International Business (Taught)

Our International Business Management MSc will enable you to respond to the growing internationalisation of business and management practice.

Respond to the growing internationalisation of business and management practice. Our International Business Management master's celebrates the diversity of living and working across cultures. It focuses on the skills, competencies and knowledge necessary for individuals working in today's global business environment.

The opportunities, and challenges, for international businesses are becoming ever more complex. Increased mobility and globalisation of populations create new market opportunities and product possibilities. Businesses are seeking responsible managers who can:
work across cultures
capitalise on the opportunities presented by this rapidly developing and dynamic business landscape

This course combines subject area and practice-focused integrative skills modules with an individual project. You'll:
develop your knowledge and experience of thinking and working like an international manager
gain a rich introduction to the complexity of globalisation and cultural difference
progress to developing effective international strategies and managing change
cultivate a greater understanding of contemporary business issues

What you'll learn:
You will develop your knowledge but also your experience of thinking and working like an international manager.

You'll gain a rich introduction to the complexity of globalisation and cultural difference.

You'll progress to:
developing effective international strategies
managing change
cultivate a greater understanding of contemporary business issues

Your development:
You'll develop your management ‘toolkit’ to support your professional transformation. You'll graduate prepared to manage and lead with practical skills development in the International Management Practitioner module. Through our links to industry, an employability strategy running throughout your master’s. This provides the opportunity to engage with international collaboration/exchange and enhance your ‘toolkit’.

You'll experience the challenges of managerial decision-making through:
case studies
business projects
visiting professionals

You'll use industry-standard software in our new Data Analytics for Managers module to address organisational problems and opportunities.

You'll grow and run an international business, as you compete in teams in our international business strategy simulation.

Your future:
Graduates from this course have undertaken various roles including:
international account manager
managing director
business development manager
relationship manager
human resource manager
personnel office manager
investment analyst
business intelligence analyst
import and export specialist
management consultant
project analyst

Delivery:
This course is modular, comprising 180 credits.

Our links to industry allow you to cultivate a greater understanding of contemporary business issues. Opportunities include:
•guest speakers
•industry seminars
•workshops
•company site visits.

Accreditation:
Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the:

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
Association of MBAs (AMBA)
Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this triple crown. Our accreditations reflect the investments we make for our students through providing a high quality teaching environment, innovative programming and active engagement with industry.