Course summary
If you are looking to improve your knowledge of international business and advance your career in managerial roles across the global economy, our MSc International Business Studies course is your next step. With a focus on global business challenges and strategies, this master’s programme will give you the skills and expertise required to negotiate the international business industry successfully. Why study this subject? Our postgraduate International Business Management programme has been specifically designed by our industry experienced lecturers to reflect the ins and outs of international business and allow you to understand the function and operations knowledge needed to succeed in global business industries. This course aims to incorporate international considerations and issues to develop your understanding and response to new global business trends and help you appreciate the dynamic nature of international business. You will adopt a broad multidisciplinary approach that covers management and organisational theory, operational requirements, and marketing and human resources influences on management. Helping you to become a flexible, effective manager who can spot market opportunities and drive businesses forward, to success in the international field. What will I study? Our International Business Management master’s degree has been developed to hone your business leadership skills on a global scale. The programme will provide you with an understanding of international business logistics and operations, through topics such as Global HR for Competitive Advantage, International Management in Finance and Accounting and Sustainable Business Strategy. By the end of the programme, you will have developed skills in critical analysis of the international business environment and its inter-relationship with organisations. As well as an increased awareness of contemporary issues in managing business activities across borders. How will I be taught and assessed? At Buckinghamshire New University we like to foster an interactive and student-focused teaching style where we blend lectures, workshops, independent study and coursework to enhance the learning experience. This face-to-face course incorporates blended learning, with lots of opportunities in every module for active learning to take place. Students are at the heart of teaching and learning, we will encourage you to become a curious, independent and critical thinkers and learner, ready for the labour market in your chosen career in business, or for self-employment. Assessment tasks may include individual assignments, personal reflections, professional reports, time constrained assessment, case study analysis and personal presentations in a combination designed to assess and meet the stated aims and the required learning outcomes.
Entry requirements
The University’s general entry requirements will apply to admission to this programme with the following additions / exceptions: Applicants to this course will normally have obtained a Bachelor’s degree with Honours (or equivalent) which can be in a range of subject disciplines or professions. Applicants need a minimum of a 2:2 in their degree to be considered. If your first language is not English or your undergraduate degree was not completed from a UKVI identified majority speaking country, you will be required to demonstrate English proficiency at an overall score of IELTS level 6.5 with no element below 6.0 in any category, or equivalent. In keeping with the nature of master’s degrees across many other institutions, the programme specification will retain some flexibility to enable senior and experienced learners who lack formal academic qualifications to be considered e.g. via portfolio preparation and interview. In line with the university Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme, potential learners can apply for Advanced Standing by Accreditation of Prior Learning. If you do not meet the entry requirements you may, if you have relevant professional experience, still be invited for interview, where you will be required to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and understanding for entry onto the course. Previous study, professional and / or vocational experiences may be recognised as the equivalent learning experience and permit exemption from studying certain modules in accordance with our accreditation of prior learning (APL) process.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | We require an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element lower that 5.5) or a recognised equivalent. |
If English is not your first language or if you have studied in a non-majority English-speaking country, then you will typically be required to demonstrate your English language ability (speaking, listening, reading & writing) by way of a test such as IELTS.
BNU English Language Requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £10500 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15500* | Year 1 |
| International | £15500* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Most courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees.
You could benefit from financial support through a bursary or scholarship during your time as a student. For more details visit our financial support, bursaries and scholarships section.
Provider information
Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2JZ