Overview

This International Business and Development programme at Birkbeck, University of London provides a foundation for those wishing to undertake doctoral research in international business and development.

Topics covered include international business and economic and social development, international business strategies in both developed and emerging markets, public sector management, sustainable livelihoods and sustainable development, impact assessment, and resource and environmental management.

Careers and Employability

Graduates can pursue careers in management, local and national government, business, and industry. Possible professions include management consultant, human resource officer, or marketing executive. This degree can also be useful in working for a multinational company as a logistics and distribution officer or a systems analyst.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Development Policy

Economics for Managers

International Business and Economic Development

Principles of Organization and Management

Research Methods in Management (Postgraduate)

Digital Business

Economics for Managers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00

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More details

We recommend that you apply as early as possible and at least six weeks before the start of term. Deadlines for international TBA.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Administration International Development International Business View 426 other Masters in International Business in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification.

On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.

Your personal details

Your qualifications

Your work experience

Your personal statement

Referees

Statistical information

English proficiency

The application form

Tuition Fee

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International

23220 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23220 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

14850 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14850 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part-time home students: £7,425 per year
Part-time international students: £11,610 per year

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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