Course Aims and Learning Outcomes

The MSc International Business Management (IBM) offers a stimulating and diverse learning experience for students drawn from around the world.  The course is accessible and supports student engagement and success through dedicated and expert academic teams, industry engagement and experiential learning connected to our innovative practice-based centres.  Students benefit from strong academic support, guidance and mentoring as well as access to a range of facilities.  Our courses are aligned to industry bodies and offer added value experiences and accreditations.

We prepare our graduates for a changing world where sustainability is a priority. They develop essential meta-abilities, digital skills and analytics to launch successful careers in a range of industries, enterprises and family businesses.

The MSc IBM prepares you for a variety of management roles including project management, supply chains, entrepreneurship, corporate strategy, consultancy and multinational corporation management. You will learn about sustainability, supply chains, human resource management, global marketing, international trade and the economics of today’s global world.

Course Learning Outcomes:

LO1: Value Propositions

Display mastery and innovation in and through value propositions, demonstrating advanced intellectual curiosity and creativity in specialised areas.

LO2: Communication Skills

Communicate and lead effectively in complex and unfamiliar contexts, both orally and in writing.

LO3: Discipline Knowledge

Synthesise and apply advanced discipline-specific knowledge, research and techniques to solve highly complex and ambiguous problems autonomously.

LO4: Digital Technologies

Critically evaluate digital technologies to make recommendations which will lead to innovation and improvement.

LO5: Impact Awareness

Influence through your work a positive impact on the world, demonstrating ethical awareness.

• An accredited UK Honours degree with minimum 2.2 classification or international equivalent. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered.
• Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
• English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5).
• Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
• Up to date CV.
• Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.

Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.

* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.