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International Business (MBA)

1 Year

Duration

Postgraduate

Level

Birmingham

Campus

Business

Subject

Program Overview

This programme, open to Home and International applicants, covers key business and management topics with a strong practical focus. Early modules build core skills, while later ones explore international business and global marketing. You’ll apply theory to real-world cases and develop leadership and management abilities. The final module is flexible, allowing you to tailor it to your career goals and draw on personal work experience and academic research.

Curriculum & Modules

Part 1

Compulsory modules:

  • Financial Management (compulsory, 20 credits)

  • Human Capital Management (compulsory, 20 credits)

  • Marketing Management (compulsory, 20 credits)

  • Strategic Management (compulsory, 20 credits)

Specialist modules:

  • International Business Concepts (compulsory, 20 credits)

  • International Marketing: Principles and Practices (compulsory, 20 credits)

Part 2

  • Dissertation, OR Integrated Case Study, OR Business Development Proposal (compulsory, 60 credits)

What You'll Go On To Do

Employability will be strongly influenced by worldwide location, industry, and career structure. Management roles in business, human resource management and international workforce development, international business contexts such as business entrepreneurship and regional development, education, health service development, the public sector, and other areas may offer opportunities for advancement.

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Study Mode

Full-time on campus

Intakes

January, May, and September

Fees

£7,800/year

Entry Requirements

This programme is available to Home and International applicants.

Normally, the possession of a minimum of a 2:2 UK first degree or an equivalent international qualification recognised by UK ENIC or work experience of five years at a senior managerial level in lieu of first degree.

English language proficiency at or exceeding an average IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent in any other approved test), with no score less than 5.5 in any components of the test.

Normally work experience of two years or more at a managerial or supervisory level is expected.

Funding

Student Finance Company or Self Funded

Program Summary