Degree
MSc
UK & US Degree
Optional Sport Pathways
Duration
16 Months (Full-time)
Tuition Fees
UK – £11,280
EU, INT & US – £16,275
Internships
Optional 2-6 months UK / US / International internships
About the MSc International Business Management programme
Across the globe, organisations are seeking dynamic managers with the skills to work anywhere in the world. Kick-start a career in business with our new MSc International Business Management which is aimed at students who want to gain the specialist skills, in-depth business knowledge and global mind-set to succeed.
The main emphasis of this 16-month programme is on the development of leadership and management skills through critical awareness and strategic thinking about the dynamic world of business.
It’s also a highly topical programme. Our MSc will give you an understanding of contemporary management issues in an ever-changing business environment, and the chance to apply your knowledge to real-life management challenges, through such opportunities as an internship to extend your practical skills and experience.
This programme prepares you for a huge variety of business roles in a global context, whether you’re interested in entrepreneurship, global innovation, corporate strategy, consultancy or multinational management. Not only that, you will also have gained both a UK and US degree with one programme, creating more opportunities on graduation.
Our MSc International Business Management programme will equip you with an understanding of international business organisations, their cultures, and the changing global environment in which they operate. Our staff and students are drawn from all over the world with widely varied expertise, making this MSc a truly international programme.
The MSc begins with a study of contemporary management ideas and practice, looking at such topics as Business Communication Skills which are vital both for personal development and career progression within any industry. Advanced English for Business Studies will extend these communication skills even further, highly relevant for both English speaking students and non-English speakers.
Other courses in the first semester (Fall starters) including Managing Across Cultures and Quantitative Analysis for Decision Makers will enhance your critical thinking and teamwork skills in a highly interactive and stimulating environment.
In the second semester (Fall starters), courses including International Business, Leadership Development and Sustainable Business Strategies, will examine future trends in business, from the changing role of business in society to the impact that rapidly evolving technology has on business in a global context. In our two finance courses, you will explore crucial questions surrounding international trade, global financial markets, regulation, pricing, how to evaluate financial performance, the psychology of financial decision making and the importance of interest rates and exchange rates for international business.
Extend your business skills knowledge with the courses in the third semester which encompass research, operations management and how to market international products and services.
You’ll have the choice in the final semester of doing either an internship with a dissertation or an extended research project, both great opportunities to provide hands-on experience to increase your employability.
Throughout, you will be learning from faculty who have global industry experience, as well as invited guest speakers, providing you with a solid foundation in strategic business management.
Why study MSc International Business Management?
- Gain a thorough grounding in strategic business management combined with knowledge of real-life application
- Ideal for students who are non-native English speakers with a course in Advanced English for Business Studies, also highly relevant for students who are English speakers
- Opportunity for students to flourish in a supportive learning environment with high-contact teaching approach which is both stimulating and interactive
- Learn from faculty who have global industry experience as well as guest speakers who share their insights on business management with students
- Available to study full-time over 16 months, this four-semester programme offers an extended learning opportunity
- Optional internships provide practical industry experience and enhance career options on graduation
What you will study
The programme is delivered over 16 months full-time from the start of September or January.
Our London location and ongoing relationships with major employers provide the opportunity to meet and network with leading global organisations, and will help present yourself with confidence to the world’s top companies.
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International Business Management, (MSc) 2024-25 Specification Document (PDF)
The information above is intended as an example only, featuring course details for the current year of study. In addition to the courses outlined above, there may be open electives. Course content and delivery can be subject to change. For more detailed information on the programme specification, please find more details here.
Teaching & Assessment
Each course typically involves three to four contact hours per week over a 12-week semester, except the Research Project or Extended Research Project in the Summer semester which require self-directed learning with academic supervision, and the internship which requires part-time work placement for two-three months (minimum of 200 hours).
The balance of assessment by examination, practical assessment and assessment by coursework will vary for each programme and will also depend on the optional electives you choose each year and may be subject to change. The methods of assessment can involve the use of term-papers, portfolios of work, quizzes, mid-semester and final exams as well as student presentations and general class discussion. Not every component applies to every course, but most do relate to many of the classes that are offered. Many of our courses involve a site visit or require attendance at a public lecture as well.
The approximate percentage of the broad assessment types for the programme, based on 2024/25 entry is as follows.
Core:
- Coursework 85%, Practical 8% and Examination 7%
Entry requirements
Please note, this programme has lower postgraduate entry requirements than our other postgraduate masters degrees.
- UK first Degree minimum third class honours
We understand that not every student is in the same situation, if you have any questions about your qualifications, please get in touch with us admissions@richmond.ac.uk.
