International Business MSc at University of Leeds

This industry-accredited Masters prepares you to conduct business in a rapidly transforming global landscape. The course is designed to provide students with a wide-ranging learning experience, both inside and outside of the classroom.

Our cutting-edge research underpins teaching, with the intention of developing curious and creative minds, and making a positive impact in an ever-changing world. You will be able to consider the latest critical thinking including but not limited to emerging issues in international business, such as the rise of emerging market multinationals, challenges to global innovation management and trade-offs in nurturing commercially sustainable international businesses.

You will be able to identify the motivations and means of servicing foreign markets, address controversial issues in international business, formulate your own international and strategic business plans and appreciate the factors that drive industry and firm performance in the global economy. In addition, you will also explore how the rise of emerging economies affects businesses and their international strategies.

The course has a wide representation of staff and students from all over the world. We have links with a wide variety of international organisations, collaborative networks, and global alliances. Students may have the opportunity to apply to study an additional semester abroad in a leading university in Europe or Asia. Students may also have the opportunity to pursue an international study tour as part of the curriculum, based on a competitive application process.

Our strong corporate links provide opportunities for practical development, including work-based research and consultancy projects in the UK and overseas. You will gain hands-on, analytical and problem solving skills relevant to a wide range of careers.