15 credits)
• Comparative Management and Governance (15 credits)
• Research Skills & Business Analytics (15 credits)
• Leadership in Context (15 credits)
• Sustainable Business (15 credits)
• Crafting Entrepreneurial Opportunities (15 credits)
• Business Research Project (45 credits) or Business Consulting Project (45 credits) or Business Experience Project (45 credits)

Optional Modules

In addition, you are required to take 30 credits from a range of optional modules which can vary from year to year, but may typically include:

• International Human Resource Management and Employment Relations (15 credits)
• Marketing, Interaction and Technology (15 credits)
• Financial Management (15 credits)
• European Business Context and Corporate Strategies (15 credits)
• Strategy and Business Model Innovation (15 credits)
• Family Business (15 credits)

Employability

As a Business School student you not only have full access to all the award winning events and resources from our central team King’s Careers and Employability service but a bespoke service curated especially for you by our dedicated careers team.

• Develop greater self-awareness of strengths, interests and values. Increase confidence in presenting yours authentic self to employers and making career decisions that work for you.
• Gain insight, make connections and uncover opportunities through our campus events and connections with world- leading organisations, alumni, thought leaders and investors.
• Sharpen your application skills for internships, placements, graduate schemes and jobs using cutting edge technology combined with personalised expert feedback and specialised workshops.
• Build an impressive portfolio of work relevant domain knowledge, leadership, workplace digital or technical skills through employer and professional programmes and micro-certifications.
• Apply and hone your skills in a real world context. Access a world-class range of internships, placements, start-up incubators, leadership initiatives and focused diversity and inclusion opportunities.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

• UK: Full time: £31,600 per year (2025/26)
• International: Full time: £37,800 per year (2025/26)

Deposit

If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment.

• Home deposit: £500
• International deposit: £2000

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

• Books if you choose to buy your own copies
• Clothing for course related events and competitions, including business attire
• Library fees and fines
• Personal photocopies
• Printing course handouts
• Society membership fees
• Stationery
• Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
• Graduation costs

Funding

To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.