International Business with Placement, MA
This master’s in International Business - which offers the chance to undertake a placement - will prepare you to become a specialist in the international business sector.
The MA International Business with placement degree is designed to address evolving market dynamics and employer expectations. As the business landscape becomes increasingly interconnected and technology-dependent, this programme bridges both theoretical knowledge and practical skill application.
Through a curriculum containing current research and international academic theory, the degree equips students with an analytical approach, managerial decision-making, and real-world problem-solving skills.
We will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of global business strategies, sustainability, network analysis, international trade, and cross-border operations. You will gain insights into how businesses operate in diverse cultural, political, and economic environments, developing the skills necessary to navigate and lead in the global marketplace. You'll develop a range of intellectual and practical skills, preparing you to become a specialist in the international business sector, capable of driving innovation and growth in a global knowledge economy.
This degree includes the opportunity to enhance your employability - and elevate your career - with a placement year, working full-time for a company. It’s a chance for you to immerse yourself in an industry, apply your knowledge and put theory into practice. It should also help you develop your professional skills and assist you in starting to make industry connections. Graduates with work experience are highly sought after by employers and often secure higher-level positions.
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Location
Duration
2 years sandwich
Start month
September; January; April
Fees information
For fee information related to this course, please see fees section below
What you should know about this course
What you will study
About the course team
Welcome to our Master's in International Business. Your teaching team includes accomplished lecturers and practitioners with vast experience in business network analysis, business management and strategy. Our teaching is informed by research and consultancy work.
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Entry requirements
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in a relevant subject.
For more information, use our contact form or call us on 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
Available to overseas students?
Yes
Can I use Prior Learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
How you will learn
Teaching
In a typical week, learning takes place through a combination of lectures and seminars. You'll be able to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller group sessions. Contact hours may fall between 9am and 9pm, depending on your elective courses and tutorials.
Class sizes
Please contact the Programme Leader for details.
Independent learning
Outside of timetabled sessions, you'll need to dedicate time to self-study to prepare for coursework, presentations and exams. Our Stockwell Street library and online resources will support your further reading and research.
You can also join a range of student societies, including the Business Society.
Overall workload
Your overall workload consists of contact hours (lectures, seminars, etc), independent learning, and assessments. For full-time students, the workload should be roughly equivalent to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of modules you are studying.
Assessment
Students will be assessed through:
- examinations
- individual and group presentations
- project work
- individual online journals
- coursework
- dissertation.
Feedback summary
University policy is to give feedback on assignments within 15 days.
Examination results will be available within 15 days.
Dates and timetables
Academic year:
- The academic year runs from September to June
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.
(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).
| Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £16,550 | N/A | N/A |
| International | £21,000 | N/A | N/A |
Accommodation costs
Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.
The Greenwich Bursary
This bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria.
EU Bursary
Following the UK's departure from the European Union, we are supporting new EU students by offering a substantial fee-reduction for studying.
Financial support
We want your time at university to be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress, so planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
Further costs may include (but are not limited to):
- Resources: you may need to purchase books for your studies, as well as specific computer software. Our Stockwell Street library offers an extensive range of books for loan, as well as access to journals and digital resources.
Careers and placements
Will I have a work placement?
On this degree you will undertake, in your second year, a placement. The University will help as much as possible, before and during your placement, to ensure you make the most of this valuable experience but it is your responsibility to find - and secure - your placement. Greenwich Business School students have previously undertaken their placement with companies operating in a wide range of different sectors - retail and e-commerce, hospitality, media and advertising, events, and finance.
How long is my placement?
Work placements are a minimum of 40 weeks and a maximum of 46 weeks of full-time paid work.
What are the financial arrangements?
Placements are usually paid at competitive rates for entry level roles in your chosen industry. The University will promote paid opportunities to you.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Graduates pursue their management career in a wide range of multinational companies, non-government and public sector organisations. Some might find employment in small and medium enterprises in international trade, and local or central government.
Some of our graduates have joined ABN AMRO, Accenture, CNN, Hertz and Kerry Group.
Do you provide employability services?
The University is committed to supporting your journey towards a rewarding graduate destination. Services available to students include CV, cover letter and application tips, interview support and events such as placement fairs and networking evenings. In addition, our Employability Service’s support is available to students up to two years after their graduation. You can find out more about Greenwich’s Employability Service at: https://www.gre.ac.uk/careers
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
Access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.
Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need support to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.
Support from the department
Our Client Based Dissertations (CBDs) will help you develop a clearer sense of how to link theory with practice and enrich your profile in the job market. Previous students have developed their projects for organisations, including:
- Barclays
- United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
- Trade Unions Congress.
As a Business School student, you will be able to enter our Enterprise Challenge, which rewards student entrepreneurship and innovation. Previous winners have received significant prize money to develop their business ideas.
We hold Big Picture Seminars with senior executives from organisations including Northern Trust and Barclays are invited to pass on their insights and experience.
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