International Business and Strategy
University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Become an international manager specialised in building successful strategies to increase performance and growth in the global business world. The course provides an overview of global business operations, strategies and structures, with a focus on organisational decision-making within international contexts. As well as gaining a comprehensive understanding of the contemporary rules, challenges and opportunities in the global business landscape, you will specialise in building solid and successful multinational strategies.
The programme will equip you with expert knowledge and skills on international business planning, digitalisation in global markets and building effective global strategies in a rapidly changing world. To pass the programme, you need to successfully complete six 20-credit modules and a final 60-credit applied research project or dissertation. Please, note the structure of this programme remains subject to approval following exciting developments for our September 2025 students.
This means there may be small changes to its structure before launch. If you get an offer for this programme, you will be advised of any amendments that are made prior to the start date. If you would like to become an expert in international business strategy and improve your employment opportunities, this programme is an ideal option for you.
The course is open to university graduates from any disciplines and professionals with extensive experience. If you are looking for a generalist course in global business management, you may want to consider ourInternational Business MSc. The University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS) is one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.
AACSB Accreditation Standards require a high quality teaching environment, a commitment to continuous improvement, and curricula responsive to the needs of businesses. This achievement means that the Management School
Key highlights
- Management school holds triple-crown accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS
- Focus on organisational decision-making in international business contexts
- Specialist study of digitalisation in global markets
- Covers international business planning and building multinational strategies
- Six 20-credit modules plus a 60-credit applied research project or dissertation
- Open to graduates from any discipline and experienced professionals
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — Postgraduate entry requirements: We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies
The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.
Up to £5,000Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary
The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Hodgson Law Scholarship
Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates
If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.
Up to £7,000Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships
Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.
Up to £1,000Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries
Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.
MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships
Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% tuition fee discounts are available.
Up to 50% of feesManuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies
The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.
MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM
Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.
Up to £12,500Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies
Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.
Up to £4,000Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations
The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes
University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- International business manager
- Strategy consultant
- Business development manager
- Global strategy analyst
- International operations manager
- Corporate strategy manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £15,000; Part-time: £7,500 | International: Full-time place, per year - £32,000; Part-time: £16,000
Admission
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