Level Of Study
Postgraduate
Fees
2024/25: £9,500 (London), £8,250 (Birmingham, Manchester)
Entry Requirements
A 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall (or above) with no less than 5.5 in any component
Mode Of Study
Full-time Blended learning: Daytime or Evening and Weekend
Duration
1 year
Assessment Methods
Coursework, presentations, and portfolios
Start Date
November, April, August
Locations
London, Birmingham & Manchester
This MSc International Business Management programme is ideal for anyone seeking to enter a career involving becoming a manager, business owner, or entrepreneur.
As part of this Masters degree, you’ll develop your skills as a professional so that you can excel in international business environments. You’ll learn key business management theories, technical skills, and training that will enable you to compete in the globalised job market.
Through a mix of lectures, workshops and tutorials you’ll develop your skills in:
The workplace is brought straight into the classroom on this Masters degree with the unique element of a live business simulation, where you will run a global business as part of a management team to gain experience in managerial decision-making.
You will also utilise case studies and research topical issues to develop your consultancy skills and will be offered Interpersonal Skills Coaching.
This international business management Masters is delivered as part of a partnership between QA Higher Education and London Metropolitan University. The programme is validated by the University and delivered by QA Higher Education.
You will study a range of modules including:
The main aim of this Masters degree is to give you a strong overview of the international, interconnected business world that we live in, and ensure you have the confidence and critical ability to explore and capitalise on business opportunities and to solve problems as managers or entrepreneurs without boundaries.
You will have lectures, workshops, and tutorials totalling 9 hours per week on our MSc International Business Management degree. You are also expected to complete independent study totalling 31 hours per week.
You’ll be assessed through formative and summative assessments including individual presentations, group presentations, business report writing, and in your final year you will either write a dissertation or complete a consultancy project.
We want to equip you with the key skills you need, enhancing your employability and preparing you for the next steps in your career. Flexible working is now a permanent feature for many businesses globally and the experience you will gain by studying through a blended learning model will help you prepare for this, building your confidence ready for success in the digital workplace.
We’re focused on a digital future and your Masters degree plays an important part in preparing for this, helping you to achieve your employability goals and life ambitions.
The number of live contact hours that you have with your lecturers remains the same:
Our blended approach offers the best of both live online and on-campus learning opportunities, and your blended timetables will typically follow one of the below:
Please note that the blended timetable pattern will be decided by the scheduling team.
Visit our blended learning page for further information.
As part of this Masters in international business management, UK nationals can choose our evening and weekend study option if this is more convenient for you.
This study option offers exactly the same levels of student support and the ability to balance your full-time studies with your personal life.
All units are core and are worth 20 credits, unless specified.
This module will introduce you to operations and technology management and explore how businesses create value through their operations.
You will develop an understanding of the links between technology and operations, which is crucial knowledge for anyone aspiring to be a business manager, owner, or entrepreneur.
On this module you will also carry out analysis through process mapping and problem solving using both case studies and other active learning exercises.
This module aims to enhance your understanding of business purpose, strategy, and strategy development, focusing on how this applies in global organisational contexts for both small and large businesses.
You will be introduced to the importance of stakeholders, resources and capabilities, and develop the skills to analyse the current and future business environment.
A key element of this module will be participation in the business simulation, where you will compete against other students within in a simulated global marketplace.
This module will prepare you to lead and develop people in a complex international environment, build high performance teams, and create a productive work environment/culture.
You will learn from research, theories, and examples of business practice whilst examining the roles and responsibilities of managers and leaders.
The encouragement of continuous learning and reflection will be a main focus during this module as this encouragement is critical in order to be effective in a changing world.
This module will introduce you to digital and social media marketing techniques, where you will critically explore relevant theoretical frameworks and models and understand the role of digital and social media marketing as a component of marketing.
You will consider the ethical issues involved in the design and implementation of digital & social media marketing campaigns and develop a deeper understanding of the technical and commercial factors involved.
This module aims to enhance your transferable digital practical skills and applied decision-making skills which are essential for a successful career in social media marketing.
This module will explore the current and future challenges faced by businesses around becoming more sustainable and cover the growing influence of the sustainability agenda on industry.
The need to create more sustainable organisations and businesses is fundamental to current and future organisational development strategies, and this module will enable you to learn how to tackle this challenge of creating sustainable forms of business that operate within ecological and socio-economic limits.
You will discover the importance of sustainability reporting and reporting standards, and explore how business practices will need to evolve to reflect the realities of operating within a globalised trading system that is striving to apply sustainability principles.
