INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MA

Why choose International Business Management MA at Middlesex?

In the 21st century, businesses are more globally integrated than ever before. This means that international business expertise is vital in order to understand the dynamic conditions and opportunities within a global market. Organisations need highly skilled managers if they are to achieve their international aspirations.

This challenging course will suit you if you have aspirations to work in an international context and would like to enhance your career opportunities in this field.

Core to the course is an understanding of managing company operations and dealing with issues such as financial performance, all within a diverse and multicultural arena to enhance your international perspective.

Middlesex University undergraduate graduates can benefit from a 20% discount to start their International Business Management MA in January.

What you will gain

The aim of this course is to equip you with effective management and operational processes that will enable you to pursue managerial positions.

You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of the dynamic nature of global business environments and an understanding of international entrepreneurial activity. You’ll also have access to industry field trips and hear from professional guest speakers who will enhance your awareness of the sector.

The course offers a holistic perspective on international business, covering strategic and logistical issues such as decision-making, business strategy, multinational enterprise, financial analysis and supply chain management.

You’ll be taught by academics who have research expertise in multinational enterprise innovation strategy, emerging market strategies, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) internationalisation, strategic marketing, and international human resource management.

We have 145 years of experience delivering professional, creative and technical education that prepares students – like you – for success in global careers

How can the MA International Business Management support your career?

The course provides both the international perspective and management understanding that will enhance your career prospects if you’re already working in a business environment. It will also boost your employability if you’re setting out to work in an international business management role.

Our postgraduate courses have been recognised for their ability to support your career. We are a top 10 UK University for employability (UniCompare Rankings 2025), and a top 10 UK university for industry connections and funding in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024.

Career paths

Some of the specific roles our graduates have gone on to include: management analyst, trade manager, international management consultant, import/export agent and sales representative.

Some of the organisations our graduates have gone on to work in include, while others have gone on to start their own businesses.