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Online MSc International Business

Empower yourself with the skills to address the challenges of international business and excel in your chosen career.

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Management Masters²

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Gain a global business perspective

Our Online MSc International Business from Birmingham Business School has been developed to prepare recent graduates (and those in the early stages of their careers) for the challenges of management in business by providing a host of practical skills to help stay ahead in today’s competitive business environment.

Through experiential learning, the course will help you appreciate the principles of global business, empowering you to become more versatile and successful in your work, and ultimately preparing you to become a future business leader.

With full immersion in the international student community, you will finish the course with a diverse set of global views and ideas, as well as a strong international network of contacts to help you build opportunities throughout your career.

The Online MSc is run by the globally recognised Birmingham Business School and it the world's first wholly online masters to be accredited by AMBA. This is the UK’s oldest and most established business school, which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). Birmingham’s triple-crown accreditation confirms our elite position alongside just a handful of the world’s business schools.

Such accreditation highlights our dedication to your personal development and our commitment to introducing you to principles that you can apply in real business practice. It’s this kind of exposure that will push you ahead of the pack when it comes to career prospects.

Between 2014 and 2024, senior level and managerial positions within professional business occupations are estimated to increase by around 15%.3 Named 2016’s University of the Year for Graduate Employment1, we clearly have what it takes to advance your career in this competitive market. From the outset, we’ll give you access to employment advice and one-to-one coaching to confirm your goals, guiding you on the next part of your career journey.

If you already have managerial business experience you may be interested in our online MBA.

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00:02 Enrich your learning experience

00:04 with an online programme

00:07 “Online courses have advanced greatly in both their curriculum and acceptance in the marketplace.” – Patrick Gettleman, Global Procurement Manager, United Kingdom

00:15 Streamline your study

00:18 Streamline your study – Course overview

00:19 Calendar

00:21 To do list

00:23 See your tasks at a glance

00:26 Learn anywhere, any time

00:33 “The killer feature for me was the flexibility of the programme” – Vanna Camille Curi – Programme Coordinator, United States of America

00:38 Plan your workload

00:44 “I can study in my own time and at my own pace. The fact that the resources are all online also means I can study on the move.” – Ceridwen Scerri, Research Analyst, Malta

00:51 Interact with your lecturer

00:58 Link instantly with classmates

01:04 “Studying online ensures an internationally composed classroom. It adds substance and inspiration from different people and cultures.” - Helena Feibert, IT Consultant, Denmark

01:10 Learn through collaboration

01:24 Chart your success

01:30 “I now have the confidence and knowledge to engage and challenge thinking in many areas of business.” – Andrew Lavin, Global Head of Asset & Fleet Management, United Arab Emirates

01:37 Get tailored student support

01:41 Get tailored student support
Assignment and submission queries
Information on university policies and procedures
Managing conflicting commitments
Any other non-academic support

01:45 Access to technical support
Virtual learning environment queries
24 hour support, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Troubleshooting

01:52 “The University of Birmingham was the right choice for me due to the reputation of its academics, world rankings and research achievements” - Kathirvel Balakrishnan, Solution Architect, United Kingdom

02:00 Online courses now available
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Masters of Public Administration (MPA)
Masters of Science in International Business (MSc IB)

02:03 Be empowered to greater things

02:06 Study online with the University of Birmingham

02:10 birmingham.ac.uk/online

Streamline your studies, connect with lecturers and collaborate with peers; find out how online learning with the University of Birmingham can empower you to greater things.

The Online MSc International Business felt more suited to my current career level. It will solidify my academic foundation and help to take me through the next stages of my career. I did an extensive amount of research before choosing where to send applications. I searched for a university with high standards, a schedule that accommodated my own, a course that was within my budget and a curriculum that would meet my expectations. So far I have not been disappointed.

Helena Feibert, Senior Consultant, Pandora. From Denmark.

Experience matters

To expand your knowledge of contemporary business strategy and principles, the course is taught by a selection of leading experts from diverse industries, each a specialist in their own field and business sector. All our teaching staff subscribe to the theory that direct experience is key to learning and to improving your confidence.

The Online MSc International Business covers all the essential areas of business, including marketing, economics, accounting and finance, ensuring you get the most from your study time. By offering such a comprehensive and diverse learning experience, you will be empowered to develop a full understanding of the dynamics of modern business, opening doors to a successful career.

Why choose this course?

  • Learn to analyse, address and overcome complex global business challenges
  • Develop critical managerial disciplines and master practical applications
  • Develop the people-management skills necessary for effective leadership
  • Master skills in a highly interactive online learning environment
  • Engage and interact with a global body of peers
  • Challenge critical thinking on global business issues
  • Understand business management and its applications in professional life
  • Gain an international perspective of organisations and management theory

The course content and rigorous teaching methods are on a par with those offered in our campus-based courses, yet designed specifically for innovative online learning. In addition, as an online student, you are free to study anywhere, and at a time that suits you. Furthermore, our online courses utilise our advanced online learning platform, complete with a full suite of interactive features to connect you with your tutors and make learning more fun and immersive.

Our virtual learning experience includes the following benefits:

  • Video lectures designed and delivered by our acclaimed teaching staff
  • Interactive assignments enabling you to participate in online learning exercises
  • Real-life case studies offering you skills that can be applied immediately
  • Social interaction with peers, professors and tutors to make you more connected
  • Digital resources to help you enrol, resolve technical enquiries and develop your career

1UNKNOWN (2018) UK Graduate Careers Survey. High Fliers Research

2UNKNOWN (2018) QS World University Rankings: Masters in Management Rankings 2018. Top Universities

3UK Commission for Employment and Skills (2016)

Duration:

2.5 years

Start dates:

March
June
October

Entry requirements:

  • At least an upper second-class degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university or equivalent 3.0 GPA
  • Two references
  • A statement of purpose

International students:

With the exception of Graduate Diploma Students, applicants must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

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