MSc International Business Management

Year of Entry 2025/26
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MSc

International Business Management

Explore international business issues to develop your skills as an international manager, able to operate in diverse and fast-changing global settings.

Everything you need to know...

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    What is the fee?

    Home: £10,620 for the course
    International/EU: £17,725 for the course

  • Time

    How long will I study?

    1 Year / 15 Months

  • Location

    Where will I study?

    City Campus

  • Date

    When do I start?

    September 2025
    January 2026


Work Placement Route

For international students wishing to undertake a placement as part of this course, you must apply to MSc International Business Management (Work Experience) route. Transferring to the work experience route later will not be possible due to visa restrictions.

Course summary

  • Experience a dynamic course focusing on current global events. 
  • Explore international strategy, cross-cultural management and global supply chains. 
  • Improve your practical skills, engaging in live issues for companies.
  • Focus on global entrepreneurship and gain insights from alumni. 
  • Develop academic and practical skills as a manager in international business environments. 

Gain a truly global perspective through international business modules, an international academic and student community, learning opportunities and guest speakers. Industry specialists have helped to design the course – helping you graduate with the global skillset employers seek. Our teaching strategies are grounded in contemporary academic research, with a strong emphasis on the practical challenges faced by global organisations.


Sheffield Business School accreditation

Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and has been awarded the Business School Impact System label by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).

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Olaoluwa Onaolapo, MSc International Business Management, 2022 Graduate

‘This course at Sheffield Business School not only imparted theoretical knowledge but also equipped me with practical skills and experiences crucial for my future career. The blend of classroom learning, real-world applications, and opportunities for research and networking has undoubtedly contributed to my confidence and readiness to embark on a successful career in the field of international business management. With this, I can juggle a career in business analysis and academic research in international business.’

Olaoluwa Onaolapo, MSc International Business Management, 2022 Graduate

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How you learn

Watch lecturer Dr Rondy De Silva talk about International Business at Sheffield Hallam University.

In international business, organisations navigate national contexts in different ways, so our curriculum themes and learning materials represent a diversity of global perspectives. 

Tutors use a variety of teaching methods and assessment formats, such as traditional assignments, presentations and extended projects. With an emphasis on formative learning, we’ll encourage you to discuss your learning and assessments with tutors and other students. We’ll also use digitally enhanced learning.  

You learn through: 

  • lectures 
  • interactive seminars 
  • dedicated tutor support 
  • guest lectures 
  • digitally enabled learning and simulations 
  • group and individual presentations 
  • a live project  
  • small group and individual dissertation supervision meetings 

Key themes  

You’ll explore international trade, cross-border investment, internationalisation, global entrepreneurship, global sourcing, offshoring and international strategy. You’ll study the changing nature of the international business environment and how this impacts firms. We’ll prepare you for the diversity and complexity which accompany a globally integrated and internationally focused business environment. 

You’ll also gain essential skills in project management, business analysis and leadership – learning how to present information and critically evaluate issues as you collaborate and problem-solve in teams.  

Some modules offer opportunities to personalise your learning experience, including the flexibility to select assessment tasks that align with your preferences and goals. In one module, you’ll also develop an entrepreneurial awareness, focusing on practical issues such as networking, business modelling and financing, and how to commercialise entrepreneurial ideas.  

Course support

The teaching team on this course are committed to providing you with an accessible teaching, learning and assessment experience. Throughout your learning journey, you’ll have a range of dedicated support for your personal, academic and career development. 

You’ll also self-reflect and develop skills that underpin your future professional development. Business skills – e.g. interpersonal, intercultural capabilities, team working and presentation – will complement academic skills such as data acquisition, analysis, academic writing and research.  

Course leaders and tutors

Cristina Lopez-Moreno
Cristina Lopez-Moreno
Senior Lecturer

Senior Lecturer

Applied learning

We think the best way to learn something is to do it in the real world. This guides everything we do at Sheffield Business School. You’ll develop your employability skills and learn how to be successful as an international business manager.  

