MSc International Business and Management

The MSc International Business and Management course at the University of Portsmouth is designed to help you build your business and management skills while focusing on an international scale. This programme is accredited by the AACSB to equip you with advanced knowledge about business and management themes such as financial management, corporate strategy, international business, and global sustainability.

This programme is delivered by a team of academic experts through scheduled lectures and group discussions. Also, you will undergo an independent study project to apply the taught research methods to a business and management project. At the end of this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in the business and management field.

Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK, the University of Portsmouth was founded in 1992. Since its founding, the university has established a solid reputation for providing over 25,000 students with an excellent education. The university currently offers a broad variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in a number of subject areas, such as business, engineering, science, law, and technology.

The University of Portsmouth has state-of-the-art facilities, including specialised labs, a multimillion-pound sports complex, and accreditations from organisations like the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). Additionally, all of its courses are highly accredited by professional organisations such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

These are the standard entry requirements to study an MSc in International Business and Management at the University of Portsmouth:

Grade Requirements

• Applicants should have a second-class honours degree or its equivalent in a relevant subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work, and training courses.

English Proficiency 

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.5. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee (2025/2026) to study MSc International Business and Management at the University of Portsmouth is £17,900 per year of study. However, this fee does not include expenses such as accommodation, transport, photocopying, and others.

International applicants can choose from several funding options offered by the University of Portsmouth. The Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship, for example, is a £5,000 fee reduction for the first year of study awarded based on merit for international students who pay for themselves.

With an MSc in International Business and Management from the University of Portsmouth, students graduate ready to work in the industry as:

• Digital Marketing Manager  
• Social Media Strategist  
• E-commerce Manager  
• Marketing Analyst  
• Brand Manager  
• SEO/SEM Specialist

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.