International Business, MSc

Meeting the surging worldwide demand for expertise in International Business

students working together

Course Overview

Increased trade and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), travel, the internet, and cultural exchange have all given organisations increasing opportunities to expand internationally, to take advantage of new opportunities and meet the growing global demand for goods and services.

The MSc International Business programme has been designed specifically to address the processes required for organisations to meet the challenges and issues presented by international business particularly those posed for strategy, enterprise, innovation, marketing, leadership, and finance, but also corporate governance and ethics.

The programme also offers vital ‘in business’ opportunities, via the on-campus small business clinic, to undertake projects with real-world organisations as part of the International Business Consulting module. This provides direct access to industry, to advise on everyday issues and build experience and an associated international business skills base.

Why International Business at Swansea?

  • The School of Management is accredited by AACSB International, the world’s largest business education association, connecting business schools, businesses and learners, to create the next generation of great leaders. 
  • All modules are taught by our world-class faculty who have industrial and academic knowledge
  • Based in the £22 million School of Management building on the Bay Campus
  • Business & Management Studies is ranked 83rd in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

Your International Business Experience

From the moment you arrive at the School of Management we will work with you to help build your skills and experience to enhance your career prospects.

You will have unlimited one to one bespoke careers advice from our dedicated careers team. You can go on a work placement or internship through the Swansea Paid Internship Network (SPIN) or the Week of Work initiative.

All our students benefit from co-location with industry at the innovative Bay Campus. Our facilities boast dedicated teaching space and study areas, and extensive IT facilities equipped with the latest hardware and specialist software.

International Business Employment Opportunities

We have an excellent track record of placing our graduates with major multinational companies.

Your International Business programme, will give you the opportunities to work across a wide range of sectors and thrive within this competitive market.

Your next step could lie in any of these roles:

  • Business Adviser
  • International Business Development Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Analyst or Researcher

Modules

Students starting in September or January will study the same modules as part of the programme. The modules cover the full range of International Business-related topics. 

Disclaimer: Modules may change