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University of Hertfordshire MSc International Business

University of Hertfordshire

MSc International Business

1 up to 3 Years

English

Full time, Part time

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Key Summary

    About: The MSc International Business offers a comprehensive understanding of how global markets function. This program focuses on key business practices while enhancing strategic thinking and management skills, preparing you for challenges in diverse environments.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in areas such as international marketing, global supply chain management, and international trade. Opportunities may also include roles in consulting, finance, and global business development, equipping you for a variety of positions in multinational organizations.

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Introduction

"Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, examinations may be replaced by an alternative form of assessment during the academic year 2021/2022. Please refer to the Programme Specification on these pages for further details."

Why choose Herts?

  • Flexibility: You have the option either to complete the course on the fast track in one academic year, or in two years with a choice of a work placement or advanced research.
  • Industry Connections: Hertfordshire Business School is very well connected and hosts regular business networking events with large organisations such as BT, Tesco, and Ocado.
  • Employment Prospects: Our graduates are Business Developers, Senior Managers, and Commercial Operation Managers in organisations including Royal Mail, Network Rail, and BT.

About the course

M.Sc. International Business is an innovative flagship programme with flexible entry points and pathways. The programme is designed to help you build a strong understanding of the way organisations operate globally, and help develop specialist skills that enable you to work effectively across national borders.

The programme offers 3 award routes that you can choose to study:

  1. One-year full-time M.Sc. International Business (September & January entry)
  2. Two-year MSc International Business (Sandwich) (September entry only)
  3. Two-year MSc International Business with Advanced Research (September entry only)

The one-year full-time M.Sc. International Business welcomes you for both September and January entry.

The programme offers you the opportunity to explore international business in a number of areas, including economics, finance, strategy, marketing, management, human resource, and supply chain management. There will also be the opportunity to conduct an independent major research project in your area of interest.

Throughout the programme, you will gain a unique combination of skills sought after by employers all over the world. These include communication, numeracy, team-working, cross-cultural awareness, reflective learning and the ability to critically analyse complex business challenges to reach considered creative solutions.

You will also build a strong network of international contacts – some will become your close friends and a few may even become your future business partners.

Why choose this course?

The one-year full-time programme is a great opportunity for those of you who want to pursue traditional postgraduate study in the UK for just one year. It provides the opportunity for you to

  • Study a range of business subjects from a holistic perspective in an international business context
  • Develop a unique combination of skills that are transferrable to a professional workplace and sought after by employers worldwide
  • Obtain a world-recognised Masters’ degree and move on to further studies or employment after just one academic year (12 months)
  • Engage in a wider university curriculum within our diverse community, and enhance your employability to graduate with more than just a degree

Student experience

At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as stress-free and rewarding as possible. We offer a range of support services including; student wellbeing, academic support, accommodation, and childcare to ensure that you make the most of your time at Herts and can focus on studying and having fun.

Additional information

  • Sandwich placement or study abroad year: n/a
  • Applications open to international and EU students: Yes

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