International Business MSc

at University of Leeds

The course starts with an intensive two-week induction to introduce you to the methods of teaching, course content, academic best-practices and showcasing the relationship between the course and your career aspirations. In addition, the induction also provides you with an opportunity to familiarise and deepen your interaction with peers from your cohort, who come to Leeds from different parts of the world.
 

From there, you will build your knowledge and perspectives of international business and improve your confidence in using analytical skills including qualitative and quantitative methods. You will also develop depth of understanding across issues related to global economic coordination and governance as well as reflect upon some of the central debates in international business, such as those around intellectual property, labour issues and sustainability.
 

You will explore topics such as strategic management and entering foreign markets. At the same time, you will build research skills and learn about the different methodologies used to research international business.
 

Throughout the year you will undertake compulsory modules which develop your professional skills for the workplace and prepare you for the challenges of managing organisations and individuals across different cultural contexts. You will also select optional modules on topics that suit your interests or career plans, for example, Global Business Immersion, Foreign Market Entry Strategy and European Business.
 

By the end of the course, you will submit an independent research project. You can either research a topic in-depth and submit a dissertation, or gain practical experience through a consultancy-style project working with an external organisation.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Globalization of Innovation   
• International Strategic Management    
• Debates and Controversies in International Business    
• Cross Cultural Management    
• International Business Theory    
• Quantitative Methods for International Business    
• Professional Skills for International Business    
• Dissertation for International Business   
• International Trade Environment    

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in any subject. You should have an interest in the subject, although you don’t need any prior experience or qualifications in this area.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
 

Documents and information you need

• A copy of your degree certificate and transcript, or a partial transcript if you’re still studying
• Two academic references
• A personal statement
• An up-to-date CV
• Your approved English Language test* (if applicable)
• A letter of sponsorship, if you need one.

Fees

• UK: £15,250 (total)
• International: £29,250 (total)
   

Career opportunities for international business graduates are vast. Multinational organisations particularly favour employees who can work confidently across a range of different markets.
 

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to diverse careers in top firms worldwide, including as business analysts, country managers, product managers, trading executives, buyers, business development managers and roles in financial services. Others have sought to internationalise their own family business.