International Business Management

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MSc

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Location

University of Staffordshire London

Start dates available

January 2027

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Are you looking to develop your career in international business, leadership or management? Our one-year International Business Management MSc is designed to develop your knowledge of HR management, finance, marketing, strategy, and supply chain management in the context of international business.

Our MSc in International Business Management programme equips you with the key skills needed for a variety of business roles in a global context.

You will develop the ability to think and work across boundaries and borders be equipped for the changing role of business in today's interconnected society. You'll also learn about how businesses adapt to new opportunities and challenges including the Internet of Things, climate change and international cultural differences.

Our recent graduates have gained employment in management consultancy, international and governmental agencies, international banking, and with multinational companies.

As technology has advanced, global trade has become increasingly accessible. So business is more competitive than ever and companies have new hurdles to overcome.

Our International Business Management MSc is geared towards developing your understanding of business in a global context, applying your knowledge and finding innovative solutions.

You’ll explore a range of areas to help you see the bigger picture – from the key factors impacting future patterns of global economic growth to asset value measurement systems.

Throughout this course, we’ll help you improve your decision-making skills and prepare you for a career in a leadership or management role.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc International Business Management

Duration

University of Staffordshire postgraduate courses are usually 1 academic year duration when studying full-time and 2-3 academic years duration for part-time.

Course content

In your first semester, you’ll explore areas such as leadership, financial reporting, the global digital environment and factors influencing economic growth.

In semester two, we’ll challenge you to apply, analyse and evaluate a range of strategic tools, models and concepts. You’ll also get to grips with international supply chain management, HR management in a global context and research methods.

In your final semester, you’ll complete a dissertation. We’ll assign you a supervisor who will support you as you critically review your chosen area of International Business Management.

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.

Year 1 compulsory modules
Year 1 compulsory modules
Business Research Methods (With International Focus)	20 credits
Cross-Cultural Management And Leadership	20 credits
Financial Analysis In A Global Context	20 credits
International Consultancy In Practice	20 credits
International Marketing	20 credits
Strategy For Value Creation	20 credits
Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management	20 credits

Show 2 optional modules

Year 1 compulsory modules
Year 1 optional modules
Applied Research Project (With International Focus)	40 credits
Dissertation (With International Focus)	40 credits

Show 7 compulsory modules

Entry requirements

A UK 2.2 Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any subject. Evidence of satisfactory English language skills is required for international candidates where English is not their first language, such as IELTS - overall score 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening) or equivalent.

International entry requirements

For equivalent entry requirements in your home country, please see the information on our country pages.

International entry requirements in your country

Get country-specific details on entry requirements, fees, scholarships and support services. Choose your country to see how University of Staffordshire can support you from application to arrival.

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Facilities

Study at our London campus at Here East, located within a hub of businesses, technology and creative organisations.

The Den

The perfect space to chill out with comfy sofas and booths and food prep spaces if you want to bring your food from home. Read more

The Den includes:

Lockers to store your personal items
Comfy booths to sit, chat and eat in
Electrical sockets to plug in your devices
Wireless pads that charge the latest smartphones
A prep area for food and drinks
Fridges to keep snacks in
Low, soft seating for kicking band and unwinding

The Hall

Integrate yourself with the buzz of digital technologies in The Hall, a space dedicated to discussion and meetings. This flexible space can be configured to suit the needs of up to 30 students, with electrical points and multiple seating areas.

The Stage

The Stage is a 20 person capacity presentation space equipped with conferencing facilities.

Knowledge Exchange 1 & 2

One of the main teaching spaces within the Digital Loft, Knowledge 1 and 2 has banks of dual screen monitors running industry-standard graphics cards.

Careers

This course can prepare you for a range of careers across international business, management and consultancy.

After completing our International Business Management MSc, you’ll be equipped to work in the following roles in various business sectors:

Management analyst/consultant
Sales manager
International trader
Finance controller
Business development manager

Eager for more knowledge? Upon completion, you’ll be ideally placed for further academic study at PhD level.

Students on this programme have the opportunity to enhance their studies with a placement year, gain valuable work experience, and take part in international activities—potentially supported by the Turing funding.

