MSc INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (WITH INTERNSHIP)

Overview

Mode	Duration	Start date	Application code	Application method
ModeFull-time	Duration24 months	Start dateSeptember	Application code5539	Application method Direct to LSBU
ModeFull-time	Duration27 months	Start dateJanuary	Application code5540	Application method Direct to LSBU

International students

The course is not currently open to international students.

International (non Home) applicants should follow our international how to apply guide.

Home/EU applicants

Mode	Duration	Start date	Application code	Application method
Mode Full-time	Duration 24 months	Start date September	Application code 5539	Application method Direct to LSBU
Mode Full-time	Duration 27 months	Start date January	Application code 5540	Application method Direct to LSBU

Postgraduate students and research students should apply through our dedicated application system. Full details of how to do this are supplied on our How to apply section for postgraduate students and our How to apply section for research students.

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Accommodation

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Finance

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Prepare to start

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Enrolment

Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Enrolment pages.

Suggested reading

• Czinkota, M. et. al. (2012), International Business (European Edition), John Wiley, Chichester
• Conklin, D. (2014), The Global Environment of Business, SAGE Publications, London
  

Year 1

Term 1
Creativity enterprise and innovation	Curiosity, creativity and research		International Marketing			Organisational Behaviour in an International Context
Management consultancy in a global environment
Term 2
International Strategic Management and Innovation		International Financial Management for Business			Research in action

Year 2

Internship [12 months]

Capstone Project

Module descriptions

• Consultancy Enterprise and Innovation
  Focusing on the rapidly changing world around us, it is imperative that students are able to think creatively, problem solve and create advantage for themselves (be entrepreneurial) and for the businesses they may work for (be intrapreneurial). The module encourages students to question what they see and experience around them with an aim to enhance their creativity and to discover new and improved ways of doing things.
• International marketing
  Understanding international marketing concepts and developing international marketing skills are essential for the success of organisations operating in increasingly global, challenging and changing markets. This module develops an understanding of the fundamentals of marketing and provides an overview of the macro-environment of international business and economic development. This lays the basis for an appreciation of strategic international marketing challenges including the use of big data, digital analytics, and global supply chain management. The course provides a strategic overview of international marketing issues, integrating theory and practice across a wide range of international business contexts.
• Organisational behaviour in an international context
  With its focus on organisational behaviour in an intercultural work context this modules provides students with an understating of global leadership, culture, and a practical focus on methods for managing virtual teams. In a globalised and digital economy everyone comes in contact and works with people from very different cultural backgrounds, whether it is employees, clients, or collaboration partners. Digital modes of working make it possible even for small businesses or individuals to work with partners and in markets across the globe.
• International strategic management and innovation
  This module aims to give students insight into the roots of competitive advantage, and how international organisations can develop strategies that establish and sustain it, acting ethically and responsibly. Students will appreciate the challenges of managing complexities in diverse, internationally operating businesses. They will develop an understanding of the key role of innovation, and the ways in which organisations can stimulate it and capture value from it.
• International financial management for business
  The module aims to provide the knowledge and skills needed to critically analyse information contained in companies’ reports and accounts, and apply the principles of financial management to make value-maximising decisions in the pursuit of business goals. Course members will learn to critically appraise capital investment projects, and understand the elements of business, financial and exchange risk in the range of financial strategies available to a company. In addition, participants will learn about the various sources of raising capital for the business and appreciate the importance of broader issues in financial strategy and international financial management.
• Research Methods
  Focusing on the nature, approaches, methods, tools and techniques of research this module provides student with research skills within relevant disciplines from the business environment.
• Internship
  This module allows students to gain up to 12 months valuable work experience while studying for a Master's degree. Responsibility for securing the work placement lies with you. However, you'll be amply supported by our Employability Team during the search process and during the period of your internship.  The internship will allow you to reflect on how principles of your discipline can be applied in the workplace, so enhancing your appreciation of the multi-functional requirements of business in the real world.
• Capstone business project
  An independent research project which draws upon the students’ skills and knowledge gained thus far enabling application of learning to a scenario resulting in added value to an organisation and creating real world impact.