Builds management knowledge for organisations operating across borders, including strategy, leadership and international markets. Open to graduates from any discipline and to applicants with professional qualifications or significant work experience.
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01Academic route
Your qualification fit
Four-year Bachelor Special or Honours degree with CGPA 2.8/4 or 55%+; or three-year Bachelor General degree with CGPA 3.3/4 or 80%+; or a UK/Ireland/Australia-affiliated degree completed within the last five years
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Scholarship information
Potential funding at Liverpool John Moores University
Automatic international scholarships of £3,000 to £4,500 off tuition fees (course pages state up to £4,000) for eligible applicants; courses with fees under £17,250 are not eligible.
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Programme overview
A clearer look at MSc International Business and Management
Builds management knowledge for organisations operating across borders, including strategy, leadership and international markets. Open to graduates from any discipline and to applicants with professional qualifications or significant work experience.
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.
9 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.
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Professional Practice for the Global Business Environment10 credits
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Research and Data Analytics20 credits
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Managing Cross-Cultural Diversity10 credits
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International Business and Emerging Economies10 credits
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Academic and Digital Literacies20 credits
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Research Project60 credits
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Responsible Global Business10 credits
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Sustainable Strategic Management20 credits
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Global Digital Business Management20 credits
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
Academic
Minimum 2:2 honours degree, or an equivalent professional qualification, or significant relevant work experience
Sri Lankan qualifications
Four-year Bachelor Special or Honours degree with CGPA 2.8/4 or 55%+; or three-year Bachelor General degree with CGPA 3.3/4 or 80%+; or a UK/Ireland/Australia-affiliated degree completed within the last five years
English (IELTS)
6.0 overall, minimum 5.5 in each component
English alternatives
Sri Lankan O-Level English grade B or above accepted for programmes requiring IELTS 6.5, grade C or above for programmes requiring IELTS 6.0 (no expiry date)
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on ljmu.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Liverpool John Moores University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.
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