MSc International Business Management
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Location: High Wycombe
- Duration: One Year
- Start Date: September 2025 and January 2026
Ready to take your career to the next level? If you're eager to enhance your understanding of international business and climb the ranks in global leadership and managerial roles, our MSc International Business Studies course is your gateway to success.
Delve into the world of global business challenges and strategies and gain the specialised skills and expertise you need to navigate and excel in the dynamic international business landscape. This programme will empower you, upon graduating, to make a real impact in the global economy and lead with confidence.
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.
We incorporate an interactive style of teaching and encourage active learning. Working with our industry links, such as the and School Advisory Board, you will get hands on experience with live briefs, visits to real workplaces and guest speakers working in international business.
Our lecturers are here to support you throughout the course and beyond. The Business School has a strong alumni community, and regular recruitment fairs frequently include alumni as employers. You'll have many opportunities to network during your time at BNU, with fellow students, staff, employers and graduates.
Companies are invested in their future success; they are constantly on the lookout for skilled and qualified executives and managers. Employers want employees who are not just academically qualified but are also work-ready with professional skills in management and leadership. Our MSc International Business Management degree will help you develop the knowledge needed to become confident in your abilities to excel in the workplace.
Our High Wycombe Campus is situated only a 30-minute train journey from both London and Oxford, meaning you’re in the perfect position to explore the city and potentially visit course industry links.
What will I study?
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.
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.
As a BNU student you will have access to a range of postgraduate support, including help developing new business ideas and use of our mentoring scheme. We want you to build upon the experience you have gained in industry and expand your abilities so you can graduate with the relevant knowledge to progress your career.
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.
What are the course 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.
Modules
This provides a guide of the modules that make up your course. You can find more information about how your course is structured on our Academic Advice section.
What are the tuition fees
Home
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Home, Academic Year 2025 - 2026: £10,990 per year *
International
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Overseas/International, Academic Year 2025 - 2026: £15,500 per year *
Following the Government’s announcement of 4 November 2024, we will be increasing our full-time undergraduate tuition fees for UK students to £9,535 per year from the start of the 2025/26 academic year. Our part-time fees for UK undergraduate students will increase to £7,145 per annum. Please visit , on the Government’s website, for more information about the changes.
Tuition fees for Home undergraduate students (including with foundation year) may increase in subsequent years for both new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the Government.  
Tuition fees for both new and continuing international students may be subject to an inflationary increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12-month period to 31 January each year.  
Tuition fees for postgraduate courses and CPD may be subject to an inflationary increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12-month period to 31 January each year. This increase will apply to both new and continuing students.  
We understand, and really appreciate, the significant financial commitment our students make when they choose to study at BNU. We take our responsibilities to our students very seriously, and are ambitious for each to reach their full potential and succeed in their chosen career. Our fees help us to continue providing our students with a high-quality education, and to invest in the services and facilities which create an excellent student experience at BNU.
The following factors will be considered by the University when we set the annual fees: measures of inflation such as the retail price indices; projected increases in University costs; and any changes in the level of funding for teaching received from the Government.
What are my career prospects?
We see your journey with us as much more than a degree, we are committed to supporting you to carve out the route to your chosen career. We’ll help you to develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising, employable and good leaders. We also help you find employment after graduation. Take a look at our Careers and Employability pages to find out more.
Studying a MSc International Business Studies degree is the perfect way to gain a wider and well-rounded perspective on global business whilst honing your practical skills. As a result of the international nature of this qualification you will be able to apply your learning to global and multi-national companies and work anywhere in the world.
On completion of the award, you may be able to apply for Doctorate level programmes such as PhD or professional doctorate.
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