98% for 'Teaching on my course' (NSS, 2024)
96% for 'Academic Support' (NSS, 2024)
6th in the UK for Business and Management courses (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
Studying an MSc in International Business Management helps people who are pursuing a career in the global marketplace. This Master’s degree provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and opportunities of conducting business across borders, thereby preparing them to succeed in international business operations. Through the programme, students acquire a diverse range of skills, including cross-cultural communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning, that are essential to succeed in the dynamic and competitive international business environment.
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.
How is the MSc International Business Management course delivered?
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. Within the course we interlink 'Forage', a virtual learning experience that stimulates real-life industry to ensure students can implement real-life skills.
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, enriching your learning experience in a dynamic environment.
During your International Business Management studies, you will have the opportunity to engage in a number of activities outside normal teaching, which may include guest lectures, visits to companies, or residentials. These activities are designed to enhance your knowledge, understanding, and enjoyment of your course.
Where is the MSc IBM taught?
This award is taught in our Lord Swraj building. Named after our Chancellor, the building offers six floors of purpose-built student space and is our Business School's multi-million-pound home. The building includes modern, professional environments similar to any modern workplace, with comfortable group work and breakout areas, as well as private study spaces to use between sessions.