MSc International Business at University of Kent

Programme overview

A one-year MSc at Canterbury examining how organisations operate across borders, with a critical understanding of international markets, multinational organisations, global value chains, international marketing and global leadership, plus ethical, sustainable and technological issues in international business.

Duration: 1 year full-time (Professional Practice & Placement pathway extends to two years) | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Future Focused International Business Management, Multinational Enterprise Strategy, Global Value Chain Management, International Marketing Across Cultures, Global Leadership, International Business Ethics and Sustainability, Fundamentals of International Business, and an International Business Project (consultancy-style work on real organisational problems). A Professional Practice & Placement pathway is also offered.

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: 1 year full-time (Professional Practice & Placement pathway extends to two years)

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

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