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MSc International Business Management
Develops a global business skillset along with research and analytical skills for international management careers. The programme develops strategy, organisations, leadership, decision-making and responsible management. At postgraduate level, the emphasis is on advanced knowledge, critical evaluation and independent professional or research work.
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Develops a global business skillset along with research and analytical skills for international management careers. The programme develops strategy, organisations, leadership, decision-making and responsible management. At postgraduate level, the emphasis is on advanced knowledge, critical evaluation and independent professional or research work.
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.
34 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.
- 01Entrepreneurship In International ContextsPublished course content
- 02Opportunity recognitionPublished course content
- 03Financing international entrepreneurship opportunitiesPublished course content
- 04Technology and digital entrepreneurshipPublished course content
- 05Intellectual Property (IP) protection in international marketsPublished course content
- 06Accelerated internationalisation; born global, high growth and high impact firmsPublished course content
- 07Diversity in entrepreneurshipPublished course content
- 08The role of networking in international businessPublished course content
- 09International Management CompetenciesPublished course content
- 10Learning styles and the reflective managerPublished course content
- 11Cultural intelligencePublished course content
- 12Cross cultural management, communication and negotiationPublished course content
- 13Multicultural teamworkingPublished course content
- 14Responsible and sustainable cross-cultural leadership and motivationPublished course content
- 15Multinational staffing practicesPublished course content
- 16Global mobility of workers and competency developmentPublished course content
- 17Diversity, inclusivity and ethical management practicesPublished course content
- 18International Strategy And SustainabilityPublished course content
- 19Globalisation and regionalisation trends, impact and key debatesPublished course content
- 20National and supra-national sustainability agendas and business modelsPublished course content
- 21International strategy and decision-making, including Ansoffs growth matrixPublished course content
- 22International business environment and institutionsPublished course content
- 23Business-level strategies, including international market selection and entry methodsPublished course content
- 24Design of international organisational structure and controlsPublished course content
- 25Influence of sustainability agendas on corporate level strategiesPublished course content
- 26Shared valuePublished course content
- 27Multinational Enterprises - Navigating Global ChallengesPublished course content
- 28Key debates and data trends in emerging markets and developed economiesPublished course content
- 29Contemporary global challenges for firms, including state policiesPublished course content
- 30Managing strategic alliancesPublished course content
- 31Global supply chain managementPublished course content
- 32Global financial system and managing risk globallyPublished course content
- 33Ethics, Responsibility and SustainabilityPublished course content
- 34Knowledge, innovation and technological issues including Artificial IntelligencePublished course content
Entry requirements
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- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor Special degree, professional degree or postgraduate diploma accepted; a Bachelor General degree with high grades and relevant work experience may be considered
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, minimum 6.0 in all skills
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on shu.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 Sheffield Hallam University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.