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Postgraduate

MSc International Business and Management

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Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N/A
Start date: September and January
Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: Bachelors honours degree at least 2:2 or equivalent
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N/A
Start date: September and January
Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: Bachelors honours degree at least 2:2 or equivalent

Overview

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 a focus on the practical process of doing business and have opportunity to interact with businesses through our ever-expanding networks.

Finally, we also offer a further chance to enhance your career and promotion prospects through our dual accreditation with the ILM Level 7 Certificate in Leadership and Management.

Through our dual accreditation scheme, and upon successful completion of modules on the MSc International Business and Management programme, students will also achieve the ILM Level 7 Certificate in Leadership and Management. Further information about the University's relationship with the ILM is available in the PSRB register.

View more information about the range of employers our students work with in the Business School.

  • Designed for new or recent graduates so the course is to bring graduates of any discipline to become well-versed in business and management-related matters and competent to work (and lead) in a challenging business environment.
  • Gives a broad perspective on the nature of business and management.
  • Offer an innovative, dynamic and flexible programme that critically considers development of International Business and Management in a globalised world.

The University of Suffolk is world-class and committed to our region. We are proudly modern and innovative and we believe in transformative education. We are on the rise with a focus on student satisfaction, graduate prospects, spending on academic services and student facilities.

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Course Modules

Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.

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International Business (IB) is a complex exercise for managers in both existing businesses and new ventures.  The increasing globalisation of the market place affects all who are involved with business or who must make business decisions.  Therefore, it is imperative to be knowledgeable about International Business systems. International Business is designed to engage students with the key concepts, models, debates and problems in the study of International business. The module considers how International Business organisations are managed, including the strategies used to guide them and the decisions involved in the role of the manager or owner.

The purpose of this module is twofold: to examine the use of systematic research approaches to help build understanding of specific business contexts; and to prepare students for their dissertation as part of their level 7 studies.  In this module, students will develop their investigative and analytical skills.  They will learn about a range of methods and methodologies for collecting and analysing data and develop their own approach to a research project connected with an area of business or management.

This module will provide students with a practical understanding of how companies design and implement international marketing strategies. You will explore both the theoretical background of international marketing concepts as well as their application in today's fast-changing and rapidly growing digital marketing landscape to ensure that you gain an appreciation of international marketing in action. In this module you will assess how contemporary marketing practices in different organisations and sectors achieve marketing objectives and then apply this knowledge in real business settings.  This module will provide you with an understanding of current digital marketing technology and consider its impact on contemporary international marketing practice.

This module aims to provide students with a broad introduction to managing people effectively across different country contexts through the introduction of key concepts, theories and contemporary practices. It considers the global challenges of developing and implementing international human resource management strategy. Resourcing and developing talent will be assessed through the diffusion of HRM practices in multinational enterprises.  This module also explores cross cultural interactions from an organisational and leadership perspective and how to lead and manage effectively both across and within different cultures.

The purpose of this module is twofold: to examine the use of agency relations between owners, managers and employees and the contribution of economics in strategic management and corporate governance; and to understand the empirical and theoretical aspects of capital budgeting, market efficiency, portfolio theory, asset pricing models, capital structure and dividend policy.

Society since the advent of the 21st century have increasingly sought to understand entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial activities in the wake of economic and social transformation. Thus researchers, policy makers and practitioners have sought to gain insight on the implications of an innovative entrepreneurial society. This module aims to explore the entrepreneurial decision-making environment, taking into account stakeholder opportunities, as well as providing the student with the techniques and skills required to optimise their choices in a complex venturing, social and digital context. The module thus covers activities of both profit seeking and social enterprises.

Today’s supply chains span across continents and involve many different organisations in the supply network. The management of supply chains is key to the operations of modern global organisations, providing the foundation for successful operations in a competitive global business environment. Logistics and its evolving role in business, for instance, has created dependency, sub-disciplines of study and opportunities to analyse the direct impact in various industries and sectors. Growth trends, combine the need for logistical efficiency, with environmental factors, strategic positioning, laws and policy adherence, and cost maintenance. Therefore, the need to be competitive, reach new markets, source new goods and raw materials globally, have all been key contributors to the imperative to development effective and efficient supply chains.

In this module you will experience the life of a general manager or business owner. They will work within the secure environment of online simulations to make tough decisions and learn from mistakes.

The dissertation demands a high level of individual application and commitment to research. It provides students with an opportunity to identify, reflect on and explore a topic in significant detail. That topic should fall under one or more of the following broader themes: organisation, management, work, business. Your research may constitute either a traditional academic project or an applied management report.

Course Modules 2024

Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.

