MSc International Business at University of Gloucestershire

Programme overview

This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and is aimed at producing internationally minded graduates with the qualities and transferable skills needed for employment in an international business context. Learning from experienced international business professionals, you’ll develop a global mindset while being encouraged and supported throughout your course.

Faculty: School of Business, Computing and Social Sciences | Department: Business | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with placement credit; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time, sandwich/placement year option | Intake: January 2027; September 2027; January 2028; September 2028; January 2029 | Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 7: Global Leadership Challenges: Leadership by Design, Accounting and Finance for Global Managers, Academic, Personal and Professional Development, Business Project, International Strategic Marketing, International Business, Cross-Cultural Issues in International Business, International Trade Law.

Career pathways

Discover a range of career opportunities including working within international business development and trade, sales and marketing, operations and logistics, consulting and international HR.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should hold at least a 2.2 Bachelors degree with honours. Professional or postgraduate qualification We will consider a comparable professional or postgraduate qualification Qualifications from overseas institutions Applicants should hold at least a 2:2 bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an overseas university. IELTS 6.0 EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (no less than 5.5 in writing and in any other band) or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,360 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total course fee for the full-time option. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,570 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total course fee for the full-time option. Source

Intake: January 2027; September 2027; January 2028; September 2028; January 2029

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with placement credit; 2 years part-time

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