MA Business Communication for International Leadership

Learn to communicate effectively across national, social and cultural boundaries on this Master's degree in Business Communication for International Leadership.  

You'll gain the tools for conducting successful high-level business and maintaining positive business relationships on an international scale, building experience in areas such as negotiation, change management and diversity management.

You'll develop your verbal and written business communication style, and build leadership skills that will enable you to adapt effectively to different cultural contexts, ready for an international career in any area of business you aspire to. 

When you graduate, you'll be equipped to work internationally in managerial and leadership positions, in fields such as marketing, international banking, human resource management, public relations, sustainability management, stakeholder management, logistics, and distribution management.

• A second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered. This course is designed for non-native speakers (for applicants whose first language is not English). UK students who do not have English as their L1/first language can apply.

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

This Master's degree equips students with the necessary communication skills and international perspective to become future global business leaders. Graduates with an internationally recognized postgraduate qualification and a global outlook can tackle organizational challenges such as reputation management, ethical business practices, and sustainability. The program offers startup support, with the student enterprise team providing assistance and expert advice. Graduates can work in various fields, including corporate communication, marketing, public relations, social enterprise, management consultancy, human resources, banking, logistics, and distribution. They can also work towards roles such as senior leader of corporate marketing, public relations specialist, sales director, management consultant, HR manager, director of public engagement, and global sustainability manager. The program also provides expert career support from tutors and the Careers and Employability Centre, which can be accessed for five years after graduation. This includes networking events, 1-to-1 appointments, CV and cover letter advice, interview preparation and practice, workshops to enhance employability skills, recruitment events, and support starting a business.