International Business (with Placement) MSc
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course enhances your professional prospects by developing your capability to take on leadership roles in international businesses. You develop the attributes and skills expected of postgraduates, as recognised by professional and industry bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute, including team-working, negotiation skills, leadership, confidence and the ability to apply critical and creative thinking to complex and unclear problems, developing innovative solutions. The course covers international business, cross-cultural competencies, strategic management and financial management, all viewed through the lens of evolving global trade patterns and dynamic geopolitical and market contexts.
For further course information, contact Dr Maria Jerez Jerez at [email protected]
Key highlights
- Develops leadership capability for roles in international businesses
- Builds skills recognised by bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute
- Covers cross-cultural competencies, strategic management and financial management
- Explores evolving global trade patterns and geopolitical market contexts
- Strengthens team-working, negotiation and creative problem-solving skills
- Includes a placement option within the programme
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include related area
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.
Up to 20% of feesPostgraduate Global Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.
Up to £3,000Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.
Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- International Business Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Global Strategy Analyst
- Management Consultant
- International Trade Manager
- Operations Manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £13,000 per year | International: £20,900 per year
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 Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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