Birmingham City University

MSc Management and International Business

Birmingham City University

Course overview

Birmingham City University’s MSc Management and International Business Programme is designed to help students gain the skills needed to perform well in leadership roles in global business. It focuses on what it takes to be in charge of a business, firm, or venture, while striking a fine balance of what it means to scale a business on an international basis. The modules explain strategy decision-making, emotional and social intelligence, and managing international teams. This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

During this programme, which lasts for a year, students understand global business challenges and build strong communication and organisational skills. A 20-week professional placement is also available to gain hands-on experience and ensure familiarity with the demands of the industry.

Learning involves team-based projects, brainstorming sessions, presentations, tutorials, and simulation of the business setting. The assessment methods used to evaluate the understanding and effectiveness of the lectures include coursework, reports, examinations, and a final dissertation or project with one-on-one interaction with tutors, industry experts, and peers.

Entry requirements

Applicants will need to send in a detailed application showing how their Postgraduate Diploma covers the same learning goals as this programme at the same level of study.

Grade Requirements

  • Applicants need to have an honours degree at a 2:2 level or a qualification that is considered similar. Other qualifications include a degree from a university outside the UK that is seen as the same level, a Pre-Master Programme with an average mark of at least 55%, a Postgraduate Certificate (at level 7, with at least 60 credits) after the second stage of study, and a Postgraduate Diploma (at level 7, with at least 120 credits after the third stage of study).

English Proficiency

  • Candidates whose first language is not English will need to show that they have a good understanding of it. This can be done with an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each part (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).

Scholarships

  • Bowater Financial Assistance Award

  • Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • International Postgraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

    Up to £3,000

Career opportunities

Those who complete the MSc Management and International Business programme at Birmingham City University will be ready for careers in areas like:

  • International Business Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Marketing Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Financial Analyst

Cost of study

For international students choosing the MSc Management and International Business course, the cost of tuition is expected to be £18,600 for a year and £20,460 for 18 Months (Professional Placement) for the 2025/26 academic year.

Admission

Those interested in this MSc Management and International Business programme should apply through the university's website. If you need more information about how to apply, please contact one of our expert counsellors today.

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