International Business Keele University

Overview

Throughout the International Business course from Keele University you’ll develop core knowledge in areas including global business strategy, operations and leadership, along with integrated opportunities to gain practical experience engaging with businesses on real-world projects.

Your International Business studies will give you a solid grounding in the foundations of the subject and their practical application. You’ll explore the theory and practicalities of globalisation, international trade and investment, and how businesses respond to economic, political and technological opportunities and challenges. 

You’ll investigate the complexities of managing a geographically dispersed workforce, explore the theories and practices of international human resource management, and examine strategic decision-making and operational efficiency to enhance global performance. 

Plus, you will be able to choose an option from data analytics, game theory, negotiation and conflict resolution, leadership, change management and entrepreneurship to develop your expertise. Additionally, you can choose from options such as data analytics, game theory, negotiation and conflict resolution, leadership, change management, and entrepreneurship to develop your expertise.

Central to this programme is a strong focus on advancing your professional development and providing practical industry engagement opportunities, strategically enhancing your employability. You’ll connect with experienced professionals, gain insights into the latest trends in your chosen field and have the opportunity to work directly with an organisation to develop solutions for a current business issue, gaining valuable real-world skills. 

The programme provides the flexibility to align your studies to your career aspirations through a core Professional Project. You can choose to undertake a research project, consultancy project, or a strategic business proposal.

Career opportunities:

Our International Business MSc prepares you for a global, culturally diverse career with opportunities across nearly every sector and industry, whether working abroad or for companies with an international client base or supply chain. It equips you with the knowledge and skills to address international business issues, including international operations and supply, international strategy, business environment analysis, and cross-cultural management. You will also be ideally placed to pursue further studies at MPhil or PhD level. 

Previous graduates from this programme have progressed to managerial and professional careers working for employers such as large multinational corporations and SMEs in various sectors including Hays, Enterprise Rent-A Car, Santander and Warburtons.  

Jobs that a graduate of this programme could go on to include: 

• International Business Analyst 

• International Business Development Manager 

• Management Consultant 

• Project Manager 

• Risk Manager 

• Sales Executive 

• Supply Chain Manager