Wolverhampton Business School

MSc International Business Management - Extended

MSc Full-time 12 months

This course enables entry onto the MSc International Business Management if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent).

This course enables entry onto the MSc International Business Management if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent).

Award
MSc
Start date(s)
13 January 2025,16 September 2024
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Course specifications
Course length
Full-time (12 months)
Campus location
Wolverhampton City Campus
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Why choose this course?

This course enables entry onto the MSc International Business Management if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses, whilst also providing English support if you need help in this area.

The MSc International Business Management offers an exciting opportunity to develop your knowledge in an area of high growth and global demand. The MSc IBM has been developed to offer you the opportunity to engage with a number of specific subjects relevant to global, national, and local business. Students who are considering starting their own company, joining a graduate training scheme with a multinational, or developing a broader understanding of international business will not only find the course highly relevant, but equally rewarding towards developing future career prospects in established and emerging global markets.

What's unique about this course?

  • The MSc International Business Management offers an exciting opportunity to develop your knowledge in an area of high growth and global demand.
  • On this course you will integrate and contextualise your knowledge and skills in a range of modules which have an international focus.
  • The MSc IBM has been designed to be equally applicable to those with wide ranging managerial experience or management education and those who come with limited knowledge in these areas. 

What happens on the course?

The programme delivery of the MSc IBM benefits from a number of close links with large multinational enterprises and innovative agile firms in providing a rich, exciting and challenging active learning environment. The team of Professionals and senior Academics on the course provide an extensive level of expertise in their respective disciplines from research to practitioner background. This will enrich your learning experience in a dynamic environment where you will be expected to participate at the highest level towards furnishing you with a Masters Degree for your future career.     

In today’s highly dynamic global environment, a complexity of factors, including global logistics, supply chain management, technology, finance, HR, marketing and cross-border management, have a significant impact on business systems and functions. As such this programme is designed to develop the mix of skills, knowledge and understanding you need as a manager with a global mindset.  The MSc IBM has been designed to be equally applicable to those with wide ranging managerial experience or management education and those who come with limited knowledge in these areas. You will be provided opportunities to develop a blend of functional and operational perspectives for a range of managerial levels, roles and responsibilities in an international setting.  You will integrate and contextualise your knowledge and skills in a range of modules which have an international focus.

The comprehensive study of management and the use of a range of learning strategies such as live case studies, visiting industry speakers and a wide range of active learning approaches will enhance your career in business and management.

Course Modules

Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

Location Mode Fee Year
Home Full-time £11000 per year 2022-23
Home Full-time £11550 per year 2023-24
Home Full-time £11550 per year 2023-24
Home Full-time £11836 per year 2024-25
International Full-time £16000 per year 2022-23
International Full-time £17000 per year 2023-24
International Full-time £17000 per year 2023-24
International Full-time £17500 per year 2024-25

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

  • Any undergraduate degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent, or a professional qualification and/or experience considered to be equivalent to the above;
  • Students may apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) subject to the guidelines set out in the RPL Handbook. RPL includes accreditation of prior certificated learning and /or accreditation of prior experiential learning.
  • Please check our minimum language entry requirements before submitting your application.
  • We offer a range programmes in English as a Foreign Language if you don't meet these requirements

Applications are also welcome from individuals who do not possess the above qualifications but who have significant management experience and are able to demonstrate previous non-certificated learning equivalent to the above.  In such cases, admission to the programme will be based on an evaluation of the applicant’s ability to continue to benefit from and achieve the award.

Postgraduate Loan (Home Fee Status):

You may be able to get a postgraduate student loan from Student Finance England of up to £12,167 to help pay for a Master’s degree. Applications are made through Student Finance England and more information on the regulations and eligibility criteria can be found at Masters Loans gov.uk.

* Any RPL will invalidate your eligibility as you must study a minimum of 180 credits


Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as Overseas (International) students for fee purposes. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.


Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:

You can get 20% discount on a taught on-site postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.

The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.

The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.


Self-funded:

If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.


Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.


Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.


Charitable Funding:

You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts; please see the following websites Association of Charitable Foundations, Directory of Social Change or Family Action. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.


You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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