MSc International Business

Why choose this course?

  • If you want to develop your management career in organisations trading or operating internationally, this is the ideal masters course for you.
  • Build on the skills and knowledge developed in your first degree, whatever the subject focus, and add an international business dimension to your graduate study. You might have studied management or accounting, law or design, geography or engineering, and now want to take the skills you have learnt into a career in international business.
  • We'll introduce you to key subjects in the international business area. A deep knowledge of the economic, political, technological and cultural factors facing international business is crucial for any manager in the modern trade environment.
  • Through this course you'll develop a strategic awareness of the factors affecting businesses operating in international markets.
  • Our academic staff have held senior or directorial positions in a wide variety of organisations, both private and public, and have experience ranging from blue chip organisations to self employment.
  • We also have links with industry and our growing research and consultancy base means that you'll be using learning tools and studying subjects that are up-to-date and relevant in all current business environments.
  • You'll be part of a vibrant postgraduate business school. Our students are from all over the world so you'll benefit from a truly global experience, adding an extra dimension to your studies.
  • You can put what you learn into practice and will be involved in working on real projects for real companies.
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Course code: MN1AK

Start date: September and January

Course length: full time: one year

Campus: Kedleston Road site, Derby Campus

Faculty: Business, Computing and Law

School: Derby Business School

This course is available to international students

About this course

The MSc International Business is designed to develop a deep knowledge and understanding of the operation of business and organisations in an international context, in addition to developing the personal and employability skills required for employment in international business or management.

The globalisation of trade and international communications technology have been the driving forces of growth for business and economies over the past 20 years, and despite the global downturn, they will continue to drive future business development. A thorough knowledge of the economic, political, technological and cultural factors facing international business is crucial for any manager in the modern trade environment. You will combine analysis from various disciplines including economics, politics, international business, marketing, management and finance throughout the course.

In addition you will also develop your ability to use relevant analytical methods for evaluating business operations, trade and strategy, in an international context. You will become strategically aware of the factors affecting businesses operating in international markets, and will develop the skills to apply different theoretical perspectives to the critical appraisal of business operations and strategy.   

Using relevant models and drawing on appropriate sources of research, you will be able to draw relevant conclusions and develop recommendations for international business strategy changes.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

  • A second class undergraduate degree
  • If English is not your first language, you will also need IELTS 6.5

How to apply

UK/EU students

International students

Information for international applicants

Applying for a postgraduate degree

Fees and finance

This is a classroom based course.

UK/EU students

  • £695 per module (you usually take 9 of these modules in total)

International students

  • Full time: £10,455 (in total)

*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.

How you will learn

How you'll learn

Throughout the programme, you will encounter a diverse range of learning and teaching methods. At each level, we will provide  support to help you develop your academic and applied skills and to promote your personal development. The teaching team uses a mixture of lectures, group work, discussions, workshops, case-study analysis, practical analysis and personal networking at this level, supported by specific guidance on study texts and journal material, on-line study materials and a mixture of campus and online teaching - blended learning.

How you're assessed

You will be assessed through coursework on each module. The coursework will differ on each module and will involve a range of formats including computer-based tests, research reports, practical activities, presentations, essays and case studies.

Careers and employability

On successful completion of the MSc International Business you will have gained the skills necessary to join management training programmes in the world's largest international companies.

International business will be a crucial driver for world growth over the next few years as emerging markets expand, and will be a major growth area for graduate employment.

What our students say

"The lecturers put great emphasis on the practical aspects of the subjects that we study. We are encouraged to challenge theories and literature, and express our own opinions."

Justyna Zgódka

Contact details

If you are a UK or EU student, contact us

T: +44 (0)1332 591167
F: +44 (0)1332 597724
E: askadmissions@derby.ac.uk

Submit an UK or EU enquiry here

If you are an international student, contact us

T: +44 (0)1332 597235
E: bclinternational@derby.ac.uk

Submit an international enquiry here

Where will I study?

Kedleston Road site, Derby Campus