English Language Entry Requirements
- IELTS (Academic) – 6.0 overall with minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing
- TOEFL iBT (we do not accept Home Edition) – 79 overall with 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 20 in Speaking
- Pearson PTE – 55 overall with a minimum of 51 in each component
- Oxford ELLT – B2+ overall with a minimum of B2 in each component
For more information on English Language Requirements for this programme contact us on enquiries@richmond.ac.uk.
Fees & funding
Postgraduate tuition fees for students starting their programme this academic year can be found in the table below.
UK | EU / INT / US | |
Fall 2024/Spring 2025 | Fall 2024/Spring 2025 | |
MSc Programmes (per year) | £11,280 | £16,275 |
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For more information visit our Tuition Fees & Funding webpage.
Careers & Employability
We offer career support and advice through our Careers & Internships Office that will assist and guide you in your study choices to make sure you stand out from the crowd when you graduate. Through internships you will gain business acumen, beneficial work experiences and transferable skills which will give you a competitive advantage in a fast-paced working environment. Work while you study across 5 continents through our partners Connect123 and CRCC Asia with destinations in Spain, Argentina, South Africa, China, Japan, Vietnam and Australia.
MSc International Business Management Career Paths
American Express, BP, Citroen Algeria, Coca-Cola Servicios de Colombia, Credit Suisse, Glencore India Pvt Ltd, Laura Ashley Foundation, Merrill Lynch, Royal Bank of Scotland, Standard Chartered Bank, UBS, and the United Nations
Further Education
PhD, Parsons School of Design – New York, Central St Martins -UAL, London Business School, LSE
Optional Accredited Internships
London or International
The Internship Programme at Richmond integrates industry knowledge with real working experience. Students will be challenged to relate course projects to the workplace, make contacts which may prove valuable to their future employment prospects, and gain confidence in their capabilities, creativity and communication skills. Internships are designed to be both demanding and rewarding. The internship will provide an opportunity to better understand the marketplace, using the skills learned on courses in a real-world setting, as students produce an assessed record of their experiences.
A broad education of this kind equips graduates for a wide range of careers internationally, while enabling them to develop specialist expertise in areas of particular interest.
USA (additional cost)
Students interested in gaining work experience in the USA during their last semester and wishing for help to secure a placement can be linked up to Richmond’s partner GCC (Global Career Center).
This organization will offer students comprehensive career training, find them a placement with a hosting company related to their field of studies in the USA and provide all the necessary support to students with their J1 visa application.
This optional internship will incur an additional cost of $3500 (£2600) which will cover: the J1 visa application, site visit and insurance costs ($1820), GCC’s continuous training as well as finding a placement.
The initial cost to start the coaching and training part of the programme is $1,000 and the rest of the fee is only paid once the internship has been confirmed by the host organisation/company and validated by RAIUL’s International Internship Coordinator.
An official certificate of completion will be awarded to every student having successfully completed the programme.
Visit our Careers & Internships webpage for more details on the Host Organisations and examples of Work projects.
How to apply for MSc International Business Management
You can apply for Postgraduate study using our online application form.
Whilst most of our courses do not set an exact deadline for applications, you are advised to apply early to secure your place and organise any sponsorship or funding.
Visit our How to Apply webpage for more information regarding Entry Requirements, admissions processes and to start your application.
“We are thrilled to be able to offer this programme. It provides students with a broad range of international business management knowledge and skills, perfect for any career in industry. Throughout the degree, students will develop crucial analytical, research, and communication skills which will prove highly transferable on graduation.”
Professor Greg Gannon
Head of Richmond Business School
What our students say
“My time spent at Richmond was much different from my previous university in the sense that it was much more hands-on. The University enabled me to experience PR and advertising first-hand, through their internship programme.
Throughout my internship, I had regular contact with my University mentor, who always helped to point me in the right direction. I feel as though the inclusion of an internship programme in the degree had a hugely positive impact on my study at Richmond, as I was truly able to put all the theory they had taught me over the years into practice.
Lastly, the combination of both a US and UK degree was a privilege as I had always hoped to perhaps work in the US one day and with this double accredited degree, this would be much easier to accomplish now.
“The MA Advertising & PR course means I will carry into my professional career a new level of balance, discipline, adaptability, and organisational skills for a successful future.”
“I decided to study my MA at Richmond as I only wanted to pursue a postgraduate degree if it was practical and relevant to my career, so Richmond was a perfect fit for me.
I’ve really enjoyed writing press releases, creating advertising and PR plans and even presenting, which was scary initially but we did so many presentations throughout the year that by the end, I was really comfortable with it.
I was very fortunate as I did a summer internship with a PR agency who specialise in healthy food and drink and natural beauty brands, where I was able to put what I learned at Richmond to use. Shortly after, they offered me a permanent position as a Junior Account Executive, so it’s worked out brilliantly.”
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