This module will enable you to understand the actual processes of the exchange of goods and services between partners in global trade, and enable you to understand the nature of logistics studies.
You will be introduced to the different theories, methodologies and data sources which will provide you with an understanding of the logistical strategies developed by major global producers and consumer goods intermediaries.
This module will cover the economic imperatives which have influenced the development of global supply chain management, the micro-economic dynamics affecting the transport and logistics sector and the disruptive trends which are transforming the industry.
You will also explore increasingly relevant concerns such as ethics and sustainability in global supply chains and the importance of understanding risk, especially in developing markets.
This module will provide you with the opportunity to work on a specific real-world business/management issue that organisations are facing to explore in more depth.
You will analyse and evaluate your findings to produce a full business research report and management summary on your appropriate topic of choice. This will start with problem identification and conclude with solution-related recommendations.
This project aims to enhance your employability in having you use the knowledge and skills learnt from your other modules to create actionable conclusions of value to business managers, owners and entrepreneurs to achieve the status of a trusted business advisor.
This module will enable you to undertake a detailed investigation on a specific research question related to your course and produce a 10,000 word dissertation.
You will critically investigate issues related to your topic and make proposals/recommendations for the future, using appropriate investigative techniques, data collection, and analysis.
The dissertation will enable you to demonstrate your ability to undertake independent study, carry out your own research, evaluate complex ideas and critically reflect. The skills used to produce your dissertation will be highly transferable and enhance your academic career.
To study this programme, you will need to meet the following entry requirements:
or
Your tuition fee will depend on your chosen study location and is detailed below:
Your tuition fees cover the cost of teaching, access to resources, registration costs, and Student Support Services. They do not include the cost of course books, stationery and photocopying/printing costs, accommodation, living costs, travel, hobbies, sports or other leisure activities.
In addition to the tuition fees, you should be prepared to buy some of the course texts which are around £30 each. This would average around £200 per annum.
Access to a laptop/PC with a microphone, speakers, webcam and a reliable internet connection is required for accessing your live online sessions.
If you are a UK/Home fee status student, you may be eligible for a postgraduate loan from the UK Government. This can be used to help with course fees and living costs while you study. You can find out more about the Master’s Loan, including eligibility requirements and repayment information on the UK Government website.
Once you accept an offer to study on this course, you will be asked to pay a deposit to secure your place. This amount will be deducted from your total course fee and is detailed below:
You will be able to pay your fees using the information detailed here.
If you have studied your undergraduate degree with QA Higher Education and one of our partners, you may be eligible for an alumni discount on your tuition fees. Our team will assess your application and if you are eligible, this will be shown on your offer letter.
You will be able to pay your tuition fees by an instalment plan to help spread the cost throughout your studies.
Instalment plans will be created when you enrol, and payment dates will be set in line with the payment dates set by Student Finance England (SFE).
For those paying their tuition fees using the Master’s Loan, you should receive 3 equal instalments over the course of your studies. These are usually paid at the start of each term.
We will split your total fee into 3 payment instalments which mirror the SFE payment dates.
Students will be offered employability-related opportunities such as participation in a competitive Simulation Game, and practical tools from real business people via in-class invited talks and seminars on topics such as strategy, marketing etc.
The course is also closely linked to QA Higher Education’s Career and Employability services that help students improve their CV, their cover letter, and their job-seeking process, including the identification of volunteering job opportunities. Regular events are organized by the university and course-specific training events can be organized depending on student demands.
Potential career routes after this course include but are not limited to:
You can apply online to study this programme by clicking on the Apply Online button for your chosen location and study mode (daytime or evening & weekend).
As a part of your application, you are required to provide some supporting documents (examples below):
Next application deadline: See dates and fees here.
You will be directed to a QA Higher Education portal to set up an account and complete your application.
| Location | Daytime classes | Evening & Weekend classes |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Not Available | Apply for November 2024 |
| London | Not Available | Apply for November 2024 |
| Manchester | Not Available | Apply for November 2024 |
You will be directed to a QA Higher Education portal to set up an account and complete your application.
| Location | Daytime classes | Evening & Weekend classes |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Not Available | Apply for April 2025 |
| London | Not Available | Apply for April 2025 |
| Manchester | Not Available | Apply for April 2025 |
Information for disabled applicants
At London Metropolitan University we welcome applications from disabled students and are committed to ensuring an equal and accessible application journey. Your application will be considered on an equal basis to all other applications. Please contact us if you require any assistance. This website is continually optimised to adhere to accessibility best practice guidelines; tools to assist users with specific accessibility requirements have also been provided. More information is available in our accessibility statement.
