Brunel University – MSc International Business

MSc International Business

The MSc International Business is designed for students seeking to operate within an international management or international business setting, as well as a myriad of organisations and disciplines where an understanding of international business is an asset. The programme aims to enable students to develop a sound understanding of international business contexts and the ability to make integrative links across various disciplines. Some aspects of the course will focus on emerging markets.
Graduates will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the impact of contextual factors on organisations – within the context of internationalisation:

• the management of resources and operations
• the financing of business enterprise
• the management and development of people
• the use and the limitations of a range of research methods and on the development of appropriate business policies and strategies.

The programme offers training in research methods with particular application to the empirical study of international management situations, issues and process.

Course Content

Year 1

• Global Business and Investments
• International Trade
• International Business Strategy
• International Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• Understanding Business and Management Research
• Dissertation
• Optional Module:
  • International Marketing
  • International and Comparative HRM
  • Global Diversity Management
  • International Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
  • Knowledge Management, Social Networks and Innovation

In the business world, the rear view mirror is always clearer than the windshield.

Warren Buffett

Entry Requirements (International Students)

• Bachelor Degree Diploma GPA 70% over 100%.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 in all bands)
• 2 Academic Reference Letters
• Statement of Purpose (Motivation Letter)