MSc International Management

^{Study in the UK at a triple-accredited global business school ranked among the best in Europe by The Financial Times}

About this Masters programme

Duration: 12 months (full-time)    Starts: October    Fees and funding: View for 2012-13

Distinctive in its international approach, this Masters programme in international management places an emphasis on a systems view of the firm. You will examine the complexities of managing culturally diverse teams, and the influence of stakeholders in the 21^st century international business environment.

You will develop a deep understanding of the critical importance of human agents (executive, stakeholder, employee, customer and citizen) and assess the balance between people and process driven elements in an organisation. You will also focus on the relationship between the human agent and functional aspects (strategy, financial management, marketing, entrepreneurship).

Core modules provide a critical understanding of contemporary strategic management, corporate responsibility, the management of people and organisational behaviour. In addition you will assess the ethical complexities involved in managing global organisations, and the factors involved in responsible decision making (both in business and in society).

You will be encouraged to critically evaluate existing theories, models and practices and use your knowledge and abilities to assess real-life situations and challenges. A distinctive emphasis is placed on grappling with how ethical perspectives and short-term, narrower economic objectives in decision making regarding the firm's performance and its stakeholder management practices interact.

Programme content

• Corporate social responsibility
• Financial management
• Global marketing management or Principles of marketing
• International management business project or Dissertation
• International strategic management
• Managing people and organisations
• Professional development and practice
• Study and research skills

+ up to 3 optional modules chosen from a wide range of modules spanning areas including: entrepreneurship and small business management; human resource management; leadership; organisational behaviour. 

Faculty teaching on this Masters programme include

• Dr Kleio Akrivou 
• Dr Evelyn Fenton 
• Dr Bernd Vogel

• Dr John S. Latsis

Many of Henley Business School's faculty are internationally-renowned and widely published in their respective fields and many are engaged in both ongoing academic and applied research. Our staff are also regular contributors in the media and bring a wealth of professional experience, with many having worked for leading organisations internationally.

Graduate career prospects

This Masters programme in international management is designed to prepare graduates to work internationally in a general or trainee management role in any sector, for organisations ranging from small and medium sized enterprises to multinational firms. Graduates find roles in banking and financial organisations, accountancy and professional services firms, marketing and advertising companies or functions, the manufacturing industry, the retail sector, the public sector and consultancies. See further information on career prospects for Masters graduates.

How to apply for this Masters programme

MSc International Management is suitable for applicants with no direct specialist knowledge or experience in management and we welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines. See entry requirements and how to apply.

We operate a rolling admissions system and you are therefore advised to apply early in order to be sure of your place on our Masters programmes. We are already experiencing high levels of demand for 2012 entry and it is possible that we will have to close applications to some Masters programmes in advance once places are filled. Read more.