Program Overview

International Business MSc

Overview

Our International Business course offers aspiring and developing managers the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, skills and understanding of International Business.

Course Details

Level

Postgraduate

UCAS Code

N/A

Start Date

Oct 2025, Feb 2026, May 2026, Oct 2026

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Location

Queen’s Park, Chester

UK Fees

£8,775 for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

£15,000 (2025/26)

Course Structure

Year 1

• Strategic Financial Management (20 Credits) Core
• Understanding and Launching a Sustainable International Business (40 Credits) Core
• Understanding and Managing People (20 Credits) Core
• International Marketing Strategy (20 Credits) Core
• Management Research Methods (20 Credits) Core
• Management Research Project (60 Credits) Option
• New Business Development Proposal (60 Credits) Option
• Case Study In Context (60 Credits) Option

Entry Requirements

• Home Students: Honours degree with a minimum 2:2 honours, or equivalent
• International/EU Students: Honours degree with a minimum 2:2 honours, or equivalent

English Language Requirements

For more information on our English Language requirements, please visit International Entry Requirements.

Where You'll Study

• Queen's Park, Chester
• Home of Chester Business School
• A corporate learning hub
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• Modern learning, historic city
• Close to the city
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Fees and Funding

• Home Students: £8,775 for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Students: £15,000 (2025/26)
• Additional Costs: Books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials, specialist clothing, travel to placements, optional field trips and software
• Bursaries: The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships

Your Future Career

• Job prospects: The MSc International Business can open up global career opportunities in areas such as Retail, Manufacturing, Leisure and Local and National Government and the Not for Profit sector
• Careers service: The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences

Related Courses

• Banking and Finance MSc
• International Finance MSc
• Management MSc
• Master of Business Administration MBA

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