University of Portsmouth

MSc International Business and Management

If you're keen to develop your business and management skills and take your studies and experience to Master's level, then our MSc International Business and Management degree course is for you.

On this course, you'll get a deeper understanding of business and management topics in an international context. You'll also learn about key themes including corporate strategy, financial management, international business and global sustainability.

When you graduate, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of international business and management issues, and you'll be qualified for a career in organisations in any corner of the world.

Entry Requirements

  • A second-class honours degree or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.


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

Career Prospects

  • When you graduate, you'll have an internationally recognised qualification and be ready to start your career in a business setting, either in the UK or overseas.

What can you do with an International Business and Management degree?

You'll have a good understanding of international business and management topics, so you'll be able to work in private or public sector organisations, or start your own business.

What jobs can you do with an International Business and Management degree?

Career opportunities include:

  • Financial analyst
  • Entrepreneur
  • Project and commercialization manager
  • Quality assurance manager
  • Product manager
  • Account manager
  • Business development executive

Alternatively, you can also start your career as a management graduate trainee, financial analyst, commercial manager, trainee trader or technical business consultant.

We'll provide you with as much support as possible in finding employment through close industrial contacts, careers events, recruitment fairs and individual advice.

Go on to further international studies

Completing this master's allows you to complete the Master of Business Administration International from Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia in 1 year instead of 2. You can study this further qualification either in-person in Australia, or online. 

Course Details

Modules Studied

You'll study all 15 credit modules and one 30 credit module. 

  • Corporate Strategy - 15 credits
  • Financial Management - 15 credits
  • Global Sustainability - 15 Credits
  • Mibm Management Development – 15 credits
  • MIBM Research Methods – 15 credits
  • MIBM Research Project – 30 credits
  • Economics – 15 credits
  • Human Resource Management – 15 credits
  • International Business – 15 credits
  • International Marketing – 15 credits
  • Operations Management – 15 credits
  • MIBM Research Project (Work Based) – 30 credits


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