Overview

Do you want to progress your career in international business and management?

The International Business Management programme of the University of Sunderland will strengthen your critical understanding of international business, trade and strategy.

You'll explore international trade, strategy, strategic foresight, leadership skills, business analytics, marketing management, and cross cultural management. You'll also be guided in your final piece of work; a dissertation on an international business management topic of your choosing.

Career ready

When you graduate from this course, you'll have excellent business skills and you’ll be ready to step into a leadership or management role in a wide variety of industries.

Multinational corporations need managers and business leaders who have an international outlook and can work across the global economy. MSc International Business Management is an excellent choice for those that desire to work in international business.

Some of the companies which employ our graduates include Microsoft, IBM, Nike, Adidas, P&G, Lloyds Bank, Marriott Hotels, and the NHS.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Marketing

International Business in Context

Strategic Management and Foresight

International Business Management Research Project

HRM in an International and Digital Context

Financial Decision-Making in a Multinational Corporation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-23 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-28 00:00:00

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Most courses are open for applications all year round – we’d highly recommend applying for a master’s degree at least six months before the start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration International Business Strategic Management View 146 other Masters in Strategic Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for this course, you'll need a 2:2 honours degree or above in any discipline.
If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8500 GBP / year

≈ 8500 GBP / year

Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Living costs

Sunderland

Funding

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