International Business Management MSc
University of Surrey
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Why choose this course
This course will teach you how to manage a multinational business. You’ll learn how to develop and implement global strategies, and how to make companies of any size truly international. While benefiting from Surrey Business School’s emphasis on enterprise and innovation, you’ll be encouraged and motivated to expand your creative and practical thinking abilities.
We make sure you have the skills and knowledge that employers look out for, and you’ll have the chance to engage with real, contemporary challenges within modern business throughout your studies.
As an MSc student of International Business Management, you’ll be based in Surrey Business School and be part of a vibrant community focused on improving business practice and creating a sustainable and positive change.
We were ranked 67th for business and economics in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023. The School is renowned for its:
World-class teaching and research
Strong focus on entrepreneurship and enterprise
Vibrant and diverse community
Excellent career prospects.
What you will study
Studying this course will help you to gain a thorough understanding of how successful businesses continue to have an international reach, despite the many challenges posed by the modern world.
Our MSc in International Business Management has been designed to help you gain a thorough understanding of how successful businesses maintain an international reach despite challenges posed by the modern world. You’ll learn how to manage a multinational business, develop and implement global strategies, and adopt the techniques required to control multinational business environments. All key skills that employers will be looking for.
We’ll teach you how to effectively formulate and implement global strategies to succeed in international business. We’ll spark your interest by teaching you about the techniques and knowledge that professional managers need to control multinational business environments. You can also expect to explore areas such as the management of responsibility and ethical considerations.
You’ll experience an inspiring combination of our research findings and case studies from international firms and, in the process, discover why adopting some of the best, forward-thinking management techniques from around the world is crucial to success.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.
English language requirements
**IELTS Academic: 6**5 overall with 6.0 in each element.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
About University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is a government funded research university located in Guildford, England. The university’s stated goals are to become a leading global university performing important research and innovation, creating great researchers and achieving outcomes which make important contributions to society.
List of 341 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Surrey - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Surrey
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Surrey by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10985
- postgraduates:
- 3275
- Total:
- 14260
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Business and Management”: 3060 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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