Manchester Metropolitan University
MSc in International Business Management
Manchester, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 22,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU and non-EU international students full-time fee
Key Summary
Take on new and emerging markets in an international context. In this course, we will help you to develop vital skills in international business management.
As well as ethical and global management, you will also refine your expertise by exploring the political economy and how it can affect global trade.
You can tailor the course to concentrate on areas that you find most interesting by selecting optional units from a range of business specialisms.
We will also help you understand working practices from different territories and build the skills you need to effectively manage people from different cultures and backgrounds.
Going beyond the theory
Guest lectures, delivered by leaders from a variety of sectors, will give you a well-rounded view of different career paths in international business.
You will also have the opportunity to take an optional 36-48 week internship which will give you a unique insight into how international organisations work. This could be a real boost to your career, allowing you to add relevant, professional experience to your CV.
Features and benefits
- Taught by experts – you will learn from academics with experience working for global businesses. They also carry out cutting-edge research in their fields which feeds into your learning.
- Triple accredited - our Business School holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, placing us among the best business schools in the world.
- A city of opportunities – with global organisations and innovative start-ups, Manchester offers a wealth of opportunities. Use our connections with employers to enhance your studies and professional network.
- Unique insights – learn from guest lecturers who have experience working on an international scale. You will get an insider’s view of some of the world’s most ambitious global businesses.
- Customisable degree - specialise in the areas of international business that you’re most interested in to help shape your future career.
- Optional internship – gain extensive professional experience during an optional 36-48 week internship with an international business.
- Boost your employability – explore a wide range of management roles all over the world. The skills you develop in this course are relevant across international markets.
Business School International Postgraduate Scholarship
International students who have been accepted onto this course starting in January 2026 may be eligible for a scholarship worth £1,500 in the first year of study.
This scholarship can be combined with the Postgraduate International Scholarship, making the total value of the discount £5,000 in the first year of study. This means the fee you pay will be £17,500.
We will assess your eligibility when you apply to this course. You do not need to apply to this scholarship separately.
Year 1
You’ll study several core modules, covering topics such as theories of international business, international strategic management and international business in emerging markets. From there you’ll complete your dissertation.
In addition to your core modules, you’ll also study business analytics and portfolio and project management in organisations as option modules. Whilst studying these modules is compulsory, the credit-weighting of the modules can be substituted for credits gained on the Rise programme in your final transcript.
Please note: The order in which you complete these modules will depend on which date you select to start the course (September or January).
Core modules
- Theories of International Business
- Development Finance
- Global Corporate Power in the International Economy
- International Strategic Management
- Research Methods
- Dissertation
Option modules
- Business Analytics
- Portfolio and Project Management in Organisations
Year 2
Only students who apply for the optional internship route will continue on to Year 2.
Option modules:
- Internship Year: The internship period offers the opportunity to undertake a minimum of 36 weeks experience in a relevant industry, or self-employed option, whilst developing individual competencies and vocationally relevant performance skills through practical experience. Students will apply academic knowledge and understanding to the workplace whilst developing networking opportunities. The content and nature of the learning experiences is designed to develop the students’ personal skills and provide them with the skills and competences deemed necessary to achieve success academically and also professionally whilst in industry.
We want you to be able to explore opportunities across the world with confidence. We will help you demonstrate your expertise to future employers in a wide range of business sectors.
You will be well placed to go for managerial positions in international operations, such as:
- International Account Manager
- Customs Compliance Specialist
- Trade and Export Specialist
- Marketing Manager
- Management Analyst
During your studies, you’ll be able to take advantage of our regular schedule of employability events such as employer cafes and jobs fairs. This is your opportunity to network with employers and enhance your professional CV.
Previous graduates have found management roles in global companies such as Ernst & Young, BNY Mellon, and Vantage. You will also have the option to enter the world of consultancy, or apply your newly acquired skills to create your own business.
Study and assessment breakdown
Ten credits equate to 100 hours of study, lectures, seminars practical sessions, and independent study. A master's qualification typically comprises 180 credits, a PGDip 120 credits, a PGCert 60 credits, and an MFA 300 credits. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning, but it could be:
Study
Full-time 20% lectures, seminars, or similar; 0% placement; 80% independent study
Assessment
Full-time 100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination