Alliance Manchester Business School - The University of Manchester
MSc in International Business and Management
Manchester, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
05 Jul 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 33,100 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Applications received after our final selection deadline will be considered at our discretion if places are still available.
** UK students per annum: £18,400| International, including EU, students per annum: £33,100
Key Summary
Build up-to-the-minute knowledge of global management issues to help you make the move into the fast-paced world of international commerce. This international business and management postgraduate degree also provide you with the opportunity to apply for an international exchange to enhance your employability in the global job market.
Course unit details
During the course, you will be taking 180 credits in all. The eight taught modules during semesters one and two total 120 credits and consist of both compulsory and optional taught units.
Over the summer period, you will carry out your Research Dissertation, worth 60 credits.
For an up-to-date list of modules, please visit the 'Course Details' section of the course page.
Special features
Students will have the opportunity to participate in an organised company visit to illustrate real-life applications of international business and management concepts covered in the course.
There is also an opportunity to apply to spend an exchange semester at one of Alliance Manchester Business School's partner institutions abroad.
Coursework and assessment
Assessment across the course units varies and includes a combination of examinations, individual essays, course work and presentations. Problem-solving exercises are prepared and evaluated in groups.
Ranked 5th in the UK and 24th globally for Management (QS Business Masters Rankings 2026).
- Acquire valuable research and critical thinking skills to prepare for flexible strategy development and decision making under increasing complexity.
- Focus on current international business issues in a globalised and interconnected world, and appreciate the importance of international business for global society.
- Work with renowned researchers in the fields of international management, multinational strategy, corporate social responsibility, inclusive value chains, technology transfer and sustainable development.
- Visit companies and interact with people working in industry as well as policy-makers.
- Apply for an international exchange to broaden your horizons and enhance your employability in the global job market.
- Prepare for a career in the public or private sector, including careers in multinational enterprises or small and medium sized enterprises.
Funding Opportunities for Master's Degrees
Please see our up to date funding information below. On this page, you can find funding options for UK and international students. There are also several external awards that you can apply for directly.
To find out more about the graduate outcomes for this course, please see the Careers Information document.
This course is a 12 month full-time course, based in Manchester. All our MSc courses are taught in Manchester only; they are not available to study online.
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.