MSc International Business

The MSc International Business programme at Birkbeck University of London is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the global business environment, including the cultural, economic, political, and legal factors that shape international trade and investment. The programme explores the complexities of international trade agreements, foreign direct investment, and cross-cultural management, preparing students for leadership roles in multinational corporations or non-governmental organisations. Students will also have the opportunity to specialise in a particular area of interest, such as global supply chain management or international marketing strategy. With a strong focus on practical application, the programme features case studies, group projects, and guest lectures from industry experts.

Additional Information

The MSc International Business programme is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in international business, trade policy, or development. The programme is also suitable for those who are interested in furthering their understanding of the global economy and its various complexities. Birkbeck University of London is located in the heart of London, providing students with unparalleled access to international business networks and opportunities.

Unlocking Your Potential at Birkbeck University of London: A World-Class Education for Global Leaders

Birkbeck University of London is a world-class institution known for its academic excellence and cutting-edge research. The university's location in London provides students with unparalleled access to the city's vibrant business community, offering ample opportunities for networking and practical application of knowledge. Birkbeck's faculty are experts in their fields and are dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment for students. The university's commitment to social justice and equality is also evident in its curriculum, which fosters critical thinking and ethical decision-making.

The MSc International Business seeks to meet the buoyant labor market demand for more postgraduates in the field. This course is distinctive in the way it presents the multidisciplinary context of international business and promotes a connection with cognate fields such as management, business, economics, and organization studies.

Compulsory modules provide core training in principles of international business and management and research methods, and a range of option modules allow you to focus on specific areas according to your personal interests or career requirements, including economics and finance, marketing, employment relations and human resource management, business ethics, globalization, and development. You may further tailor the course to your needs by writing a dissertation on a topic that particularly interests you, using research-based skills which are emphasized throughout the course.

On completing the course you will have the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyze critical issues in international business with qualitative and quantitative methods, and to design and implement international business strategy and policy development. This Master's degree is particularly relevant if you are, or would like to be, a manager with responsibility for international business and policy affairs in a private or public sector organization.

Graduates can pursue career paths in business or management in a domestic or international context or in any functional area (accounting, finance, marketing, or human resources management) in the public or private sector. Possible professions include:

• management consultant

• accounting or finance executive

• corporate investment banker

• human resource officer

• marketing executive

• logistics and distribution officer

• systems analyst.

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Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honors degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or an equivalent international qualification.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.