University of Kent

MSc International Business and Management

University of Kent

Course overview

The MSc International Business and Management from the University of Kent is designed to enable students to learn about global strategies, international accounting and organisational behaviour to manage multinationals and conduct business in the global marketplace. Throughout the 1-year master's programme, students will be taught by leading academic experts in international business practices, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of complex issues in the modern global economy.

Graduates from the MSc International Business and Management from the University of Kent will gain transferable skills in management, problem-solving and decision-making that can be applied to a variety of global roles. Students will learn through classroom-based learning supported by presentations, computer-based workshops, group projects and seminars.

Entry requirements

Applicants should submit a personal statement highlighting their interest in the MSc International Business and Management programme and outlining their academic or professional background. Applications are considered on an individual basis, and additional qualifications or relevant work experience may be taken into account.

Grade Requirement:

A minimum of a second-class undergraduate degree or an internationally recognised qualification in any subject area.

English Proficiency:

  • The programme requires a good level of English language. Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS overall score of at least 6.0 (or a 5.5 in each component). Alternatively, English language qualifications such as TOEFL and PTE are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc International Business and Management can pursue various career roles, including:

  • International Marketing Manager
  • International Business Consultant
  • Business Development Manager
  • International Human Resource Manager
  • Policy Analyst
  • Import/Export Manager

Cost of study

For international students enrolling in the MSc International Business and Management from the University of Kent, the tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic session are £24,700. Students should note that these fees are subject to annual adjustments and do not cover all additional costs related to the programme.

Admission

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.

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