Level Of Study
Postgraduate
Fees
2024/25: £9,500 (London), £8,250 (Birmingham, Manchester)
Entry Requirements
A 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall (or above) with no less than 5.5 in any component
Mode Of Study
Full-time Blended learning: Daytime or Evening and Weekend
Duration
1 year
Assessment Methods
Coursework, presentations, and portfolios
Start Date
November, April, August
Locations
London, Birmingham & Manchester
This MSc International Business Management programme is ideal for anyone seeking to enter a career involving becoming a manager, business owner, or entrepreneur.
As part of this Masters degree, you’ll develop your skills as a professional so that you can excel in international business environments. You’ll learn key business management theories, technical skills, and training that will enable you to compete in the globalised job market.
Through a mix of lectures, workshops and tutorials you’ll develop your skills in:
The workplace is brought straight into the classroom on this Masters degree with the unique element of a live business simulation, where you will run a global business as part of a management team to gain experience in managerial decision-making.
You will also utilise case studies and research topical issues to develop your consultancy skills and will be offered Interpersonal Skills Coaching.
This international business management Masters is delivered as part of a partnership between QA Higher Education and London Metropolitan University. The programme is validated by the University and delivered by QA Higher Education.
You will study a range of modules including:
The main aim of this Masters degree is to give you a strong overview of the international, interconnected business world that we live in, and ensure you have the confidence and critical ability to explore and capitalise on business opportunities and to solve problems as managers or entrepreneurs without boundaries.
You will have lectures, workshops, and tutorials totalling 9 hours per week on our MSc International Business Management degree. You are also expected to complete independent study totalling 31 hours per week.
You’ll be assessed through formative and summative assessments including individual presentations, group presentations, business report writing, and in your final year you will either write a dissertation or complete a consultancy project.
We want to equip you with the key skills you need, enhancing your employability and preparing you for the next steps in your career. Flexible working is now a permanent feature for many businesses globally and the experience you will gain by studying through a blended learning model will help you prepare for this, building your confidence ready for success in the digital workplace.
We’re focused on a digital future and your Masters degree plays an important part in preparing for this, helping you to achieve your employability goals and life ambitions.
The number of live contact hours that you have with your lecturers remains the same:
Our blended approach offers the best of both live online and on-campus learning opportunities, and your blended timetables will typically follow one of the below:
Please note that the blended timetable pattern will be decided by the scheduling team.
Visit our blended learning page for further information.
As part of this Masters in international business management, UK nationals can choose our evening and weekend study option if this is more convenient for you.
This study option offers exactly the same levels of student support and the ability to balance your full-time studies with your personal life.
All units are core and are worth 20 credits, unless specified.
This module will introduce you to operations and technology management and explore how businesses create value through their operations.
You will develop an understanding of the links between technology and operations, which is crucial knowledge for anyone aspiring to be a business manager, owner, or entrepreneur.
On this module you will also carry out analysis through process mapping and problem solving using both case studies and other active learning exercises.
This module aims to enhance your understanding of business purpose, strategy, and strategy development, focusing on how this applies in global organisational contexts for both small and large businesses.
You will be introduced to the importance of stakeholders, resources and capabilities, and develop the skills to analyse the current and future business environment.
A key element of this module will be participation in the business simulation, where you will compete against other students within in a simulated global marketplace.
This module will prepare you to lead and develop people in a complex international environment, build high performance teams, and create a productive work environment/culture.
You will learn from research, theories, and examples of business practice whilst examining the roles and responsibilities of managers and leaders.
The encouragement of continuous learning and reflection will be a main focus during this module as this encouragement is critical in order to be effective in a changing world.
This module will introduce you to digital and social media marketing techniques, where you will critically explore relevant theoretical frameworks and models and understand the role of digital and social media marketing as a component of marketing.
You will consider the ethical issues involved in the design and implementation of digital & social media marketing campaigns and develop a deeper understanding of the technical and commercial factors involved.
This module aims to enhance your transferable digital practical skills and applied decision-making skills which are essential for a successful career in social media marketing.
This module will explore the current and future challenges faced by businesses around becoming more sustainable and cover the growing influence of the sustainability agenda on industry.
The need to create more sustainable organisations and businesses is fundamental to current and future organisational development strategies, and this module will enable you to learn how to tackle this challenge of creating sustainable forms of business that operate within ecological and socio-economic limits.
You will discover the importance of sustainability reporting and reporting standards, and explore how business practices will need to evolve to reflect the realities of operating within a globalised trading system that is striving to apply sustainability principles.
