London South Bank University

International Business Management (with internship) - MSc

London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

New for 2026: May intake now open Systematic study The aim of the course is to provide students with a systematic, comprehensive, and in-depth study of the discipline of international business management. Making use of technology, contemporary research, ethics, and sustainability practices, the course enables students to develop critical evaluation skills and appraise existing theories, hypotheses, and ideas about changes taking place in the world of international business. The course provides opportunities for students to develop a systematic understanding of the core disciplines of international business, such as strategic management, innovation and consultancy, international marketing and technology, organisational behaviour, global people management, finance, sustainable project management decisions etc.

The objective of the course is to develop more effective decision-makers who have the knowledge, understanding, confidence and skills to engage in independent, original thought, apply tools of contemporary technology and sustainability, and make business decisions that have relevance in both an academic environment and the workplace. We'll help you to become a more effective decision-taker, with the know-how to engage in independent, original thought for practical application in the business. Our internship opportunity will provide you with the chance to put theory into practice, applying your personalised business approach in a setting of your choosing.

Why International Business Management at LSBU? star-o Interactive learning, many group activities designed to help students navigate complex intercultural challenges faced by global organisations. check-circle Professional accreditation - The School has Centre of Excellence status with the IOEE, recognising our entrepreneurial culture and leading-edge practice. bar-chart Outstanding facilities and access to the software widely used in the industry: Bloomberg, SAGE, FAME, Nvivo and SPSS. rocket Co-production: The course is designed in collaboration with industry and external stakeholders, this ensures relevant, real-world skills directly aligned with current market demands. Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Full-time 24 months September 5982 Direct to LSBU Full-time 27 months January 5983 Direct to LSBU Full-time 24 months May 6170 Direct to LSBU Course Accreditations IoEE Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU. Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA.

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Key highlights

  • Internship to apply business theory in a setting of your choosing
  • School holds IOEE Centre of Excellence status for entrepreneurial practice
  • Access to Bloomberg, SAGE, FAME, Nvivo and SPSS software
  • Course co-designed with industry and external stakeholders
  • Interactive group work tackling intercultural challenges in global organisations
  • Modules include strategic management, international marketing and global people management

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include any subject

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • LSBU Loyalty Award

    20% discount on the tuition fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • International business manager
  • Management consultant
  • International marketing manager
  • Business development manager
  • Project manager
  • Human resources manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £14,040 per year | International: £20,160 per year

Admission

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