MSc International Business Management

Ready to take your career to the next level?
If you're eager to enhance your understanding of international business and climb the ranks in global leadership and managerial roles, the MSc International Business Management course is your gateway to success.

Delve into the world of global business challenges and strategies and gain the specialised skills and expertise you need to navigate and excel in the dynamic international business landscape. This programme will help empower you, upon graduating, to make a real impact in the global economy and lead with confidence.

Course Overview

Industry-Relevant Curriculum

The MSc International Business Management programme has been specifically designed by industry-experienced lecturers to reflect the ins and outs of international business and help you understand the functional and operational knowledge needed to succeed in global business industries.

Dual Accreditation Advantage

This programme is dual accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), meaning that upon successful completion of all relevant modules, you will be eligible for a CMI Level 7 qualification (subject to CMI moderation).

Career-Ready Leadership Skills

Companies are committed to future success and constantly seek skilled, qualified executives and managers. Employers value graduates who are not only academically prepared but also work-ready with strong professional skills in management and leadership. The MSc International Business Management degree helps you build the confidence and capabilities to thrive in today’s competitive global market.

Awarding Institution

This programme is awarded by Buckinghamshire New University but taught by Holmes Institute UK in the centre of London

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Why choose the
MSc International Business Management?

Designed for Global Careers – Acquire essential knowledge of international business functions and operations, preparing you to succeed in global industries.

Industry Relevance – Learn from lecturers with real-world experience and benefit from strong professional links.

Supportive Community – Receive guidance from dedicated tutors and connect with an active alumni network.

Broad Perspective – Gain a multidisciplinary understanding of management, marketing, HR, and operations to become a flexible and effective leader.

Structure & Content

The MSc International Business Management degree is a one-year programme taken full time, set at Level 7 on the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ).

The design of the programme will provide learners with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to be able to:

  • Apply a critical lens to the operation of organisations working across borders
  • Effectively and appropriately communicate plans and recommendations in a range of International Business contexts
  • Apply agile project planning and management skills in an international context
  • Lead and manage the development of organisational goals across borders
  • Critically evaluate and justify the application of problem-solving tools and techniques to organisations
  • Critically evaluate the legal, financial and ethical tools for organisational success
  • Critically reflect on personal development in International Business skills and knowledge

The programme:

  • Is ideal for those aspiring to embark on a career in overseas or multi-national management
  • Provides a stepping stone from undergraduate studies in business-related subjects, with an international focus
  • Is delivered through active learning and authentic assessment by both faculty and practitioners in the field of business management

Programme Details

What You'll Learn:

  • Practical Knowledge & Critical Thinking:
    Learn to apply enhanced practical knowledge and sharpen your reasoning ability using key concepts and theoretical frameworks taught throughout the course.
  • Entrepreneurship & Flexibility:
    Benefit from flexible case study and topic options—ideal for students interested in launching or managing a small business or family business.
  • Career Versatility:
    Whether you're entering a large organisation or pursuing self-employment, the skills and behaviours gained are essential for entry-level management and graduate roles.
  • Key Professional Responsibilities:
    Be prepared for roles involving business planning and start-up, project and team management, cross-border leadership, financial/resource oversight, and evaluation of activities across local to international contexts.

This programme aims to:

  • Enable students to critically analyse the International Business environment and its inter-relationship with organisations.
  • Increase students’ critical awareness of contemporary issues in managing business activities across borders.
  • Support students to critically evaluate the impact of different cultures on International Business.
  • Encourage students’ critical assessment of the implication of global integration of businesses.
  • Develop students’ skills in independent learning and synthesising relevant critical thinking, through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at Master’s level.
  • Develop students’ transferable skills for a career in International Business management, such as managing projects, cross-cultural communication, working in teams, analysis of complex information and problem solving based on business models and theories.

English Language Requirements:

Please refer to the official BNU entry requirements page

If your first language is not English or your language of instruction at undergraduate level was not English you will be required to demonstrate English proficiency at an overall score of IELTS level 6.5 (or its equivalent) and no score below 6.0 in any category.

Applicants to the programme will normally have obtained a Bachelor’s degree with Honours (or equivalent) which can be in a range of subject disciplines or professions.

Applicants need a minimum of a 2:2 in their degree to be considered.

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Careers

Our Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business degree leads to employment in any number of business, management or administration-related roles.

The programme is also designed to lead to further study in cognate areas. This programme has been specifically designed to ensure graduates will be equipped with the relevant skills and competencies sought by employers today.

The digital focus prepares students for the new digital workplace and introduces the key technical innovations in modern business. The emphasis on using software applications as business tools opens the door to further learning and research and also prepares students for specialised programmes at postgraduate level.

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