International Business and Management with Professional Experience MSc
London, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
GBP 18,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international | UK: £16,900
Key Summary
About: The University of Westminster’s International Business and Management with Professional Experience MSc is a two-year postgraduate programme that pairs the same taught modules as the one-year MSc with a placement or internship of at least 500 hours. You’ll develop management theory, strategic and leadership skills, critical thinking, analytical and communication abilities, and gain direct industry experience in central London.
Career Outcomes: The course prepares you for roles such as business advisor, marketing manager, internal auditor and consulting or strategy positions. The placement boosts employability, professional networks and practical skills for careers in international business, marketing, finance and corporate management.
Our International Business and Management with Professional Experience MSc is a two-year course that combines academic study with extended professional practice.
As part of the course, you will study the same modules as our one-year MSc and undertake a placement or internship of at least 500 hours to gain industry experience, build connections and enhance your employment prospects.
This course will help you advance your knowledge of management theory and practice and build the analytical, strategic and leadership skills needed for senior roles in today’s globally connected business environment. The course will also enable you to strengthen your critical thinking, analytical and communication capabilities, enabling you to make evidence-based decisions and solve complex business and management problems with confidence.
Top reasons to study with us
- Gain professional experience by completing a 500+ hour work placement or internship to build industry insight and connections
- Wide range of topics covered will greatly enhance your employment opportunities in the global job market
- Engaging delivery methods, including action-based practical activities and challenges, which may be set by businesses and enterprises, a community or other appropriate partner
- A truly international business course, with more than three-quarters of participants from outside the UK and European Union
- Become business-ready through practical experiences
- Study in central London, one of the world’s major cities and international business hubs
Over two years, you will study modules in international business and management, combining lectures, seminars, workshops, case studies and industry guest speakers. We will provide you with opportunities to learn from and engage in research and collaborative activities, applying theory to real-world contexts.
A distinctive element is the 60-credit professional work experience module, requiring a minimum of 500 hours in a workplace setting. This structure integrates academic study with practical application, enabling you to critically engage with academic learning while gaining substantial professional experience to enhance your career prospects.
The following modules are indicative of what you will study on this course.
We aim to offer a wide range of option modules. However, availability may be affected by timetabling, staff availability, or student demand, so preferred choices cannot always be guaranteed.
Core modules
- Business Research Methods
- Creativity and Innovation Management
- Cross-Cultural Marketing and Communications
- Extended Work Experience for Business
- Global Business Sustainability
- International Business Strategy
- International Economy and Financial Markets
- International Trade Policy
- Leading and Managing in a Global Context
- Project (MSc IBM with Professional Experience)
Alumni discount
This course is eligible for an alumni discount.
Funding
There are a number of funding schemes available to help you fund your studies with us.
Scholarships
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students, and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible postgraduate students.
Job roles
This course will prepare you for roles such as:
- Business advisor
- Communication consultant
- Corporate travel consultant
- Internal auditor
- Key account strategist
- Market intelligence analyst
- Marketing manager
Graduate employers
Graduates from this course have found employment at organisations including:
- British American Tobacco
- Darktrace
- Deloitte
- European Commission
- ING Bank NV
- JCP - Just Cruzin' Production
- KPMG UK
- Samsung Electronics
- SEB (a leading Nordic Bank)
Open days, both online and on campus, are an excellent opportunity to explore study options at Westminster. An open day allows prospective students to visit the facilities, learn more about specific courses and speak directly with academic staff.