This module will enable you to understand the actual processes of the exchange of goods and services between partners in global trade, and enable you to understand the nature of logistics studies.
You will be introduced to the different theories, methodologies and data sources which will provide you with an understanding of the logistical strategies developed by major global producers and consumer goods intermediaries.
This module will cover the economic imperatives which have influenced the development of global supply chain management, the micro-economic dynamics affecting the transport and logistics sector and the disruptive trends which are transforming the industry.
You will also explore increasingly relevant concerns such as ethics and sustainability in global supply chains and the importance of understanding risk, especially in developing markets.
This module will provide you with the opportunity to work on a specific real-world business/management issue that organisations are facing to explore in more depth.
You will analyse and evaluate your findings to produce a full business research report and management summary on your appropriate topic of choice. This will start with problem identification and conclude with solution-related recommendations.
This project aims to enhance your employability in having you use the knowledge and skills learnt from your other modules to create actionable conclusions of value to business managers, owners and entrepreneurs to achieve the status of a trusted business advisor.
This module will enable you to undertake a detailed investigation on a specific research question related to your course and produce a 10,000 word dissertation.
You will critically investigate issues related to your topic and make proposals/recommendations for the future, using appropriate investigative techniques, data collection, and analysis.
The dissertation will enable you to demonstrate your ability to undertake independent study, carry out your own research, evaluate complex ideas and critically reflect. The skills used to produce your dissertation will be highly transferable and enhance your academic career.
To study this programme, you will need to meet the following entry requirements:
or
Your tuition fee will depend on your chosen study location and is detailed below:
Your tuition fees cover the cost of teaching, access to resources, registration costs, and Student Support Services. They do not include the cost of course books, stationery and photocopying/printing costs, accommodation, living costs, travel, hobbies, sports or other leisure activities.
In addition to the tuition fees, you should be prepared to buy some of the course texts which are around £30 each. This would average around £200 per annum.
Access to a laptop/PC with a microphone, speakers, webcam and a reliable internet connection is required for accessing your live online sessions.
If you are a UK/Home fee status student, you may be eligible for a postgraduate loan from the UK Government. This can be used to help with course fees and living costs while you study. You can find out more about the Master’s Loan, including eligibility requirements and repayment information on the UK Government website.
Once you accept an offer to study on this course, you will be asked to pay a deposit to secure your place. This amount will be deducted from your total course fee and is detailed below:
You will be able to pay your fees using the information detailed here.
If you have studied your undergraduate degree with QA Higher Education and one of our partners, you may be eligible for an alumni discount on your tuition fees. Our team will assess your application and if you are eligible, this will be shown on your offer letter.
You will be able to pay your tuition fees by an instalment plan to help spread the cost throughout your studies.
Instalment plans will be created when you enrol, and payment dates will be set in line with the payment dates set by Student Finance England (SFE).
For those paying their tuition fees using the Master’s Loan, you should receive 3 equal instalments over the course of your studies. These are usually paid at the start of each term.
We will split your total fee into 3 payment instalments which mirror the SFE payment dates.
Students will be offered employability-related opportunities such as participation in a competitive Simulation Game, and practical tools from real business people via in-class invited talks and seminars on topics such as strategy, marketing etc.
The course is also closely linked to QA Higher Education’s Career and Employability services that help students improve their CV, their cover letter, and their job-seeking process, including the identification of volunteering job opportunities. Regular events are organized by the university and course-specific training events can be organized depending on student demands.
Potential career routes after this course include but are not limited to:
You can apply online to study this programme by clicking on the Apply Online button for your chosen location and study mode (daytime or evening & weekend).
As a part of your application, you are required to provide some supporting documents (examples below):
Next application deadline: See dates and fees here.
You will be directed to a QA Higher Education portal to set up an account and complete your application.
| Location | Daytime classes | Evening & Weekend classes |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Not Available | Apply for November 2024 |
| London | Not Available | Apply for November 2024 |
| Manchester | Not Available | Apply for November 2024 |
You will be directed to a QA Higher Education portal to set up an account and complete your application.
| Location | Daytime classes | Evening & Weekend classes |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Not Available | Apply for April 2025 |
| London | Not Available | Apply for April 2025 |
| Manchester | Not Available | Apply for April 2025 |
Information for disabled applicants
At London Metropolitan University we welcome applications from disabled students and are committed to ensuring an equal and accessible application journey. Your application will be considered on an equal basis to all other applications. Please contact us if you require any assistance. This website is continually optimised to adhere to accessibility best practice guidelines; tools to assist users with specific accessibility requirements have also been provided. More information is available in our accessibility statement.