MSc Management (International Business)

Management School, Faculty of Social Sciences

We're among the UK's top 20 for business and management research. We can give you the insights and the skills you need to move your career forward.

About the course

1 year full-time

Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute.

You'll study general management principles and focus on international business activities across national boundaries. At the end of the course you'll be ready to work as a manager in today’s global market.

The course differs from the MSc in International Management in that it is aimed at students who have not studied business management before.

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1, or an approved professional qualification.

English language requirements

Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

Core modules

Accounting and Financial Management
Managing People in Organisations
Marketing
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Research Methods
International Human Resource Studies
Strategic Management
International Business Strategy

Optional modules

Business and the Economy of Japan
Business and Society in Contemporary Korea
Contemporary Chinese Business and Management
Negotiation and Intercultural Communication
European Business

Teaching

Lectures
Seminars
Case studies
Group work for collaborative learning
Web-based discussion groups

Assessment

Individual assignments
Group projects
End-of-semester examinations
Dissertation

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

Ms Amy Lax
E: a.lax@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 3376

Rob Globke, MBA

Your career

Our graduates are creative, disciplined individuals who make a difference wherever they go. They're employed by companies such as Sainsbury's, ASDA, Boots, Pepsico International and Adidas. Their job titles include Management Consultant, Web Marketing Consultant and Campaign Manager.

A specialist MSc can take you into a particular field of management such as human resources, finance or leisure. You might be inspired to set up a company of your own.

Real-world skills

We'll teach you how to identify opportunities, solve problems and inspire others. Many of our teaching staff are world-class researchers working in policy-relevant areas. Our courses are based on their research. We have close links with industry, commerce and local government.

Learning environment

The Management School moves to a newly refurbished building in spring 2013. Based in leafy Broomhill, close to the University's sports centre, the building has outstanding facilities and is a 10–15 minute walk from central campus.

Triple Crown accreditation

We're one of only 14 management schools in the UK to be awarded Triple Crown status – our courses are accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) also recognises our courses. If you complete the this course you'll qualify for the CMI's Executive Diploma in Management.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form