MSc International Business at University of Birmingham

Ranked #50 globally for International Trade in the QS Masters and MBA Rankings 2027, Birmingham's MSc International Business is designed to give you the strategic thinking, global business expertise, and cross-cultural capability that international employers are looking for. You will build expertise across the full breadth of international business, from cooperative strategy and global operations to governance, responsibility, and the entrepreneurial thinking that drives growth in international markets.

Department: Business and Management  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September / January  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course comprises of 180 credits, taught through a series of 20 credit modules and a 60 credit Dissertation. Students will study three core modules and choose three optional modules. Modules include International Business: Trade and Geopolitical Tensions, International Strategy, Practising and Managing International Business, Cooperative Strategy in International Business, International Business Data Analytics, Disruptive Innovation and International Business, International Entrepreneurship and Marketing.

Career pathways

The programme is designed to enhance your employability by building your knowledge in key areas of international business such as cooperative strategy, global operations, business analytics, marketing, and global responsibility. Our graduates secure diverse roles including international marketing directors, management consultants, business development managers, and financial controllers with leading multinational companies.

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