Online MSc International Management
University of Birmingham Online
Key Information
Campus location
UK Online, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
30 months
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 15,730 / per course
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Jun 2024
Introduction
There are multiple intakes a year. Students can join the program in January, February, June, August, and October.
Online MSc International Management
Designed to prepare recent graduates (and those in the early stages of their careers), for the challenges of management in business, the University of Birmingham’s AMBA-accredited 100% Online MSc International Management provides a host of practical skills to help stay ahead in today’s competitive business environment.
Delivered 100% online, it allows students to have the opportunity to learn the principles of global business alongside growing their careers – and put learning to the test in real-time for greater workplace success.
“The Online MSc International Management is helping me to earn the theoretical and practical experience I need to succeed at the start of my career. While it could have easily taken me three years to pursue traditional studies, I feel I already have had a one-year head-start on my career. Work hard and work smart.” Roberto Lionti, Intelligent automation consultant, Ernst and Young
“I did an extensive amount of research before choosing where to send applications. I searched for a university with high standards, a schedule that accommodated my own, a course that was within my budget, and a curriculum that would meet my expectations. I have not been disappointed.” Helene Feibert, Online MSC international management graduate, Denmark
From the outset, you will have access to employment advice and one-to-one coaching to confirm your goals, helping you to accelerate your career in management. Enhance your practical knowledge to progress in a competitive global business market.
If you possess three years - or more - of professional experience at a management level, you may be interested in the AMBA-accredited Online MBA.
Programme Outline
Develop your business management career
The Online MSc International Management is taught by leading experts and covers all the essential areas of business, including marketing, economics, accounting, and finance. By offering such a comprehensive and diverse learning experience, you will be empowered to develop a full understanding of the dynamics of modern business, ultimately preparing you to become a business leader of the future.
Studying the Online MSc International Management takes approximately 2.5 years to complete. It is a 180-credit program (including a 60-credit dissertation).
Here’s some of what you’ll cover:
- International Marketing
- Global entrepreneurship
- International Business
- Research methods in international business
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If you possess three years - or more - of professional experience at a management level, you may be interested in the AMBA-accredited Online MBA.
Admissions
Curriculum
The Online MSc International Management is a 180-credit full master's program. As a student in the program, you would study six 10-credit modules in year one, followed by six 10-credit modules in year two. Each module lasts approximately eight weeks. Students enroll in these modules one at a time and in a linear structure to ensure they grasp the fundamentals of business in manageable sections.
Year one core modules
- International marketing
- International accounting and finance
- Managing global operations
- Organizational behavior and HRM in a global context
- International Business
- Strategy
Year two core modules
- Economics and economic policy for business
- Global entrepreneurship
- Managing global service
- Integrative capstone module
- International marketing strategy
- Research methods in international business
To fulfill the requirements of the online MSc, students then have the opportunity to complete a dissertation at the end of year two. This is a research project which can be tailored to a specific area of interest, or to your own business environment. The dissertation is equal to 60 credits of study.
Gain the ability to apply the latest business knowledge and theory to your role immediately:
- Further, your ability to overcome complex problems in global business
- Develop critical managerial skills and master practical applications
- Enhance people management skills necessary for more effective leadership
- Challenge critical thinking on business issues within a global society
- Understand business management and its application in professional life
Rankings
- 3rd Most targeted university of top UK Employers – High Fliers Research 2023
- Ranked 19th in the UK for Business and management studies
Program Tuition Fee
Accreditations
Ideal Students
The University of Birmingham’s Online MSc International Management has been specifically designed for those who are relatively new to the principles of business. The online format meets the needs of early-career professionals who are balancing advancing careers and personal commitments alongside their studies.
Student Testimonials
English Language Requirements
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Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.