MSc International Business and Entrepreneurship

The MSc International Business and Entrepreneurship programme at the University of Essex is designed to help students understand how businesses operate across international markets and how to create and grow their own ventures. The programme teaches them about global trade, cultural differences, and strategies for expanding businesses internationally. 

This one-year course is offered at the university’s Southend Campus. It includes modules such as International Business and Strategy, Managerial Economics, and Theories and Practice of Entrepreneurship. These modules combine theory and practical knowledge to give students a strong foundation in international business. A key part of the course is the dissertation, where students research a topic and submit a 15,000-word report on it or create an international business plan.

Graduates of the programme have many opportunities to build successful careers. They can start their own businesses using the skills learned during the course or work in international companies focusing on areas like global market expansion or supply chain management.

The University of Essex was founded in 1965 and is home to over 19,000 students from more than 140 countries. It is located in Essex, England, with campuses in Colchester (the main campus), Southend-on-Sea, and Loughton. The public university is a national leader in Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and 

ranks 17th worldwide for international outlook in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. 

Furthermore, the institution ranks in the top 25 universities in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2025 and excels in research, with four social science subjects ranking among the top 10 in the UK for research quality.

• Applicants with professional qualifications, such as CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing), CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), or CMI (Chartered Management Institute), along with at least two years of relevant professional or managerial experience, are eligible to apply.

Grade Requirements

• Applicants are required to have at least a 2:2 Honours degree or international equivalent, in any field.

English Proficiency

• International candidates whose primary language is not English should present an IELTS score of at least 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill area.

International students enrolling in the University of Essex’s MSc International Business and Entrepreneurship programme for the 2025/26 academic year will pay £23,500 in tuition fees. This fee is subject to change.

At the University of Essex, several scholarships are available to international students. These include the Essex Global Talent Scholarship, which grants a 50% discount on the first year’s tuition fee to exceptional students, and the Africa Undergraduate Scholarship, which offers a tuition fee discount of £4,000. 

Additionally, the Essex Global Partner Scholarship provides up to 20% tuition fee discounts or scholarships worth up to £1,500. The Academic Excellence International Masters Scholarship is also available, awarding up to £7,000 to postgraduate students who are self-funding their studies and have finished their undergraduate degrees.

For more information on the scholarships that international students can gain access to, please get in touch with our counsellors at AHZ.

Graduates with an MSc International Business and Entrepreneurship degree from the University of Essex can pursue careers in the following roles:

• Entrepreneur
• Project Manager 
• Global Marketing Specialist 
• International Sales Manager 
• Supply Chain Manager 
• Business Development Manager

Applications for this course can be made through the university's online form. Candidates who need help with the application process can contact one of our trained counsellors.