MSc International Business and Management
Canterbury, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 20,698 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for international | UK: £15,000
Key Summary
What does it take to lead responsibly in a fast-changing global business world?
Taught by research-active academics with international expertise, your learning is deeply rooted in real-world business practice. Modules are shaped by the UN Sustainable Development Goals and supported by industry partnerships, live consultancy work and authentic assessments.
You’ll have the chance to take on a summer internship, consultancy project, or gain international exposure through an NGO or partner university. A 12-month placement route is also available to build professional experience and confidence.
At Kent, you’ll graduate ready to create value and lead change - in global firms, international start-ups or your own cross-border ventures.
Scholarship value
The award covers tuition fees, return airfares and living costs for a one-year taught Master's programme.
Deadline
Deadline for Commonwealth application: - 12 December 2024.
Hold an unconditional offer (with the only outstanding condition, international fee deposit) of a programme of study from the University of Kent - 31 January 2025
Criteria
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, candidates must:
- Hold an undergraduate degree at UK first-class level equivalent.
- Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by one of the eligible Commonwealth countries listed or be a British Protected Person.
- Be a permanent resident in one of the eligible Commonwealth countries listed above.
- To be committed to the University of Kent, you can apply for more than one course and/or to more than one University, but you may only accept one offer of a Shared Scholarship.
- Not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a high-income country.
- Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
- Return to their home country as soon as their period of study is complete. In some circumstances, a student may be permitted to remain in the UK if seeing doctoral study and satisfy certain strict conditions.
- Hold an offer by the deadline for a full-time postgraduate taught degree on one of the eligible courses at the University of Kent:
- MSc Artificial Intelligence
- MSc Infectious Diseases
- MSc Cyber Security
- MA International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- MSc Applied Actuarial Science
- MSc Conservation Science
- MA English and American Literature
Further details
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, set up by DFID in 1986, represent a unique partnership between the United Kingdom government and UK Universities.
Funded by the UK Department of International Development (DFID), Commonwealth Shared Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development. They are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.
These scholarships are offered under six themes:
- Science and technology for development
- Strengthening health systems and capacity
- Promoting global prosperity
- Strengthening global peace, security and governance
- Strengthening resilience and response to crises - Access, inclusion and opportunity.
How to apply
To be considered for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship you must:
- Make a formal application for a postgraduate degree at the University of Kent commencing September 2025/26. This can be done online here.
- Complete the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) online application process. For information on how to do that and full details of the application process please go directly to the Commonwealth Scholarships webpages.
- Applications will be considered based on Academic Excellence and a completed application.
- The Commonwealth will accept applications until 12th December 2024 (closing at 16:00 GMT).
The following modules are offered to our current students. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.
Stage 1
Compulsory modules currently include the following
- International Economics and Business
- Financial and Management Accounting for Global Leaders
- Contemporary Issues in International Business and Management
- Strategy of the Multinational Enterprise
- Global Value Chain Management
- Brand and Product Management
- Managing and Leading People Globally
Optional modules may include the following
- Global Opportunities for Future Leaders
- The International Business and Management Challenge
- Professional Placement / Internship
Embedded employability: developing career-enhancing skills
From the moment you start with us, our efforts are focused on helping you gain the knowledge, skills and experience you need to thrive in an increasingly competitive workplace. You can increase your career prospects through an optional short-term 'Professional Placement/Internship' module as part of your degree, develop consultancy skills through our 'The International Business and Management Challenge' module or study abroad at a partner institution or work for an NGO or charity as part of the optional 'Global Opportunities for Leaders' module. You can also or progress onto a 12-month optional Placement, and you can even transform your idea into a business through the Business start-up Journey with Aspire.
Our careers and employability support at Kent Business School is designed to make sure you are ready to hit the ground running when you graduate, when you study with us you can expect:
- 1-2-1 personalised Career Coaching with qualified and experienced coaches.
- Pre-arrival guidance for international students to support navigating the UK labour market
- Mentoring opportunities through professional bodies, business leaders and Kent alumni
- Workshops and events designed to support your career planning, finding and securing work and work experience, and professional development, including insights from industry. Access to careers fairs, live projects/competitions with employers and networking opportunities
- Plus access to extracurricular professional development and skills courses run by industry professionals
Additionally, the Postgraduate Employability Edge programme, available to postgraduate students at Kent Business School, takes place from Welcome Week until the end of your studies and is designed to enhance your career prospects further.
Successful KBS graduates: graduate destinations
This specialist programme prepares students for a variety of competitive and exciting roles in multinational enterprises, international organisations, governmental bodies or consultancies.
Students who studied similar courses at Kent Business School have gone on to work in a variety of companies, including:
- Deloitte
- Fujitsu
- Pace Capital
- City Sprint
- J.P Morgan & Chase
- B.P
Many of our students also stay local and find job opportunities regionally in small and medium firms or even set-up their own businesses as well-equipped entrepreneurs.
Teaching and assessment
A structure that supports your growth
You’ll study across evenly paced terms, with two core modules per term. This balanced format gives you time to dive deep into each subject while also allowing space to manage work, personal projects, or family life.
Optional summer activities and a placement year offer even more flexibility to tailor your experience.
Global insight, practical learning
You’ll learn through lectures, small-group seminars, interactive case studies, and business simulations. Modules are designed around real-world challenges and encourage critical thinking, collaboration and cross-cultural understanding.
Whether you’re analysing global supply chains or debating international strategy, you’ll gain the skills to manage complexity with confidence.
Assessment for the real world
Assessments are designed to reflect what you’ll face in your career. You’ll complete presentations, strategic reports, consultancy-style tasks and group projects - developing your ability to communicate clearly, make decisions and lead responsibly.
You’ll receive regular, constructive feedback to help you reflect, improve and grow.
Pathways to professional experience
In the summer term, you can choose from a short internship, live consultancy project, or international experience with an NGO or partner university. You also have the option to apply for a 12-month placement route to deepen your experience and industry connections.
Support that evolves with you
From your first week, you’ll have a personal academic adviser to help guide your progress. Our award-winning careers team will support your goals through one-to-one coaching, networking events, and employer-led skills sessions—ensuring you graduate ready to make an impact.