MSc International Business with Professional Practice and Placement at University of Kent

Programme overview

A two-year MSc at Canterbury combining the International Business master's with a second year of professional experience, either a 39 to 44 week placement or a structured Professional Practice programme including a guaranteed virtual internship.

Duration: 2 years full-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 covers Future Focused International Business Management, Multinational Enterprise Strategy, Global Value Chain Management, International Marketing Across Cultures, Global Leadership, International Business Ethics and Sustainability and Fundamentals of International Business. Stage 2 combines applied academic work with placement or professional practice experience, a Placement Assessment and the International Business Project.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for careers across international organisations, multinational enterprises, government and consultancy, in areas such as strategy, consulting, global marketing, business development, international trade, supply chain and global operations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 2.2 or above: a minimum of a second-class UK degree, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification, in any subject area. Applicants without an honours degree may be considered on work experience, professional qualifications and relevance to their current professional role. English language (international applicants): Good level (CEFR B2); for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test, or a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country. All applicants are considered individually and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may be taken into account.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,400 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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