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Why choose the Graduate School of Business
Our business and management courses rank 3rd overall in their subject field in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024, with top 3 rankings for teaching, student engagement, sense of community and organisation.
Block delivery, year-round entry points and intermediate qualifications that help you fit study around your other commitments.
Assessments linked to live projects where you engage with industry professionals and find real business solutions; open up your opportunities for networking and work placements; and gain specialist employability and research skills.
About the course
This course enhances professional prospects by developing capability to take on leadership roles in international businesses. You will develop the attributes and skills expected of post-graduates, as recognised by professional and industry bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute and the Confederation of British Industry, including team-working, negotiation skills, leadership, confidence and the ability to apply critical and creative thinking to complex and unclear problems to develop innovative solutions.
The course covers international business, cross-cultural competencies, strategic management, and financial management, all viewed through the lens of evolving global trade patterns and dynamic geopolitical and market contexts.
For further course information, contact Dr Maria Jerez Jerez at maria.jerezjerez@beds.ac.uk
Facilities and specialist equipment
- Industry-standard hardware and software to prepare you for the modern workplace
- Access to international learning resources from Harvard Business Publishing, providing immersive simulations in advanced areas
- Reuters trading room offering live ‘stock-market’ data for a realistic investment experience
- Business pods, boardroom areas and IT suites, designed to simulate a professional office environment
Your student experience
- Peer-informed academic learning model with an emphasis on active collaboration and employability tailored for the modern workplace: develop critical thinking, analytical research, leadership, and self-management skills through structured peer discourse and academic guidance, all while gaining specialised knowledge.
- Delivered in six-week Blocks with 24/7 access to learning resources and opportunities.
- Live projects are integrated into the curriculum. Our strong industry links and collaborations offer students real-world experience. Engage with real firms in your classroom, solve real issues, build your competencies, confidence and networks.
- Ranked 3rd overall in the HEA Postgraduate Student Experience Survey (PTES 2024), the University of Bedfordshire ensures an exceptional experience for postgraduate students. Ranked 1st in Engagement, 1st place in Community, 2nd in Teaching and Learning, 2nd in Organization and Management, and 3rd in Assessment and Feedback from 107 UK Universities.
- Over 95% of our full-time UK business and management graduates are in employment or further study, 15 months after graduating (source: HESA Graduate Outcomes for 2020/21, pub 2023).
- Take advantage of industry speakers, industry events and career-development opportunities studying close to London.
- Choose to specialize further by undertaking your dissertation in an area that sparks your interest, applying your learning to solve complex problems.
- Learn from academic experts with strong industry experience and links. Benefit from high-levels of study support from careers, study skills and student support experts.
- Aligned with the Principles of Responsible Management Education’s (PRME) sustainable development goals (SDG).
Course Leader - Dr Maria Jesus Jerez Jerez
Maria received her PhD in Business Management from Middlesex University, London, UK. She has a Master of Arts degree in International Hotel and Restaurant Management from London Metropolitan University, UK, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism, Madrid, Spain. She worked in the hotel and tourism industry in various functional areas and managerial roles before becoming an educator.
Course Leader - Dr Maria Jesus Jerez Jerez
Maria received her PhD in Business Management from Middlesex University, London, UK. She has a Master of Arts degree in International Hotel and Restaurant Management from London Metropolitan University, UK, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism, Madrid, Spain. She worked in the hotel and tourism industry in various functional areas and managerial roles before becoming an educator.
Course Leader - Dr Maria Jesus Jerez Jerez
Maria received her PhD in Business Management from Middlesex University, London, UK. She has a Master of Arts degree in International Hotel and Restaurant Management from London Metropolitan University, UK, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism, Madrid, Spain. She worked in the hotel and tourism industry in various functional areas and managerial roles before becoming an educator.
Course Leader - Dr Maria Jesus Jerez Jerez
Maria received her PhD in Business Management from Middlesex University, London, UK. She has a Master of Arts degree in International Hotel and Restaurant Management from London Metropolitan University, UK, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism, Madrid, Spain. She worked in the hotel and tourism industry in various functional areas and managerial roles before becoming an educator.
Course Leader - Dr Maria Jesus Jerez Jerez
Maria received her PhD in Business Management from Middlesex University, London, UK. She has a Master of Arts degree in International Hotel and Restaurant Management from London Metropolitan University, UK, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism, Madrid, Spain. She worked in the hotel and tourism industry in various functional areas and managerial roles before becoming an educator.
Course Leader - Dr Maria Jesus Jerez Jerez
Maria received her PhD in Business Management from Middlesex University, London, UK. She has a Master of Arts degree in International Hotel and Restaurant Management from London Metropolitan University, UK, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism, Madrid, Spain. She worked in the hotel and tourism industry in various functional areas and managerial roles before becoming an educator.
What will you study?
Studying our International Business MSc course will equip you with the in-depth knowledge and skills in various areas of business such as strategic management, accounting and finance, alongside elements of global brand communication, reputation and people management. Our unit in International Business Design will equip you with a comprehensive knowledge of global business operations and the advanced skills in international market analysis and research. You will apply innovative business models, identify growth opportunities and assess market entry strategies specific to international business. This will allow you to lead diverse teams, drive cross-border initiatives and navigate the complexities of multinational organisations.
Our unit in International Trade and Monetary Policy will enhance your understanding of global trade and monetary systems. You will explore the theory of international trade, the reasons behind trade restrictions, and their economic impacts. The unit also covers the operations of international and European monetary systems, addressing issues like balance of payments, exchange rate movements, and economic interconnections between countries. This will equip you with the tools to navigate complex global economic challenges.
To enable you to thrive in a globalised business environment, our unit in Intercultural Business Practice aims to foster cultural sensitivity and awareness by exposing you to the values, beliefs, norms and behaviours of people from different cultures. This will allow you to communicate effectively across cultures, build relationships, negotiate and collaborate with international partners. You will be able to explore different communication styles in order to accommodate cultural differences and prevent misunderstandings in a business context.
Furthermore, you will develop a critical and informed understanding of business environments and the business opportunities within them in our Strategy unit. Here, you will be introduced to a range of tools and concepts for strategic analysis and business modelling that will allow you to assess the strategic position of business organisations, formulate strategies, evaluate options and implement strategic decisions. Finally, you will complete our Capstone unit that will allow you to bring theory and practice together and research a topic of your interest that is relevant to your field of study. To help you with this, you will be introduced to the processes and techniques of research methods while working with a research supervisor to develop your ideas.
How will you be assessed?
Your assessments prepare you for career tasks and activities, developing your employability skills and industry-specific knowledge. Your assessments build your competencies and confidence with a strong emphasis on authentic assessment, including a mix-of:
- Live projects, working on real-world industry projects
- Group and individual assessments
- Presentations
- Industry reports
- Reflexive work
There are no exams in this course. The capstone of your course is a dissertation, developing an individual independent piece of work under supervision. This challenging, enjoyable and rewarding experience enhance your conceptual and analytical skills, as well as research and data management expertise.
Careers
The successful completion of your MSc provides a strong foundation for your professional development equipping you to join an organisation in a variety of roles. For those already in employment it can give you the opportunity for fast-track career progression or a move into a leadership position.
Your knowledge and skills can open the way to a career as a trading executive; product manager; business development manager; or buyer to name a few.
This course is also an appropriate foundation for further academic study either at MPhil or PhD level.
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Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International 2024/25
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International 2024/25
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International 2024/25
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International 2024/25
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International 2024/25
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International 2024/25
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
