Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham
MSc International Business
Birmingham, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 16,860 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for UK and non visa requiring applicants
** for UK| International: GBP 34,930
Key Summary
About: You'll study the research-informed, practical MSc International Business at Birmingham Business School, a triple-crown accredited Russell Group school. The pathway-to-practice programme covers digital transformation, data analytics, innovation, cooperative strategy, global operations and responsible business. You'll join a diverse cohort, can study at Dubai and Singapore campuses, and learn via real-world case studies co-created with employers and alumni.
Career Outcomes: BBS Careers and the Careers Network offer workshops, events and 1-to-1 support. The programme prepares you for international business manager, management consultant, business analyst, marketing manager, corporate responsibility officer roles. These positions span multinational firms, consulting, logistics and corporate sustainability sectors worldwide.
Launch your global career by studying in our research-informed, practical-focused MSc International Business programme.
Course highlights
In response to the evolving digital transformation in the business sector, our programme integrates research and practical insights. Prepare to lead in international business with enhanced problem-solving and decision-making skills tailored to today's dynamic global environment.
With responsible and ethical business practices embedded at its core, this programme will enable you to become part of a new generation of leaders who can make positive and sustainable changes to the industry. You will consider the latest practical issues facing international firms. These include the multifaceted concept of responsible business, trade-offs in operations, cooperative strategies, and new approaches to enhancing competitiveness.
The programme is designed around a pathway-to-practice approach that focuses on developing key skills including understanding the latest business models, international competition, optimising modern technology, innovation, and data analytics.
- Join a diverse international cohort with opportunities to study at our Dubai and Singapore campuses, fostering a global learning community.
- Situated at the heart of the UK, Birmingham is a pivotal business hub with connections to major global corporations.
- Our International Business programme is a pathway-to-practice, co-created with employers, alumni, and academics, that prepares you for leadership roles upon graduation.
- As a member of the prestigious Russell Group and ranked in the world’s top 100, the University of Birmingham offers a globally recognised education.
The MSc International Business will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in international business. Through real-world case studies and practical experience, you’ll develop key skills that are highly sought after by organisations worldwide. The programme addresses intellectual issues and policy challenges in the field, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to tackle real-life business challenges.
Course delivery
Our MSc International Business degree includes a wide variety of learning and teaching:
- Taught modules – these include lectures, workshops, seminars and blended learning support.
- Assessments - these will include group and individual projects, group presentations, individual reports, essays, videos, digital artefacts and creative responses.
- Dissertation Project - this provides students with the opportunity to complete a traditional academic component or a sector-based policy or strategy document.
Course Module
The course comprises 180 credits, taught through a series of 20 credit modules and a 60 credit Dissertation. Students will study three core modules and choose three optional modules.
The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.
As a research-intensive University, our teaching is informed by the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff.
Core Modules
- Dissertation
- International Business
- International Strategy
- Practising and Managing International Business
- #1: Most targeted by top graduate employers (High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2024)
- #80: QS World University Rankings 2025 (QS Top Universities)
- #93: World University Rankings 2025 (Times Higher Education)
Birmingham Business School Masters Scholarships are designed to empower the next generation of leaders who are passionate about advancing responsible business and driving positive change.
For 2025, we are offering several scholarships to invest in future leaders who will set new global standards for responsible business leadership by challenging the status quo to seek progressive solutions to complex global challenges.
What funding is available?
- Chancellors Scholarships – for Indian Students
- Chancellors Scholarships – for Chinese Students excelling in Economics and Finance
- Deans Award for Academic Excellence
- Deans Responsible Business Award
- Deans Outstanding Talent Award
- 125th Anniversary Scholarships – for international students
- Birmingham Masters Scholarship – for UK and Ireland Students
- Birmingham Alumni Scholarship
- Postgraduate Access Scholarships
- The Grants Register
- The British Council
The programme is designed to enhance your employability by building your knowledge in key areas of international business such as cooperative strategy, global operations, business analytics, marketing, and global responsibility.
You will also have the opportunity to draw on the talents of our alumni who are very much integrated into the programme. With their expertise, combined with the breadth of the syllabus, this Masters programme will prepare you for a successful international career.
BBS Careers
BBS Careers is a dedicated service for Birmingham Business School students. The team provides guidance, support, and work experience opportunities, tailored to business school students, to help them succeed during and after university. We offer workshops, alumni and employer events, and 1-to-1 consultations. These will help you to develop your skills and learn how to submit high-quality internship and graduate applications.
Careers Network
Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.
Discover why we are the UK university most targeted by top graduate employers ('Graduate Market in 2024' High Fliers report) at our on-campus Postgraduate Open Day.