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MSc International Business
Examines how businesses operate and compete across international markets, including strategy and global management. Suits graduates seeking roles in multinational organisations.
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A clearer look at MSc International Business
Examines how businesses operate and compete across international markets, including strategy and global management. Suits graduates seeking roles in multinational organisations.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on international markets and cross-border strategy, global organisations, cultures and responsible business, trade, market entry and international growth decisions. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- International markets and cross-border strategy
- Global organisations, cultures and responsible business
- Trade, market entry and international growth decisions
- Understand how organisations operate and compete.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Cross-cultural communication
- International market analysis
- Strategic planning
- Global commercial awareness
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who want to understand how organisations compete, collaborate and grow across different countries and cultures. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- International business analyst
- Export or market-development executive
- Global operations coordinator
- International business consultant
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
15 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Accounting for International ManagersModule BEAM045
- 02Principles of International BusinessModule BEMM116
- 03Current Issues in International BusinessModule BEMM264
- 04International Business PlanModule BEMM384
- 05People ManagementModule BEMM388
- 06Foundations to Business CommunicationModule BEMM800
- 07AI and Emerging TechnologiesModule ENSM021
- 08Automated and Autonomous Transport: Cars and ShipsModule LAWM165
- 09Blockchain, Policy, PropertyModule LAWM167
- 10EU Competition LawModule LAWM172
- 11Financial Markets Law and RegulationModule LAWM173
- 12International ArbitrationModule LAWM174
- 13International Trade and SocietyModule LAWM177
- 14International Banking and Fintech Law and RegulationModule LAWM183
- 15Law, Digital Markets and CompetitionModule LAWM191
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 2:2 degree
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Only 4-year Special or Honours degrees from recognised universities are considered; 2:1 ≈ 60–74% or CGPA 3.30–3.69/4, 2:2 ≈ 55–59% or CGPA 3.00–3.29/4
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any section
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