MSc/PgDip International Business
- Part-time study available
- Alternative start dates available
- International students can apply
- Based at MediaCityUK
- Work placement opportunity
Normally a minimum 2:1 honours degree or equivalent.
Student with a 2:2 in a cognate discipline or successful completion of the Graduate Certificate International Management will also be accepted.
A wide range of Professional Qualifications are also accepted either in partial or complete fulfilment of entry requirements.
Where a student has gained a recognised Honours degree in a cognate discipline but does not meet the normal entry qualification requirement, they may still be considered for entry if they can demonstrate work experience of a minimum 2 years duration post study and acceptable level of responsibility.
In the case of non-graduates please look at APEL.
Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/tradiational entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.
The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from your course.
Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certified Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
English Language Requirements
Normally IELTS 6.5 with no individual element below 5.5, or equivalent recognised Secure English Language Test, (SELT).
If the English language qualification is slightly below this level candidates may be able to take one of the many English courses available in the University. Please search for English using the University Course Finder.
Suitable For
This course is aimed at students who wish to develop their study of business to Masters level, but who want a broad-based knowledge, rather than taking a named discipline course such as Marketing, Finance or HR.
Applicant profile
Applicants will need a relevant degree in business and/or sufficient suitable work experience. You should also be interested in finance, marketing or international management studies.