International Business (Taught)

This Master’s degree explores essential areas of international trade such as accounting and finance, brand communication and strategic management, all viewed through the lens of the growing global marketplace. In addition, you investigate how cultural nuances shape consumer behaviour and trade strategies. With its focus on real-world application and career-based personal development, you graduate with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to thrive within the dynamic realm of international business.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Industry-standard hardware and software to prepare you for the modern workplace

• Access to learning resources from Harvard Business Publishing, providing immersive simulations in advanced areas

• Reuters trading room offering live ‘stock-market’ data for a realistic investment experience

• Business pods, boardroom areas and IT suites, designed to simulate a professional office environment

Your student experience

Block delivery, year-round entry points and intermediate qualifications help you fit study around your other commitments.

Our business and management courses rank 4th overall in their subject field in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024, with top 3 rankings for teaching, engagement, learning community and course organisation.

Study with a team of highly qualified academics, actively involved in cutting-edge consultancy and research.

Solve real-life business problems with the University’s Research and Innovation Service (RIS), where you can assist businesses, from start-ups to established corporations, to up-skill and innovate.

Our faculty’s on-going industry interaction shapes course delivery and ensures you keep up to date with the latest trends and developments.

Engage in our Global Guest Speaker series, which draws in high-profile experts and business leaders from organisations such as TUI, the European Commission and the Association of Project Management (APM).

Take part in field visits to subject-relevant sites and exhibitions.

Benefit from a practice-led curriculum, that utilises case studies, projects and industry collaboration to prepare you to tackle real-world business challenges.

Develop key vocational skills such as strategic and analytic thinking; effective communication; self-management; and leadership.