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Teaching and assessment

Teaching

We know that everyone learns differently. So, not only do we use traditional ways of teaching like lectures, we also use problem-based learning to help you apply your skills.

For this course, you will:

Work with others on group work
Delve deeper into subject areas in workshops
Be expected to study independently

Our teaching is supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your lectures wherever you are.

We’ll also assign you a supervisor to support you throughout your research project – from choosing an area to study to making recommendations from a global perspective.

Assessment

There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).

Practice assessments do not count towards your final mark. These are your chance to test your understanding – and learn how to improve for the real thing.

You’ll have formal assessments at the end of each module. These could include essays, exams, or portfolios.

Learning support

Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you with:

Study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
Academic writing (including how to reference)
Research skills
Critical thinking
Revision, assessment and exam skills (including time management)

Additional support

If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.

Feedback

We know that it’s important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do.

We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days. The format will vary for each module.

Staff

Please note, teaching team staff members may change during your studies.

Dr Mohammad Wasim

Senior Lecturer

Ali has industry experience in roles such as product management, brand management and operations. He joined Staffordshire University in 2017 after completing his PhD in Management. He is Deputy Award Leader for Undergraduate Business Management.

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Bharati Singh

Course Director

Bharati is the Course Leader for the MBA and undergraduate Business Management and Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship courses. She teaches across the undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes within the Business School.

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Khaoula Omhand

Lecturer

Khaoula Omhand is a lecturer in Business management and leadership. Who has held previous posts in other higher education institutions and led environmental consultancy projects in Africa and Europe.

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Muhammad Khan

Lecturer in Digital Marketing

Muhammad is a Lecturer in Digital Marketing with nearly a decade of teaching experience. His expertise spans consumer behaviour, advertisement effectiveness, digital marketing trends, and managing social media campaigns.

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Kathryn Mitchell

Senior Lecturer

Lecturer in Digital Marketing, specialising in developing strategy in changing and disruptive environments, assessing occupational competency and using technology to increase operational efficiency. Kathryn joined Staffordshire University in 2019.

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Fees

For the course starting on 25 January 2027 the tuition fees are:

Tuition fees for MSc-Full-time
Study option	UK / Channel Islands	International
Full-time	£9,435 per course	£17,500 per course

If you would like to know more about the fees listed and what this means to you then please get in touch with our Enquiries Team.

Alumni discount

If you've previously completed a University Staffordshire undergraduate degree (excluding HND and foundation degrees) you may be entitled to a discount of 25% off your course fees for any subsequent postgraduate taught course (terms apply, see the alumni discount page for details). If you have any questions about how this relates to you, please contact feesandbursaries@staffs.ac.uk.

Not included in tuition fees
Not included in the fees:
Students on this course are required to attend an overseas trip in their third semester as part of the module International Consultancy in Practice. Students will need to contribute towards travel costs, which will cover accommodation, attendance at multinational company visits, travel insurance, and some meals. Students will be responsible for covering the cost of their own evening meals and lunches, as well as any visa-related expenses required for travel.

Accommodation and living costs
Accommodation and living costs
Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. For more information on accommodation and living costs, please see: Accommodation

Sources of financial support

Providing you are studying towards a full Masters qualification you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan to help with tuition fees, maintenance and other associated costs. Student loans are available for many of our postgraduate degrees and are provided by the Student Loans Company (SLC). The loan can cover a wide range of postgraduate study options; part-time, full-time and distance learning.

For more information and how to apply visit masters loan.

Our students

With the right mix of local and international students, this course not only opened a path to educational growth but also provided a great chance to network with like-minded students.

Lakshini Pereira

MBA Business Administration, London

The business theories, marketing case studies and business simulation models that I explored, analysed, and applied through assignments directly translated into my real-world work as a digital marketer, making the learning both practical and impactful.

Kamya Ram

MBA Business Administration, London

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Location	Award	Study option	Start date	Apply Link
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Rules and regulations

If you are offered a place at University Staffordshire, your offer will be subject to our rules, regulations and enrolment conditions, which may vary from time to time.

Students of University Staffordshire enter into a contract with us and are bound by these rules and regulations, which are subject to change. For more information, please see: University Policies and Regulations.