MSc Management and International Business (Professional Placement)
Birmingham City University
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Our Management and International Business course teaches you the fundamental skills and attributes you need to become a successful international manager. Youll become adept at strategic and tactical business decisions, understanding international cultural differences, and managing and motivating staff in businesses on an international scale.You will experience working in internationally diverse student team based projects collaborating to deliver effective and professional reports and ...Read more

Our Management and International Business course teaches you the fundamental skills and attributes you need to become a successful international manager. Youll become adept at strategic and tactical business decisions, understanding international cultural differences, and managing and motivating staff in businesses on an international scale.You will experience working in internationally diverse student team based projects collaborating to deliver effective and professional reports and presentations as part of module assessments reflecting the professional practice of international management. Throughout the course, the course team will give you the support you need to realise your potential and we look forward to working with you to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills for the career of your choice.For our Management Master's degrees, you will have the opportunity to take the Professional Placement version of the course, which is offered as an alternative to the standard version of the course.This will allow you to complete a credit bearing, 20 week Professional Placement as an integral part of your Masters Degree. The purpose of the Professional Placement is to improve your employability and transferable skills. The placement experience will allow you to evidence your professional skills, attitudes and behaviours at the point of entry to the postgraduate job market.

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WUSCA ranking:
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76/101
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90th
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92nd
What students say
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Iram
16 Dec 24

There are a lot of good things. Availability of separate prayer rooms for men and women. Huge library, great buildings, Availability of free laptops while you are in campus or..Read more

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Shamoon
11 Dec 23

Birmingham City University is one of the best Universities of West Midlands equipped with outstanding facilities and support for students. I am really enjoying my time at the..Read more

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Entry requirements

For entry to stage one, applicants are normally expected to have one of the following:

  • A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent
  • An equivalent graduate level qualification from an overseas university or equivalent institution (minimum 2:2)
  • A Pre-Master's programme approved by Birmingham City University
  • A Pre-Master's programme with a minimum of 55% average

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£11,550 per year

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Students from Domestic

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18 months with professional placement - £11,550 in 2024/25

£19,485 per year

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Students from EU

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18 months with professional placement - £19,485 in 2024/25

£19,485 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

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18 months with professional placement - £19,485 in 2024/25

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Iram
16 Dec 24
MSc Management and International Business (Professional Placement)
There are a lot of good things. Availability of separate prayer rooms for men and women. Huge library, great buildings, Availability of free laptops while you are in campus or...
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Shamoon
11 Dec 23
Management and International Business - MSc
Birmingham City University is one of the best Universities of West Midlands equipped with outstanding facilities and support for students. I am really enjoying my time at the...
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Birmingham City University
University House 15 Bartholomew Row Birmingham B5 5JU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Moor Street  0.5 miles away
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