Course Introduction

Our MSc in International Business Management here at the University of Suffolk prepares you for a huge variety of business roles in a global context. Whether you’re interested in Entrepreneurship, Managing People Effectively and Strategic International Marketing to name a few areas this course covers then this is the course for you. Our staff and students will be drawn from all over the world with widely varied expertise, making this MSc a truly international programme.

If you have not previously studied business or management subjects, this course is designed to enable you to build the foundations needed for a business and management career. 

Through our dual accreditation scheme, and upon successful completion of modules on the MSc International Business and Management programme, you will also achieve the ILM Level 7 Certificate in Leadership and Management.

Module Breakdown

On this course you will study the following modules: 

• International Business 
• Research Methods for Business 
• Strategic International Marketing 
• Managing People Effectively in an International Context 
• Managerial Economics and Finance 
• Innovative Entrepreneurial Society: new business models 
• Global Operations and Supply Chain Management 
• Entrepreneurship Through Digital Simulations (ETDS) 
• Dissertation 

Fees and Scholarships

International Full-time Tuition Fee - £14,265 

As well as offering competitive tuition fees, we also have scholarships designed to support your academic aspirations. Our scholarships range from £1,000 to £4,000 and are awarded based on academic achievement.  

Career Opportunities

The MSc in International Business and Management can open up a wide range of career opportunities and provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in various fields of business and management.  Some career paths you may enter are listed below:

• International Business Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Strategic Marketing Manager
• Human Resources Director
• Supply Chain Manager
• International Trade Specialist
• Business Development Manager
• Market Analyst
• Corporate Sustainability Manager
• Leadership and Management Consultant

Course Introduction

By joining our MSc Strategic People Management programme, you are joining one of the most popular, and highly regarded, CIPD accredited programme in the East of England. You can be sure that you are joining a programme with a focus on individual student support opportunities, as well as high quality teaching. Our student pass rates consistently exceed national averages for this programme, and we are committed to equality and the fair treatment of all students. We will focus on developing you into a ‘career ready graduate’ at your relevant level of experience through applied practice, problem-based learning and research-informed teaching. 

This programme provides a unique opportunity to innovatively lead contemporary changes in the provision of human resource management education in higher education institutions and offers a world-class training and education to equip learners and practitioners in gaining both the necessary theoretical and industry skill set to strategically manage, retain and develop people resources in organisations more effectively. 

You will have the opportunity to network with a wide variety of persons to build and grow your professional networks, from your fellow students representing a wide array of global cultures, to leading guest practitioners invited occasionally to enrich your learning as well as contacts made on attendance of local and national CIPD events, which is actively promoted on the programme. 

The University of Suffolk is an approved provider of CIPD qualifications. The CIPD is the professional body for HR and people development. 

Module Breakdown

On this course you will study the following modules: 

• An introduction to MSc Strategic People Management Programme
• Academic Study Skills 
• Understanding Business Psychology for Maximum Organisational Impact 
• People Resourcing and Talent Management in Organisations 
• People Analytics and Financial Planning in Organisations 
• Understanding Research for Organisational Development 
• Leadership, Strategy and Change Management in Organisations 
• Managing Employment Relations and Employment Law 
• Contemporary Skills for People Managers 

Fees and Scholarships

International Full-time Tuition Fee - £14,625 

As well as offering competitive tuition fees, we also have scholarships designed to support your academic aspirations. Our scholarships range from £1,000 to £4,000 and are awarded based on academic achievement.  

Career Opportunities

On completion of the MSc Strategic People Management programme, through our co-designed, co-delivered and co-accredited strategy, you will have a solid base to progress either as a graduate entrant into the profession, to change careers or advance into senior people management roles.

In addition, on course completion, you will be certified as professional associate members of the CIPD and with relevant professional experience eligible to apply for chartered membership status.

Course Introduction

The International MBA is a comprehensive and dynamic new programme starting in September 2024, and is tailored for early career professionals. You will graduate with a deeper understanding of organisational dynamics as well as the skills necessary to effectively and creatively navigate the challenges of the modern, flexible world of business.

The programme's emphasis on developing strategic management skills, along with its incorporation of real-world scenarios through projects and assessments, provides a practical, hands-on approach to learning. The course will be taught by industry experts as well as academics, allowing you to engage with current management issues and gain insights from both theoretical and practical perspectives.

The International MBA goes beyond traditional business education, aiming to produce graduates with a broad skill set and a nuanced understanding of management and leadership in a global context.

Module Breakdown

This is a new programme and module content is subject to change as part of the validation process.

• Strategic International Marketing 
• Finance Driven Data and Decision Making 
• Managing People Effectively in an International Context 
• Leadership and Organisational Behaviour 
• International Management Project 
• Leadership and Integrated Care (Optional) 

Fees and Scholarships

International Full-time Tuition Fee - £16,497 

As well as offering competitive tuition fees, we also have scholarships designed to support your academic aspirations. Our scholarships range from £1,000 to £4,000 and are awarded based on academic achievement.  

Career Opportunities

An MBA (Master's of Business Administration) can open up a wide range of career opportunities and provide individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in various fields of business. It's important to note that the specific career opportunities and destinations can vary based on individual interests, specialisation within the MBA program, and market trends. Some career paths are listed below:

• International Business Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Strategic Marketing Manager
• Human Resources Director
• Supply Chain Manager
• International Trade Specialist
• Business Development Manager
• Market Analyst
• Corporate Sustainability Manager
• Leadership and Management Consultant