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Online MSc International Management

Designed for aspiring business managers, this 100% online AMBA-accredited programme will help you understand the issues, tackle the challenges and seek out new opportunities in international business.

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

Transform your tomorrow

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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

The Online MSc International Business 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

Why choose online?

Designed specifically for online learning, the programme offers the same level of teaching standards and practical application as our campus-based programme. It features experts from diverse industries, each a specialist in their own field and business sector. This real-world experience is key to expanding your understanding of contemporary business.

Our advanced online learning platform offers a full suite of immersive, interactive features to connect you with your peers and tutors, such as synchronous sessions and group work. This ensures you complete the programme with a diverse set of global viewpoints and a strong international network of business contacts.

In addition, as an online student, you are free to study anywhere, and at a time that suits you.

Programme curriculum

The programme explores the critical areas of business in depth, covering everything from international marketing and finance to entrepreneurship and economic policy.

It’s this broad knowledge and understanding of modern business that will equip you with the tools to think independently and resolve unique business challenges.

Key programme outcomes

  • Analyse, address and overcome complex problems in global business
  • Apply critical managerial skills and master practical applications
  • Enhance people-management skills necessary for effective leadership
  • Challenge critical thinking on global business issues
  • Deploy international perspectives of organisations and management theory

References:
1Updated 11th February 2020. Country names categorised using information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) [online] Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/country-names/country-names-the-permanent-committee-on-geographical-names-for-british-official-use [Accessed 11.02.2020]
2UNKNOWN (2020) The graduate market in 2020. High Fliers Research Limited [online] Available at: <https://www.highfliers.co.uk/download/2020/graduate_market/GM20Report.pdf> [Accessed 08.06.2020]
3UNKNOWN (2019) World University Rankings. QS Top Universities [online] Available at: <https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2020> [Accessed 12.02.2020]

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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