International MBA (Professional Placement)
Birmingham City University
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MBA - Master of Business Administration

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The international business environment is rapidly changing, and a different market reality is emerging. As a student of today and manager of the future, you need to adapt and adopt flexible patterns of thinking and behaviour to succeed as global manager of tomorrow.The International Masters in Business Administration (IMBA) has been designed with this in mind, as it explores in detail the nature and implications of the changes in the business environment and provides you with the skills and ...Read more

The international business environment is rapidly changing, and a different market reality is emerging. As a student of today and manager of the future, you need to adapt and adopt flexible patterns of thinking and behaviour to succeed as global manager of tomorrow.

The International Masters in Business Administration (IMBA) has been designed with this in mind, as it explores in detail the nature and implications of the changes in the business environment and provides you with the skills and mindset that will allow you to operate effectively within such an unstable and unpredictable environment. You’ll also be taught to successfully lead the organisations of the future, regardless of sector or country.

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WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS COURSE?

The course is designed to meet the needs of contemporary international businesses and blends academic excellence and professional skills, equipping you with marketable skills to operate and excel at strategic level across different sectors and in different countries. The course has a strong emphasis on employability and enhancing employability skills and will help you develop general communication and inter-personal skills.

You will emerge from our International MBA with well-developed powers of analysis, clear perspectives on strategy and strategic thinking, creative problem solving, an entrepreneurial mindset and highly effective communication and research skills - all of which are demanded by employers around the world.

Should you wish to start your own business, you will have the opportunity to explore and test your ideas in a supportive environment. The course has been designed to provide graduates with expertise in strategy, marketing, leadership, finance, global human resource management, international business, entrepreneurship, operations and project management, and research skills.

You become part of the international community while on the course, as you will study with students from different parts of the globe. Through our links with industry, the learning experience takes you from the classroom to the factory floor, through sponsored study/field trips to companies in the region, and with our organised internship course, you have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience while you study.

Professional Placement option

This course offers an optional 20-week Professional Placement, available to full-time students after the end of the Master’s year. The Professional Placement will allow you to evidence your professional skills, attitudes and behaviours at the point of entry to the postgraduate job market. Please note that an additional fee is payable if you choose to pursue the Professional Placement version of the course.

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76/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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90th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
92nd
What students say
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Farjana Bari
09 Oct 24

As an international student at Birmingham City University (BCU), my experience has been very positive. From the beginning, the international student services team provided..Read more

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marzieh
04 Oct 24

There’s potential for growth in research opportunities for both undergraduates and postgraduates, which would further strengthen the academic reputation. Get more fund for PhD..Read more

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Tuition fees

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£15,595 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Professional placement option, 18 months (September Start) 21 months (January start): £15,595 in 2024/25

£20,925 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Professional placement option, 18 months (September Start) 21 months (January start): £20,925

£20,925 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Professional placement option, 18 months (September Start) 21 months (January start): £20,925

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As an international student at Birmingham City University (BCU), my experience has been very positive. From the beginning, the international student services team provided...
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marzieh
04 Oct 24
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There’s potential for growth in research opportunities for both undergraduates and postgraduates, which would further strengthen the academic reputation. Get more fund for PhD...
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