Interior walls in The Atrium

International Business (IB) is a complex exercise for managers in both existing businesses and new ventures.  The increasing globalisation of the market place affects all who are involved with business or who must make business decisions.  Therefore, it is imperative to be knowledgeable about International Business systems. International Business is designed to engage students with the key concepts, models, debates and problems in the study of International business. The module considers how International Business organisations are managed, including the strategies used to guide them and the decisions involved in the role of the manager or owner.

The purpose of this module is twofold: to examine the use of systematic research approaches to help build understanding of specific business contexts; and to prepare students for their dissertation as part of their level 7 studies.  In this module, students will develop their investigative and analytical skills.  They will learn about a range of methods and methodologies for collecting and analysing data and develop their own approach to a research project connected with an area of business or management.

This module will provide students with a practical understanding of how companies design and implement international marketing strategies. You will explore both the theoretical background of international marketing concepts as well as their application in today's fast-changing and rapidly growing digital marketing landscape to ensure that you gain an appreciation of international marketing in action. In this module you will assess how contemporary marketing practices in different organisations and sectors achieve marketing objectives and then apply this knowledge in real business settings.  This module will provide you with an understanding of current digital marketing technology and consider its impact on contemporary international marketing practice.

This module aims to provide students with a broad introduction to managing people effectively across different country contexts through the introduction of key concepts, theories and contemporary practices. It considers the global challenges of developing and implementing international human resource management strategy. Resourcing and developing talent will be assessed through the diffusion of HRM practices in multinational enterprises.  This module also explores cross cultural interactions from an organisational and leadership perspective and how to lead and manage effectively both across and within different cultures.

The purpose of this module is twofold: to examine the use of agency relations between owners, managers and employees and the contribution of economics in strategic management and corporate governance; and to understand the empirical and theoretical aspects of capital budgeting, market efficiency, portfolio theory, asset pricing models, capital structure and dividend policy.

Society since the advent of the 21st century have increasingly sought to understand entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial activities in the wake of economic and social transformation. Thus researchers, policy makers and practitioners have sought to gain insight on the implications of an innovative entrepreneurial society. This module aims to explore the entrepreneurial decision-making environment, taking into account stakeholder opportunities, as well as providing the student with the techniques and skills required to optimise their choices in a complex venturing, social and digital context. The module thus covers activities of both profit seeking and social enterprises.

Today’s supply chains span across continents and involve many different organisations in the supply network. The management of supply chains is key to the operations of modern global organisations, providing the foundation for successful operations in a competitive global business environment. Logistics and its evolving role in business, for instance, has created dependency, sub-disciplines of study and opportunities to analyse the direct impact in various industries and sectors. Growth trends, combine the need for logistical efficiency, with environmental factors, strategic positioning, laws and policy adherence, and cost maintenance. Therefore, the need to be competitive, reach new markets, source new goods and raw materials globally, have all been key contributors to the imperative to development effective and efficient supply chains.

In this module you will experience the life of a general manager or business owner. They will work within the secure environment of online simulations to make tough decisions and learn from mistakes.

The dissertation demands a high level of individual application and commitment to research. It provides students with an opportunity to identify, reflect on and explore a topic in significant detail. That topic should fall under one or more of the following broader themes: organisation, management, work, business. Your research may constitute either a traditional academic project or an applied management report.

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Entry Requirements

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Career Opportunities

The MSc in International Business and Management 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 and management. It's important to note that the specific career opportunities and destinations can vary based on individual interests 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

The Careers team offer confidential advice in 1-2-1 career coaching sessions to help you with your career decisions, mock interviews to ready yourself for challenging recruitment rounds and provide the opportunity for you to realise your full potential as one of tomorrow’s business leaders.

Your Course Team

Dr Ross Kemble

Ross has been at the University of Suffolk for the past 3 years as the Suffolk Executive MBA (SEMBA) Programme Leader.

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Dr Tom Vine

Tom was recruited by Suffolk Business School in January 2012. He currently leads the Suffolk Business School Doctoral Programme.

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Robert Price

Robert Price is Associate Professor specialising in organisational change management and leadership. He also helps the Business School's CPD programmes.

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Dr Efe Imiren

Efe is currently a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader of Business Management in the School of Technology, Business and Arts.

Dr Fran Hyde

Fran joined the University of Suffolk in August 2018 as a Course Leader and Lecturer in Marketing. She is now Associate Professor in Marketing.

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Fees and Funding

UK Full-time Tuition Fee

£9,090

per year
UK Part-time Tuition Fee

£1,010*

per 20 credit module
International Full-time Tuition Fee

£14,625

per year

*Please contact the Student Centre for further details

Further Information

Postgraduate Loans are available for this course, we also offer University of Suffolk Alumni a 25% reduction on fees, find out more below.

Postgraduate Funding Alumni Loyalty Scheme International Students

How to apply

Applying for a postgraduate programme is simple, you can apply using the link below. You can also find out more about what to include on your application and how to contact us for support during the process on the Postgraduate Study link.

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