Master of Science International Business Management

Programme Objectives

The programme aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the relevant knowledge and skills in the critical areas of international business management and prepare them for a career in business and management anywhere around the globe. The curriculum design and the learning outcomes are aligned to develop critical competencies required by employers worldwide seeking international business managers.

Students learn a range of theoretical tools and frameworks, analytical skills and the practical understanding to meet global challenges from an organisational perspective.

The overall aims of the course are to:

• An understanding of the contemporary issues in business management and business development within a global context
• An understanding of the changing nature of the global agenda, its implications for organisations and their management and leadership
• The ability to apply knowledge and understanding of international business management and markets both systematically and creatively to solve complex problems
• The ability to link theories to practice improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation
• Ability to work independently and within groups, being ‘foresightful’ and creative in developing valuable strategies and business solutions
• Lifelong learning skills, including maintaining and developing skills by proactively, reactively and creatively responding to the rapidly changing global business environment
• A range of transferable skills and attributes that are relevant to a career in international business management, including leadership, research, ‘foresightfulness’, analytical thinking and problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills

Assessment Methods

Based on assignments, exams, coursework/presentation.

Why University of Sunderland, UK

We could give you dozens of reasons, but these are at the top of Sunderland students' list.

• Ranked 33 in the Guardian University Guide 2025 and ranked 3 for Media & Film Studies
• THE – Times Higher Education 2024: Ranked 10th in the country for student satisfaction
• Ranked top 100 UK University Overall in the Complete University Guide League Table 2023
• Ranked 52th in The Guardian University Guide 2018: League Table for Business, Management & Marketing
• The University of Sunderland is a truly life-changing university, providing higher education since 1901
• Best in the North East for satisfaction with teaching including Management and Marketing (The Guardian University Guide 2017)
• Top University in the North East of UK (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2019)
• Member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)

The University of Sunderland is an innovative, forward-thinking university with high standards of teaching, research and support that sits at the heart of one of the UK's most up-and-coming cities. We have strong industry links and work closely with some of the world's leading companies. Testament to our growing reputation, the University was nominated for University of the Year in 2013 (Times Higher Education Awards)

Our Faculty of Business and Law is recognised worldwide; with students from over 70 countries and a presence on three continents, we are playing a major role in preparing tomorrow’s leaders for long and succesful careers.

Our programmes are highly regarded in terms of student experience, teaching standards and relevance to the real world. This has been recognised in the National Student Survey 2012, where Tourism at Sunderland was voted best in the UK for Overall Satisfaction.

We believe that employability is at the heart of the university experience, and this is underpinned by the drive to develop six key attributes in our graduates: capable, enquiring, creative, enterprising, ethical and global in outlook.
Whatever your future ambitions, make a life-changing decision by choosing to study at the University of Sunderland.

Graduation

Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the Master of Science International Business Management by University of Sunderland

Graduation Outcomes

The MSc International Business Management programme is designed for graduate students who intend to become international business managers and managers who have already gained knowledge or experience in international business and seek to further their careers as highly qualified managers within international business management.