About this program
MSc International Business and Entrepreneurship
How does an organisation expand internationally? How is entrepreneurship applied in different countries and cultures?
Our MSc International Business and Entrepreneurship explores the theoretical and practical aspects of starting, growing and developing businesses across international borders. You examine different types of international business activity and the theories and innovative approaches to new business creation in different cultural and economic contexts. You do not need to have previously studied business to apply for this course.
You explore topics including:
- international expansion models
- applying economic theory to business management
- international trade theories and practices
- international business environments
- economic, sociological, psychological and managerial theories of entrepreneurship
- how to develop an international business plan
MSc International Business and Entrepreneurship is also available to study part-time.
Admission requirements
UK entry requirements
A 2:2 degree or international equivalent, in any discipline.
International & EU entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5
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Program content
Year 1
- Theories and Practice of Entrepreneurship
- The International Business Environment
- International Business and Strategy
- Global Supply Chain and Operations Management
- Creating and Managing the New and Entrepreneurial Organisation (optional)
- Organisation and Leadership in a Globalised World (optional)
- Principles of International Marketing (optional)
- Global Project Management (optional)
- International Business Plan (optional)
- Strategic Management (optional)
- Managerial Economics
- Research Methods
Tuition
Tuition fee for the academic year 2020-21
- Home/UK fee: £12,410
- International fee: £19,380
Career paths
A Masters degree in International Business and Entrepreneurship will ensure you have a clear grasp of international business practices and how innovative approaches to new business creation can be applied across international borders - opening the door to global opportunities.
We seek to create the organisational leaders of the future. Our curriculum aims to prepare you for a career as an entrepreneur, an owner-manager, a policy maker in support services, or entrepreneurial management in organisations with a specific interest in international business. Core modules such as International Business and Strategy, Global Supply Chain and Operations Management and Theories and Practice of Entrepreneurship will equip you with an advanced understanding of International business practices and the range of economic, sociological, psychological and managerial theories of enterprise creation and development.
About this institute
University of Essex
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