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International Business and Management Advanced Practice at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

This Advanced Practice course combines theoretical learning of business and management from a global perspective, along with the application of practical skills.

  • Develop the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in international business management
  • Students are actively encouraged to publish their Masters projects and research findings in Postgraduate Journal of Management Research to enhance their professional and academic development
  • Enjoy a rich cultural experience working alongside students from around the world, offering a great opportunity to expand your cross-cultural communication skills and understanding different global business perspectives
  • Designed to be inclusive and supportive to international students to cultivate a positive learning experience
  • Benefit from innovative learning and teaching approaches applying theoretical concepts through contemporary business simulations
  • Study in Liverpool, a key city for international business and trade and a truly global commercial setting
  • This course is also available as a 2 year MSc with Advanced Practice which includes a Business Consultancy Project supported by industry mentors
  • 'Microeconomics of Competitiveness' module designed by Harvard Business School and delivered by Dr Moustafa Haj Youssef, an official affiliate of the MOC-Harvard network.
This course will open up a wealth of global opportunities providing the range of knowledge necessary to negotiate between countries, cultures, political and economic systems and other commercial borders. Completing this MSc will take you to the next level of academic achievement. You will develop your skills in leadership and strategy, and gain valuable business acumen needed to be an effective global management professional. This programme is ranked above our competitors in QS International Trade Rankings category of the prestigious QS world university rankings. This ranking uses indicators including programme content and teaching, faculty experience in international trade, university academic and employer reputation, return on investment for graduates, and university partnerships with employers. Year 2: Advanced Practice - consultancy project During the second year of the course, you and your fellow students will undertake a semester-long group consultancy project. Working on a business project brief provided by LJMU in collaboration with industry, the consultancy project enables you to apply the theoretical knowledge you have learnt and gain workplace experience at the same time. Students are placed into project groups and assigned an industry mentor to help them navigate the consultancy project and provide business and sector insight. Industry mentors help provide a safe environment in which to learn and develop. You will gain highly sought-after management competencies making you more employable and more able to contribute to organisational success. This is of critical importance as contemporary organisations require digitally competent managers who are able to exploit the new technologies to attain goals. Liverpool Business School at Liverpool John Moores University is a member of AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International is a global association of leaders in education and business dedicated to supporting and advancing quality business education worldwide. Through membership, accreditation, research, thought leadership, professional development, and advocacy, AACSB partners with over 1,500 organizations, from more than 90 countries globally. Membership or participation in the Global Education Alliance does not imply accreditation.

Assessment method

To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessments on this course are designed to ensure that you fulfil your potential at this important stage of your professional development. A variety of methods are used throughout the programme, including: -problem-solving exercises -practical projects -business case studies -research-based projects -literature reviews -group presentations -group and individual reports -reflective report Feedback is provided in all modules, and extensively in the supporting workshops. In most modules, more than one piece of formal assessment exists, which allows for further feedback to be given during the module.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: -a minimum second class honours degree or -an equivalent professional qualification or -an equivalent award or -significant work experience at a suitable level International requirements: -IELTS: IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) Other international requirements: -International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. Contact International Admissions Team for more details Extra Requirements: -RPL: RPL is accepted on this programme

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9200 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9200 Year 1
Scotland £9200 Year 1
Wales £9200 Year 1
International £17750 Year 1

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

Please see the course page for detailed fee information.
International Business and Management Advanced Practice at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS