International Business University of Birmingham

Overview

You will build expertise across the full breadth of international business, from cooperative strategy and global operations to governance, responsibility, and the entrepreneurial thinking that drives growth in international markets. Alongside technical knowledge, you will develop the ethical awareness and critical judgement to operate responsibly across diverse cultural, legal, and organisational environments.

Birmingham is ideally placed to study international business. As the UK's largest financial and professional services hub outside London, home to the largest regional offices of all four Big Four firms and a rapidly growing international business community, the city gives you direct access to the employers and networks that matter.

The International Business programme from  University of Birmingham is available with a September 2026 or January 2027 start date.

The January intake offers a smaller, more intimate cohort experience with closer access to staff and peers. January starters complete the same core modules, credits, and dissertation as September starters. International Entrepreneurship and Marketing forms part of the core curriculum, and you will choose one optional module in each semester from the specialist electives. 

September starters choose from the full optional module range, including Disruptive Innovation and International Business. 

Career opportunities

The programme is designed to enhance your employability by building your knowledge in key areas of international business such as cooperative strategy, global operations, business analytics, marketing, and global responsibility.

The graduates secure diverse roles including international marketing directors, management consultants, business development managers, and financial controllers with leading multinational companies.

Whether you're drawn to strategic consulting, international banking, or executive leadership, you'll find opportunities in major business hubs worldwide - from Birmingham and Dubai to Singapore and beyond.