University College Birmingham

MSc International Business Management

University College Birmingham

Course overview

The MSc in International Business Management at University College Birmingham (UCB) is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in global business environments. Developed in collaboration with industry experts and supported by the Business Graduate Association, the programme focuses on practical learning and current industry trends. 

The programme offers access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the Financial Trading Suite, Enterprise Hive, and Digital Creative Studio, which are highly relevant to the course and instrumental in bridging the gap between theory and practice. Assessment is carried out entirely through practical evaluations and coursework only, eliminating the need for traditional exams.

Entry requirements

Applicants must submit a personal statement explaining the reasons for applying to the course. They are also required to provide an academic and/or employer reference, and may include a CV to highlight other relevant information. 

Grade requirements:

  • Applicants must hold a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or an equivalent international qualification.
  • A minimum of five years of relevant managerial work experience is required

English proficiency 

  • Applicants whose first language is not English must have an overall IELTS (academic) score of 6.0, with no less than 5.5 in each component.
  • Alternative English language qualifications, such as PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT, are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Sustainable Development Award

    Our Sustainable Development Award is open for applications from new international students starting on a full-time postgraduate course (e.g. MA/MSc courses), offering a £4,000 discount on your tuition fee.

    Up to £4,000
  • Women in Leadership Scholarship

    A 25% discount of the full tuition fee cost for first year of study

Career opportunities

Graduates of the course can pursue career paths such as:

  • International Business Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Global Marketing Management
  • Export/Import Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Business Development Manager

Cost of study

For the 2025/2026 academic year, the tuition fee for international students enrolling in this course is £17000.

Admission

Interested applicants can apply through UCAS. For guidance, contact AHZ's trained counsellors.

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