University of Leicester

International Business MSc

University of LeicesterLeicester, Campus-based

Course overview

To be amongst the next generation of global business leaders, it is important to understand the opportunities and challenges of international businesses. Building businesses in emerging, developing or developed countries depends on how you tackle the international challenges including language barriers, global team management, cultural differences, political risks to name a few. This degree will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge of international business practices, to support you to deal with these challenges.

In international business today it is necessary to critically analyse and evaluate international business theories by covering the economic, political, ethical, social, legal and technical environment within businesses. Global leaders should promote the role of information within a knowledge-based economy. This includes an identification of approaches to data generation, data manipulation, data assessment, analysis and dissemination in international business research.

On the course you will have the opportunity to develop your practical transferable skills including strategic planning at a global level, decision-making, accountability, business economics, data analytics, research methods, market intelligence and operations management. It is designed to equip you with the critical insights and knowledge you need to make a positive contribution to the world of global business, and to provide you with you the practical knowledge and analytical skills you need to develop and lead effective strategic change. With multiple intakes throughout the year, you will benefit from studying modules with students from different cohorts of the programme, allowing you to benefit from learning within an established learning community and growing your international business network.

Our MSc International Business is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). The MSc International Business is designed for graduates and professionals planning to start or wh

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA)
  • Covers language barriers, global team management, cultural differences and political risk
  • Builds skills in global strategic planning, data analytics and market intelligence
  • Includes international business research methods and data analysis
  • Multiple intakes a year let you study alongside different cohorts
  • Prepares you to develop and lead effective strategic change

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    You are entitled to a discount of 20% of the new course fee.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Chancellor's International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.

    Up to £3,000
  • Chevening Scholarship

  • Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship

  • Distance Learning (DL) Sanctuary Awards

  • Distance Learning Merit Scholarship

    The awards available are: MA: £800, PGDip: £500, PGCert: £300

  • International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

    International Merit Scholarship worth a tuition fee discount of £5,000.

  • Leicester Postgraduate Partnership Scholarship

    Enjoy a 20% fee discount on a selection of postgraduate taught courses at either University of Leicester or De Montfort University.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • International business manager
  • Global strategy analyst
  • Market intelligence analyst
  • Operations manager
  • International business development manager
  • Management consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: MSc: £10,950 | International: MSc: £24,250

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Leicester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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