Online MSc International Management
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Become a global business leader
Prepare to excel in the global business industry with the University of Birmingham’s online MSc International Management. In flexible modules led by business experts, you’ll forge valuable international connections and build advanced knowledge for the modern world.
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Become empowered with global learnings in a flexible online format
Globally focused modules developed by the triple-accredited Birmingham Business School impart deep knowledge in topics that range from international marketing and finance to entrepreneurship and economic policy. This programme is designed to help you understand the core principles of international business and develop your practical skills in preparation to meet today’s business challenges.
Module highlights
- Global entrepreneurship
- International business
- International marketing
- Research methods in international business
Excellence in distance learning
The University of Birmingham’s online courses encourage students to elevate their ideas and reshape the world. You’ll have the freedom to study whenever and wherever it works best for you while benefitting from world-class instruction delivered by the same lecturers and faculty experts who teach on campus. Enjoy the flexibility of online learning with convenient modules that prioritise immersive activities and lively discussions. Graduate poised to step into your desired role with new knowledge and skills gained from a research-informed, career-centred programme.
Entry requirements
To be eligible to apply for the Online MSc International Management, you will need to have obtained (or be predicted to obtain) an upper second-class degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university OR an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
Offer in principle for qualifying students
Students who meet the following requirements are eligible for entry to the online MSc International Management. Applicants who meet standard entry criteria can receive an offer in principle within 48 hours.
Academic entry requirements:
| Certificate/transcripts | Students must have obtained (or be predicted to obtain) an upper second-class degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university OR an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution. |
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| Evidence of language (if applicable) | If English is not your first language, you will also need to supply an up-to-date English language certificate. Please see the detailed language criteria listed below. |
Alternative paths to entry:
Students seeking non-standard academic entry may pursue the following routes.
- The degree or equivalent qualification must be from a UK university or recognised institution
- You must provide evidence of at least two years of work experience
- You must also submit a personal statement uploaded in PDF format
- Without a degree, the student must provide evidence of 5+ years of work experience
- You must also submit a personal statement uploaded in PDF format
Earn an internationally recognised business degree
At Birmingham University, we’re shaping the future of the business industry through pioneering research and world-class degree programmes that prepare graduates to succeed in a global community.
If English is not your first language, you will need to supply an up-to-date English language certificate. See the details below.
- Academic IELTS certificates with a score of 6.5, and no less than 6.0 in any band
- TOEFL with a score of 88, and no less than 21 in ‘Reading’, 20 in ‘Listening’, 22 in ‘Speaking’, and 21 in ‘Writing’
- Pearson PTE with a score of 67 and no less than 64 in all four skills
- Cambridge Advanced English with a minimum overall score of 176 and no less than 169 in any component
- Language Cert ESOL SELT B2 ‘Communicator’ test certificate with a minimum score of 33 in each skill
- Trinity ISE III with a ‘Pass’ in each skill
- HKDSE with a minimum score of 4 overall, to include three bands at grade 4 and one band at grade 3
- India Standard XII with a minimum pass of 80% in ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 75% in West Bengal, or 85% in other state boards
You may not need to provide evidence of your English language abilities if:
- You’re from a specified majority English-speaking country
- You’ve completed a degree in English in a specified country within two years of your intended start date
If nationals from the following countries have a degree or GCSE English grade 4/C equivalent taken, then they do not need to provide a test and there is no validity period for their degree or GCSE equivalent.
Nationals of other countries can be exempt if they hold a degree from one of the below countries within the last two academic years:
- Australia
- Belize
- Botswana
- British Overseas Territories
- Anguilla
- Bermuda
- British Antarctic Territory
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Falkland Islands (and Dependencies)
- South Georgia
- South Sandwich Islands
- Gibraltar
- Montserrat
- Pitcairn
- Henderson
- Ducie and Oeno Islands
- Saint Helena (and Dependencies)
- Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Brunei
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guyana
- Republic of Ireland
- Kenya
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Namibia
- Nigeria
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- United Kingdom
- United States
- West Indies
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Jamaica
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Transparent tuition fee
The estimated total cost of this programme is £16,315. You can pay in full or in instalments of £1,255 on a module by module basis. All costs are listed to help you make an informed decision. Programme fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change each academic year. The fees listed above are for academic year 2024-25.
Gain a competitive edge in the global market
An MSc in International Management degree from a globally recognised university opens wide the doors of opportunity in the emerging field of international business. Enjoy a lucrative career that takes you across borders to manage and boost business, whether that means economic development, international relief, global trade, purchasing or human resources.
- UK global marketing managers earn an average of £50,861
- UK global sourcing managers earn an average of £71,668
“The Online MSc International Management is helping me to earn the theoretical and practical experience I need to succeed at the start of my career. While it could have easily taken me three years to pursue traditional studies, I feel I already have had a one-year head-start on my career. Work hard and work smart.”
– Roberto Lionti, Intelligent Automation Consultant, Ernst and young
Earn a highly recognised credential
Gain global insights, develop big-picture thinking and emerge with an impressive credential for success in the workplace. Employers are keen to hire our graduates, trusting in their preparedness, advanced postgraduate knowledge, and the fact that we have eight Nobel Laureates and two prime ministers among our alumni.
Ranked 80th in the world (QS 2025)
Ranked 93rd in the world (THE 2025)
Ranked 14th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024)
Ranked 35th most internationally diverse university in the world (THE 2024)
Russell Group Member
Universitas 21 member
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- Payscale. “Average Global Marketing Manager Salary in United Kingdom.” Retrieved on 15 Oct. 2024 from https://www.payscale.com/.
- Payscale. “Average Global Sourcing Manager Salary in United Kingdom.” Retrieved on 15 Oct. 2024from https://www.payscale.com/.