International Business and Management MSc
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
AED 93,713
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: This MSc builds core business knowledge and international management skills. You learn why and how firms go international and design expansion strategies through modules such as International Business Strategy, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Leadership and Change Management. DMU Dubai uses block teaching, guest lectures, an enterprise forum and Industry Advisory Board to connect you with global firms and develop leadership and data skills.
Career Outcomes: Graduates gain specialist management skills for multicultural roles.
Career opportunities include: international business manager, strategy consultant, operations or supply chain manager, business development manager, project manager, roles in multinational organizations and organizational leadership.
Course overview
This course will enhance your understanding of core business knowledge and develop your ability to identify and manage essential issues relevant to international businesses.
You will learn to examine international businesses critically, gain an understanding of why and how firms go international and learn to create successful strategies for international expansion for companies through modules such as International Business Strategy as well as Operations and Supply Chain Management.
Further modules, such as Leadership and Change Management and Critical Management and Organisation Studies, will deepen your understanding of key topics and themes within management, especially in the context of an uncertain and increasingly globalised world of international business.
Key features
- Tailor the course to your career aspirations – launching a small business or growing an established company – by choosing from various modules.
- Benefit from guest lectures, bringing new dimensions and insights to your learning. The diverse nature of the programme means you provide yourself with an international learning environment.
- Please take advantage of the enterprise environment that offers interactive modules, virtual guest sessions, and collaboration with peers from different organisations and locations. The forum will expand your knowledge and skills in leadership, project management, data analysis, and more. Stay ahead in your career by leveraging the opportunities provided by our learning environment.
- The programme leaders are experienced professionals who ensure students receive a high-quality education. They are readily available to answer any questions or concerns students may have regarding the accreditation process or the course content.
- DMU Dubai students can now benefit from the Industry Advisory Board, which comprises leading experts and professionals at the enterprise level. The board provides valuable insights and guidance to ensure the curriculum remains relevant and current with industry trends and demands.
- Benefit from Block teaching, where a simplified ‘block learning’ timetable means you will study one subject at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.
DMU Dubai offers a range of scholarships and discounts to eligible applicants, including:
Discounts
- Early Application Discounts
- Full Advance Payment Discount
- Corporate Discount
- Family Discount
- Students with Determination Discount
- Admissions Event Discounts
Scholarships and Awards
- International Year Zero Progression Award
- International Students Scholarship
- Sports Scholarship
- Community Engagement Scholarship
- Postgraduate Excellence Awards
- Alumni Scholarship
- Academic Merit Scholarship
What you will study
Block 1: International Business Strategy
This module explores two critical questions in management today: why and how firms go international, and what determines the success and failure of firms in today’s international business environment. In part 1 of the module, drawing on leading international business perspectives, such as monopolistic advantage theory, internalisation theory and OLI, students will explore why and how firms go international.
Block 2: Elective Modules
Choose one from the below:
- Innovation and Technology Management
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
Block 3: Critical Management and Organisation Studies
The module intends to bring students' attention to the historical roots of management and organizations studies. It will provide a portfolio of ideas that will allow students to gain a deep insight into the theoretical underpinnings and apply them to modern business practice. It will encourage students to think critically and independently about contemporary issues related to the management of organisations. Students will debate mainstream assumptions and develop their own understanding of what it normatively means to have a socio-environmental impact. Content in this module includes insight from analytical frameworks such as financialization, intersectionality and cultural economy.
Block 4: Elective Modules
Choose one from the below:
- Leadership and Change Management
- Corporate Sustainability and Business Ethics
Blocks 5 and 6: Elective Modules
Choose one from the below:
- Dissertation
- Consulting Project
- Business Project Simulator
Note: All modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review. Exact modules may, therefore, vary for your intake in order to keep content current. If there are changes to your course, we will, where reasonable, take steps to inform you as appropriate.
Teaching and assessment
You will be taught through a combination of workshops, tutorials, practical learning sessions, online resources and formative assessments to ensure all learning styles are acknowledged.
Assessment is a series of portfolio tasks in most modules, including a broad range of assessments, such as essays, reports, exams, MCQs, and presentations. Alongside summative feedback, students will be given feedback throughout the programme to develop and improve their knowledge, skills and understanding. Students also have access to a personal tutor for mentoring and signposting for additional needs.
Teaching contact hours
This is a full-time course and in total you should be prepared to devote approximately 2 hours of lectures, 6 hours of workshop and 2 hours of asynchronous activity each week.
Graduates can look forward to enhancing their existing qualifications and career prospects with a specialist focus on management in an international context. With a deep understanding of global business strategies, you will be able to navigate multicultural environments. Career options include a wide range of functions, especially in multi-national organisations.