First AMBA-accredited
online MSc
65% of students
studying overseas across more
than 60 different countries1
2nd in UK
for graduate recruitment
by top employers2
Top 100
in world university rankings3
Navigate the challenges of global business
Targeted at recent graduates and working professionals, this programme is designed to help you understand the core principles of international business. Through experiential learning the programme develops your practical skills and prepares you to meet the challenges of today’s global business environment.
Run by the triple-accredited Birmingham Business School, the programme features the latest research and theories from around the world. It also offers regular interaction with an international student community, exposing you to a variety of global views and new contacts, which are key to honing your career opportunities.
Career opportunities
For individuals keen to accelerate a career in an unpredictable, but exciting corporate environment, studying the world’s first 100% online, AMBA-accredited MSc will give you a competitive advantage.
Regularly ranked for graduate employability, the Birmingham Business School is key to advancing your career in this busy market. By giving you access to employment advice and one-to-one coaching, we will help guide you on to the next stage of your career.
If you already have professional 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