MSc in International Business and Management
Manchester, United Kingdom
DURATION
12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 31,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* UK students per annum: £17,500 | International, including EU, students per annum: £31,500
Key Summary
Introduction
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.
Admissions
Curriculum
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.
Course units 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.
There may also be an opportunity to study overseas during the second semester on an international exchange.
Over the summer period, you will carry out your Research Dissertation, worth 60 credits.
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.
A dissertation is also undertaken.
Program Outcome
- Develop the ability to think and work across boundaries and borders - vital skills for today's globalised economy.
- Acquire valuable research and critical thinking skills to prepare for flexible strategy development and decision making under increasing complexity.
- Focus on current issues in an increasingly global and interconnected world, including company visits and interaction with those working in the industry.
- Work with renowned researchers in the fields of international management, multinational strategy, corporate social responsibility, inclusive value chains, technology transfer and sustainable development.
- 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 medium-sized enterprises.
Scholarships and Funding
Funding Opportunities for Master's Degrees
There are a number of Master's funding options for our courses and these will vary depending on whether you’re a student from the UK, or EU, or an international student from outside the EU.
Please note: if you are successful in receiving more than one scholarship award, the total scholarship amount must not exceed 50% of your course tuition fees.
Master's student loan for UK students
If you are a prospective Master's student from the UK there are potential sources of funding available. The UK Government has confirmed that Postgraduate Loans will be offered to UK students starting a master's course in the 2024/25 academic year.
Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme
The Master's Scholarship is offered to students and alumni of The University of Manchester enrolling on one of the Business School's taught master's courses.
BAföG funding
German applicants can apply for BAföG funding in the form of a grant, subsidy, state or bank loan.
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan (CSFP) General Scholarship
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission supports around 750 awards annually at universities around the Commonwealth.