MSc International Business at University of Reading

A 12-month full-time master's on how multinational companies compete globally and affect economies in developed and developing countries. It connects the firm-level view with the country and regional view of international business and is ranked 5th in the UK for Masters in Management (Financial Times 2026).

Faculty: Henley Business School  |  Department: Management (International Business)  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include International Business and the World Economy, International Strategic Management, Managing Across Borders, The Evolution of Multinational Enterprises (exclusive to this programme), International Business Environment and Multinational Enterprise Strategy and Performance, with options such as Global Marketing Management, International Human Resource Management, International Business and Culture and Digital and Sustainable Supply Chain Management. Students finish with an International Business Project, International Applied Challenge or Work Placement and Project.

Career pathways

Henley Masters graduates (2024 cohort) report 88% employed or in further study one year after graduation and an average salary of £37K (Henley Masters Careers Survey 2025).

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