Overview

The Strategic International Management programme from International Business School attracts a culturally diverse mix of international students. It is an ideal choice if you want to progress in your career from entry-level to a managerial position. Graduates go on to pursue a variety of successful careers in corporate organisations or perform managerial roles in smaller and medium-sized organisations throughout the world.

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

• To create an opportunity for students to enter line and staff management positions in companies and develop international managerial skills.
• To study, review and put into practice both the “tried and tested” techniques and the latest concepts in the field of international management.
• To develop a critical awareness of the global business environment and the relevant tools required to make a business or organisation successful in an increasingly competitive world.
• To develop students’ ability to critically evaluate a range of management issues and offer viable solutions to problems.
• To provide students with an understanding of methods and techniques that they can effectively apply both in a multinational company setting and an SME environment.
• To develop international managers, skilled in interpersonal and cross-cultural communications, and equipped with up-to-date knowledge on international management.
• To create a global and strategic mindset and to develop sensitivity to learning from other cultures.
• To build an appreciation in students of the need to continuously develop skills and knowledge throughout their careers.

Career Opportunities

This programme offers valuable preparation for anyone contemplating a career in general management and is an ideal step towards graduate-level employment, especially if you want to progress your career from an entry-level to a management position.

Current graduates are employed at the middle management level by multinational corporations such as IBM, GE or Alcoa-Köfém; or by ministries/government agencies.