International Trade, Strategy and Operations (MSc)

Accredited by the Institute of Export, this MSc delivers a thorough understanding of the management and operational requirements necessary to trade successfully in international markets. 

The programme is heavily focused on the application of theory into practice and how the skills developed throughout your studies will be used to best advantage in a professional environment. You will learn how international companies operate, and will develop the skills to enable your involvement in the whole process from initial engagement with a new market, right through to the delivery of a product or service. 

Throughout the year, you will learn to identify business opportunities, formulate strategic options, and define business-winning propositions, as well as learning to manage, lead change, and improve operational and supply chain processes.

The International Trade, Strategy and Operations MSc investigates and analyses real-world applications. It is set within a truly global context due to the international nature of case studies and examples which illustrate the issues and challenges facing a range of stakeholders, from businesses at a micro-level, to governmental bodies at a macro-level. Teaching from the course team will be both research and experience led, as many of the course team members are active research participants and/or have experience of engaging with business in a variety of areas on an international scale.

This course will appeal equally to those students with a background in international trade, strategy or operations who wish to specialise further in these areas and students from a wide range of other disciplines who wish to pursue a career in the international field.
 

Core modules

• International Trade
• Trade Policy
• Global Marketing Strategy
• International Business Development
• Financial Aspects of International Trade
• Transport Techniques and Management
• Study, Professional and Analytical Skills

Optional modules

One elective module should be chosen from the following list, allowing you the flexibility to tailor the course in line with your specific interests:

• Global Business Environment
• Business Strategy and Strategic Management
• Supply Chain Management
   

Minimum requirements

2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Candidates with a UK 2:ii (or equivalent) may be accepted upon demonstration of relevant professional experience.

English language requirements

• Band A
• IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0
   

The University carries out an initial fee status assessment based on information provided in the application and according to the guidance published by UKCISA. Students are classified as either Home or Overseas Fee status and this can determine the tuition fee and eligibility of certain scholarships and financial support.

If you receive an offer, your fee status will be stated with the tuition fee information, however we are awaiting guidance from the UK government regarding fee status for EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals and their family members living in the UK for academic year 2021/22 onwards. We are not able to confirm the fee status for these students until the relevant eligibility criteria have been confirmed. Once we have received further information from the UK government, we will provide you with an update on your fee status and let you know if any additional information is required. If you believe your fee status has been incorrectly classified you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire (follow the instructions in your offer) and provide the required documentation for this to be reassessed.

 

Graduates from WMG have gone on to work for a variety of employers including:

• Airbus
• Amazon
• AstraZeneca
• Barclays
• Bloomberg
• EY
• GSK
• Jaguar Land Rover
• Siemens

The International Trade programme will prepare you to take on a senior role within a company that trades internationally. The breadth of the programme enables students to gain a clear overview of all the elements of international trade whilst giving the opportunity to also focus or specialise on a particular aspect of interest to the individual.

The programme opens up a range of career options including transportation and logistics; customs and the legal aspects of international business; business development, relationship management and negotiation; implementation of strategy.