Live projects

You’ll develop practical managerial skills by interacting with a company, enhancing your communication and business awareness. This is particularly beneficial to international students in terms of business engagement, and develops group work skills.  

You can also develop areas to focus on in your dissertation, consultancy or an applied project, which you can link to your career aspirations. 

Networking opportunities

You can take part in careers days, consultancy projects and guest lectures. 

You can access postgraduate career development initiatives too – from leadership programmes and management skills workshops to CV writing and career management activities. 

Key modules make use of guest lecturers to give practical focus, sharing the issues that real-world companies face. Previous students may deliver some of these, giving you a sense of their journey towards the workplace. You may also be able to network with former students to gain further insights. 

Competitions

You may have chances to take part in competitions, with prizes available for performing strongly on the course, or being nominated as an inspirational student.  

Field trips

You may be able to attend field trips to firms in the UK – from local small and medium sized enterprises to multinational firms – giving you a sense of the diverse workplaces you could be located in.


Future careers

A wide variety of interesting roles within firms would be suitable for graduates, including: 

  • business and market development
  • market research 
  • business analysis 
  • marketing communications and advertising 
  • purchasing, logistics, distribution and supply chain management 
  • export coordination
  • consultancy 
  • account, brand, product and project management

Previous graduates of this course have worked for a wide variety of firms in the UK and internationally, such as: 

  • Phoenix Precision Technology, Taiwan 
  • QPC, Singapore 
  • UBI, France 
  • Sika Ltd, China 
  • Sheffield Forgemasters International, UK 
  • ARGOS logistics, Shanghai 
  • Nissan, UK 
  • Brunei Shell Petroleum, Brunei 
  • Pryas Consulting, India 
  • GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals, Netherlands

Where will I study?

You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

City Campus

City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.

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Equipment and facilities

You’ll study in world-class learning facilities, such as specialist labs, design studios, practice facilities, simulation environments, our iLab enterprise hub and a 24/7 library. 

You’ll have access to specialist equipment and resources, such as: 

  • video-making hardware and software via the library and AppsAnywhere  
  • business gamification simulation equipment  
  • networks to develop a business idea or start your own business 

The new Business School will give students modern teaching spaces, that are technologically enabled. This will also give students more of a sense of a home space.   

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Entry requirements

All students

You normally need one of the following

• a good bachelors degree from an approved degree awarding body, university or college, in a business-related field

• professional qualification(s) by examination, recognised as being the equivalent of a bachelors degree in a business-related field with additional evidence to justify the equivalence of the qualification

• a specified diploma in a business-related field that, on satisfactory completion, allows you to follow a course of study for a masters degree

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall and a minimum of 6.0 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent.

You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more

Additional information for EU/International students

If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.

For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.


Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.

Modules

Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.

Final year

Compulsory modules

Module
Credits
Assessment
Entrepreneurship In International Contexts
Credits 30
Assessment Coursework(100%)
International Management Competencies
Credits 30
Assessment Coursework(100%)
International Strategy And Sustainability
Credits 30
Assessment Coursework(100%)
Multinational Enterprises - Navigating Global Challenges
Credits 30
Assessment Coursework(100%)

Elective modules

Module
Credits
Assessment
Consultancy
Credits 60
Assessment Coursework(100%)
Dissertation
Credits 60
Assessment Coursework(100%)

Fees and funding

Home students

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £10,620 for the course.

If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.

International students

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £17,725 for the course.

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Additional course costs

The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.

General course additional costs

Additional costs for Sheffield Business School (PDF, 142KB)

Legal information

Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.

 

How do I apply?

You apply for this course via our online application form.

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You can also use the application form above to apply for future years of entry.

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Teaching

We are Gold rated in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for the outstanding quality of our teaching and student outcomes

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Employment

94% of our management graduates are in work or further study fifteen months after graduating

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Excellence

Graduate from Sheffield Business School – rated in the top 6% globally for excellence in teaching and research

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