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Master of International Business Management

Northumbria University

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
1, 2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

An accredited, Practice-led MSc preparing graduates for leadership in global business.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in International Business Management to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Practice-led study of how business functions interrelate. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Multinational corporations
Consulting firms
SMEs with international operations
Non-profit and public sector leadership roles

Curriculum

Practice-led study of how business functions interrelate
Strategic decision-making and real-world challenges through immersive
Experiential learning. Students shape their programme with specialist optional modules and may choose a sandwich route with a year of paid supervised work experience.

Entry requirements

Academic

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject
Or substantial experience of working in a business organisation
Typically a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent (some courses 2:1 or a subject-specific degree)
Country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK 2:2 honours or international equivalent), Usually in a related discipline for specialist MSc/MA courses, MBA and Business and Management accept any subject or substantial business experience, Relevant work experience considered on some courses, Some courses need a research proposal (MRes), Interview, Portfolio or professional registration.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT Not published
PTE Academic Not published
Cambridge Not published
Duolingo Not published

Work experience details

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
Personal Statement (if required).

How to apply

Check Entry Requirements on the course page (usually a 2:2 degree
IELTS) and the application deadlines. Click Apply Now on the course page and create an account in the applicant portal. There is no application fee. Provide qualifications
Personal statement
References and passport/visa documents. Some courses add a portfolio
ATAS or DBS evidence. Accept the offer and pay the 5
500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£21,500, £12,250 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£32,039 GBP

Program details

Campus	City Campus
Faculty or school	Newcastle Business School
Department	International Business Management
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180,60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	5 years
Scholarship note	Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
17 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1, 2 years.