MScInternational Business

Study location	United Kingdom, Birmingham
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) At least a Bachelor degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university or equivalent. The degree must be in a relevant subject The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. Take originals along when you go to study.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE, CAE or CPE, IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+ IELTS : Score 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band. Or Cambridge English(CAE): Advanced Minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component. Please note: TOEFL IBT test will not be accepted for September 2015 entry.

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. Two academic references (or if appropriate to the programme applied for, one could be from your employer).

More information	birmingham.ac.uk/..rnational-business.aspx

Overview

For graduates wishing to develop a career in international business, a wide range of opportunities exists. The programme draws on the talents of internationally respected scholars and highly respected teachers whose expertise covers globalisation, the international aspects of accounting and finance, corporate governance, e-commerce, human resource management, marketing, organisation of multinational corporations, operations and procurement, and strategy.

Programme structure

Core modules

Semester 1

Global Shift
Issues in Management
International Finance and Accounting
International Marketing

Semester 2

International Business Strategy
Global Talent Management
International Operations and Procurement
Research Methods – Introduction
Research Dissertation

Choices of the following Electives

Doing Business in Emerging Economies
International E-Business
Cross Cultural Management
Corporate Governance and Organisation
Knowledge and Innovation Systems
Cooperative Strategy
Country Manager
Finance and Strategy

Career opportunities

Small and medium-sized firms with strong niche positions are also increasingly looking for talented and well-trained staff to help them undertake international expansion. In major emerging economies such as Brazil, China and India, successful domestic firms are poised to become multinational through expanding overseas. They too welcome graduates with the appropriate knowledge about doing business internationally

As a postgraduate at Birmingham Business School you will have access to our specialist careers service, Careers in Business. This service is only available to postgraduates and provides support with job applications and interviews, job seeking and skills development.

Services include:

Individual appointments to review your CV or application form, discuss your career plans and provide advice about job seeking.

Workshops to help you develop the skills that multinational employers look for.

Events and exercises to help you get through the graduate selection process include practice interview sessions and a mock assessment centre

Opportunities to interact with employers and recruiters at sector specific events such as Careers in Banking and Careers in Consulting.