Program Overview

MSc International Business and Strategy

Overview

Gain the practical skills to develop effective strategies to solve real-world issues and be able to apply a global context to a variety of businesses, wherever in the world you choose to work.

Entry Requirements

• A 2:2 with honours in any discipline from a recognised university.
• We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications.

Pre-Masters Programme for International Students

The Graduate Diploma in Management run by the INTO University of Exeter Centre is a pre-Masters programme designed to enhance your subject knowledge, study skills and English ability. Successful completion of the Diploma (subject to achieving the specific grades of entry) gives students from overseas the skills needed for acceptance onto this Masters programme.

Entry Requirements for International Students

Please visit our entry requirements section for equivalencies from your country and further information on English language requirements.

English Language Requirements

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

Course Content

MSc International Business & Strategy prepares you to discover your career in international business. The aim of the programme is to equip you with the key skill sets required to solve and implement international business strategy.

Compulsory Modules

• BEAM045: Accounting for International Managers (15 credits)
• BEMM801: Entrepreneurship: Business Simulation (15 credits)
• BEMM118: Strategic Innovation Management (15 credits)
• BEMM264: Current Issues in International Business (15 credits)
• BEMM126: Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (15 credits)
• BEMM384: International Business Plan (30 credits)

Optional Modules

• BEAM052: Corporate Governance and Finance (15 credits)
• BEMM059: International Human Resource Management (15 credits)
• BEMM069: Marketing and New Product Innovation (15 credits)
• BEMM114: Managing Operations (15 credits)
• BEMM178: Innovation Management (15 credits)
• BEMM394: Entrepreneurship: New Venture Creation (15 credits)
• BEMM786: Service Design and Innovation (15 credits)
• BEMM190: Digital Transformation (15 credits)
• BEMM820: Organisational Behaviour (15 credits)

Fees

January 2026 Entry

• UK fees per year: £18,600 full-time
• International fees per year: £30,700 full-time

Scholarships

The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.

Teaching and Research

Our research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

Our research-led teaching is combined with practical experiences such as field trips and project work, so that you can apply your learning to real world scenarios. Upon graduation, you will have the skills and knowledge to pursue the career you want, wherever in the world you choose to work.

Careers

This flexible and innovative programme has been designed for ambitious students who want to launch a career across international cultures and be able to apply a global context to a variety of businesses, wherever in the world they choose to work.

Graduate Destinations

Graduates can look to work in a diverse range of roles including:

• International Business Director
• Marketing and Strategy Consultancy
• Procurement and Purchasing Manager
• Business and Commercial Analyst
• Brand Manager
• Human Resource Manager

Related Courses

• Business and Management MSc
• International Business MSc
• Management MSc
• Marketing MSc

Why Exeter?

• Student life
• Our campuses
• International students
• Accommodation
• Apply for a Masters
• Immigration and visas
• Tuition fees and funding