MA Business Communication for International Leadership (with Professional Experience)

Are you looking to build real business work experience, and improve your leadership and cross-cultural communication skills, while also earning a Master's degree?

This two year MA Business Communication for International Leadership (with Professional Experience) degree course will help you achieve all three.

You'll spend your first year at university, developing your business communication and leadership skills with international markets in mind, including how to negotiate and positively influence people. You'll sharpen your verbal and written communication style and multi-cultural interpersonal skills – crucial for becoming an effective international communicator.

During your second year, you'll put your learning into action on a 12-month work placement in business or taking part in a professional experience programme tailored to your chosen career.

When you graduate, you'll be ready to take on managerial positions in multinational or international companies in fields such as corporate communication, marketing, public relations, social enterprise, management consultancy, human resource management, banking, logistics and distribution.

• A minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.

This Master's degree equips students with a globally recognized postgraduate qualification, excellent communication skills, and a year of practical experience in the business world. With a global mindset, graduates can address challenges in reputation management, ethical business practices, and sustainability. Alternatively, they can continue their studies at a PhD level or start their own business with support from the University. Start-up support is available to students interested in starting their own business, including the student enterprise team and Entrepreneurs in Residence. Graduates can work in various areas, including corporate communication, marketing, public relations, social enterprise, management consultancy, human resources, banking, logistics, and distribution. Graduates can 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 Careers and Employability Centre offers expert career support for five years after graduation, including networking events, 1-to-1 appointments, CV and cover letter advice, interview preparation and practice, workshops to enhance employability skills, and recruitment events.