International Business University of Leeds

Overview

On this International Business program from the University of Leeds you’ll consider the latest emerging issues in international business such as the rise of emerging market multinationals. You’ll also explore challenges to global innovation management and trade-offs in nurturing commercially sustainable international businesses.

You'll learn to identify the motivations and methods for firms to enter and operate in foreign markets and address controversial issues in international business. You'll also develop your own international and strategic business plans.

On completion of the course, you’ll be able to appreciate the factors that drive performance in the global economy and understand how the rise of emerging economies affects businesses and their international strategies.

As a Leeds University Business School student, you'll join a diverse community of staff and students from across the world. This will expand your networks and perspectives as a global citizen.

Our links with a variety of organisations, networks and alliances provide valuable global experiences which extend beyond the classroom.

Opportunities for extracurricular business experiences include our Masters Beyond Borders scheme. This allows you to spend a semester abroad at a partner university in Europe or Asia.

Career opportunities

A postgraduate degree from Leeds University Business School has a high value out in the world. The transferable skills acquired on this course will help you to secure and progress in your chosen career.

Multinational organisations particularly favour employees who can work confidently across a range of different markets.

Previous graduates have gone on to diverse careers in top firms worldwide, including as business analysts, country managers, product managers and trading executives. Others have sought to internationalise their own family business.

The MSc International Business also offers an excellent grounding for a research degree.

Accreditation

• Accredited by the Institute of Export

• Accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA)