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International Business and Management MSc

Year of entry: 2026

Course length: 12 months Full-Time

We revise our fees each academic year. For up-to-date fees information for 2026 entry, please visit our website.

Master of Science (MSc) in International Business and Management

Develop the vital skills needed to think and work across boundaries and borders—a critical requirement for today's globalised economy. This programme will equip you with the valuable research and critical thinking skills needed for flexible strategy development and effective decision-making in an increasingly complex world.

Why study International Business and Management at AMBS?

  • Leading Researchers: Learn from and work with renowned researchers in fields such as multinational strategy, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable development.
  • Global Perspective: Focus on current international business issues in an interconnected world and appreciate the importance of international business for global society.
  • Industry Engagement: Get first-hand experience by visiting companies and interacting directly with industry professionals and policymakers.
  • Global Immersion: Apply for an international exchange to broaden your horizons and enhance your employability in the global job market.
  • Diverse Career Paths: Prepare for a range of career opportunities in the public or private sector, including roles in multinational enterprises (MNEs) or small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This course is ranked 5th in the UK and 25th in the world (QS Business Masters World Rankings 2025)

Our courses are recognised by all three international business school and MBA-accrediting bodies (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accredited)

Spend your second semester in another international university as part of our exchange programme

Where will your degree take you?

International exchange

The exchange programme allows you to spend semester 2 at a partner university overseas. This experience enhances your global business and management learning and development. You can apply for a place once you are registered on the course.

Careers and your future

The range of career opportunities available is wide, and recent graduates have gained employment in management consultancy, international banking, in the commodities markets and with multinational companies and universities.

Recent recruiters of our students include:

  • Adidas Group
  • B2B International Ltd
  • Bloomberg
  • BUPA
  • Deloitte
  • Diageo Germany
  • Hewlett Packard Ltd
  • Huawei Technologies
  • KPMG
  • NHS
  • Reckitt Benckiser
  • Shel
  • Sony
  • Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc
  • Tesco plc.
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