In the global context, today’s business leaders need to be adaptable to managing in uncertain times. This master’s in International Business will prepare you to apply management skills within a complex, rapidly shifting environment, whether you choose to work in the private or public sector.

You will leave the programme well prepared for a career in international business across a range of different roles such as negotiator, business analyst, country or regional manager, international recruiter, sourcing manager, trading executive or business development manager.

The core programme content will give you an in-depth understanding of concepts and theories related to doing business in an international context. Students will also gain practical skills needed to address complex management issues, improve practice and meet the challenges of today’s fast-paced business world. Central to developing your employability is our Industry Experience Project, co-curricular learning opportunities and options to build additional CV assets or micro-credentials, to help you stand out in the job market.

What do our graduates go on to do?

On graduating, you will be equipped for roles in multinational business and charities. Some graduates go on to apply their skills to their own businesses, or in small companies and organisations with an international reach.

Graduates of this degree have taken their skills into wide-ranging roles including:

  • Data Analyst
  • Account Manager
  • Assets Appraisal
  • Business and Marketing Relationship Executive
  • Commodities Analyst
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
  • Equity Analyst
  • Internal Sales Executive
  • Investment Analyst
  • Management Consultant
  • Policy Advisor
  • Procurement Engineer
  • Product Manager
  • Project Analyst

Some of the employers they are now working with include:

  • Accenture
  • Ernst & Young
  • Cango
  • China Construction Bank
  • Confederation of British Industry
  • DHL
  • Lidl
  • Grayce
  • Medical Specialists Reporting Group
  • Ripple
  • Shenzen Kukai Software Technology
  • Third Space

(Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2018-2022 graduates, 15 months post-graduation)