International Business

Work alongside top-ranking academics and international corporate partners to develop your own creative ideas about business on a global scale.

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Expertise

Academic expertise in international business and management theory and practice of Europe, China, Japan, East and South East Asia, Latin America, Australasia, Africa and the USA. Develop practical skills across innovation, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, organisational change and human resources, preparing you for a wide range of business careers.

Research

You benefit from the latest thinking by interacting with researchers, and when possible, by getting involved in some of the ongoing projects.

Current research on the theme of globalisation includes:

  • Business and human rights
  • Ethical supply chains Outsourcing

International network includes:

  • Academy of International Business
  • European International Business Academy
  • Euro-Asia Management Studies Association
  • Society for Global Business and Economic Development
  • Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics
  • International organisations such as the United Nations and the World Bank.

5th in the UK and 22nd in the world for management according to the 2027 QS World Rankings

A global network of 60,000+ alumni in 176 countries

We have international hubs in Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore.

Student spotlight

Aish Malik

MSc Business Analysis and Strategic Management

“The lecturers at Alliance MBS are extremely supportive and always strive to go above and beyond for the students. They actively encourage you to think innovatively in order to solve challenges faced in the wider industry and provide a vast range of resources that goes beyond the lecture material which enables you to achieve top results.”

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Marketing, Operations and Business Analytics >

Faculty of Humanities

The University of Manchester