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Adrian Pryce
Associate Professor in Strategy & International Business
Faculty of Business and Law
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Level
Master'sPG
MScDuration
Full Time: 1 Year
Starting
September, February
UK Fees 24/25
£8,250
International Fees 24/25
£16,995
Location
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In the emerging borderless global economy, do you have a degree in a non-business subject but aspire to a managerial role in business? Are you looking to enhance previous business studies with a greater knowledge of international business?
Our MSc in International Business Management is designed for people from a diversity of backgrounds, so you won’t need to have specific work or academic experience in business and management.
Our international business management master’s course offers a variety of modules covering a wide range of topics that equip you with the practical skills you need to excel in business management or consultancy, from international logistics and cross-border investments to the cultural and ethical issues involved the practice of international business.
This MSc in international business management prepares you to learn how business can adapt to the rapid change and uncertainty of the modern business environment. It develops your cross-cultural skills to be flexible and effective in different international markets and contexts.
Updated 03/07/2024
The international business management course is relevant to those with or without a business degree, although a minimum of a 2:2 classification is required and will prepare you for managerial roles across this emerging global economy.
The master of business management will build upon your existing capabilities from your first discipline and will develop your conceptual and theoretical understanding of business and management issues, problems and opportunities.
As well as developing your research and reflection skills at postgraduate level, you will be able to link theory and practice throughout each module which include a variety of study methods such as case studies, business simulations, the completion of an applied research project related to real ‘live’ business issues and in some cases by means of a work-based learning component.
The module helps students develop a broad knowledge and understanding of strategy development in organisations, the external context in which they operate and how they are managed to pursue strategic goals, helping students to develop intellectual and professional breadth by making integrative links across the various functional areas of organisations whilst taking into account the social, environmental and ethical elements required of leaders today.
This module aims to examine the principles and practice of marketing management. The core principles of the marketing concept will be established and major decision areas for creating and delivering customer value will be explored and evaluated in the context of current theory and practice. Moreover, we will evaluate the inter-relationships of marketing management with other business functions and how marketing decisions at the strategic level affect organisational profits or other measures of success. We will explore the marketing challenges faced by organisations attempting to develop and grow in international markets.
The purpose of this module is to provide future managers and business leaders with strategic knowledge and capability in the concepts and applications of financial accounting, management accounting, financing, and investment decisions. It will prepare students to critically interpret accounting and financial information for decision making purposes. We will critically appraise a range of approaches to corporate governance, accountability and regulatory environments across different countries and cultures.
Businesses recognise that Supply Chains are sources of competitive advantage; in the same way that we might consider competition between brands. Improved performance in Logistics and Supply Chain management leads to lower operating costs, shorter lead times and better value for customers. Developments in the last two decades have seen huge investments into technologies, infrastructure, staff and processes which necessitates further practitioner education. This module is designed to focus on the many different elements that make up a holistic view of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Due to the increase in organisations operating globally, this module has both a theoretical and practical focus. The module explores different business cultures from across the world and considers their impact on individuals when working in environments that are not native them. There is a strong emphasis on developing personal adaptability in cross cultural work environments which is a strong requirement for leading and managing other people internationally.
This module is based on a Blue Ocean business strategy simulation game which develops key strategic and business management skills. An innovative, fun and highly effective practical way to learn, it provides the opportunity to manage a business and apply business strategy concepts, in a way that brings together and highlights the integrative nature of the programme and business management.
In this capstone module, students investigate a real-world area of professional practice in international business from the perspective of a consultant. Drawing on relevant concepts, theories and tools, students research, analyse and propose innovative and sustainable solutions to address the complexity of operating in international markets. You will critically reflect on research findings in order to make informed judgements about complex and uncertain situations, as well as critically evaluate methods for problem-solving, adapting your own approaches to respond to identified issues and opportunities.
Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 24/25. The modules relating to the academic year 25/26 will be available from June 2025.
Uniquely, this business management masters offers you the opportunity to learn from the following distinctive modules:
Candidates will normally hold a first or second class honours degree or equivalent.
No work experience is required for admission onto the course.
For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.
If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.
If English is not your first language, you must meet the following English language requirements:
IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skills.
Equivalent qualifications are considered, for further information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our English Language Requirements page.
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2024/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
To see what Scholarships and funding may be available to you, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships page.
For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Experience or qualifications in management are neither expected nor required for the masters of international business management.
The international business management course has a mixture of assessment involving essays, research papers, case studies, portfolios, oral presentations and a final consultancy project .
For this international business management MSc, you can expect taught study to be a combination of sessions, seminars and workshops and usually 12 hours per week, we recommend that you spend approximately 20 hours per week in self-directed study time. You will attend sessions, seminars and workshops throughout two taught semesters (14 weeks each). Work on the dissertation normally commences in the second semester and is submitted at the 12 month point.
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Associate Professor in Strategy & International Business
Faculty of Business and Law
DiscoverMSc International Business Management aims to develop the managers of the future by providing a level of education to those seeking a generalist, broadly based management qualification. This business management masters is particularly relevant to those without a business background (either academic or employment) who have not previously committed to a specific/specialist career path.
The specialist pathways are designed to provide more focused routes for those who have more clearly defined career aspirations while still seeking to develop knowledge and skills in a broad range of business and management disciplines.
We offer a 20% discount on postgraduate tuition fees for students who have previously studied a full time undergraduate degree at the University of Northampton.
By studying our MSc International business Management degree, you will have the opportunity to use the University of Northampton’s on-campus facilities, services, and study areas.