International Business

The International Business program from University of Liverpool aims to provide students with the knowledge and systematic understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of International Business. Graduates will gain a sound theoretical grounding in the area of International Business and develop a range of analytical and personal skills.

If you want to pursue a career in international management—but want to develop a more in-depth understanding of global business issues, or even study a business subject for the first time—MSc International Business is for you.

Key Features

• The International Business program from University of Liverpool aims to provide a thorough understanding of management concepts as well as detailed knowledge of international business in theory and practice. You will learn and practice a range of intellectual, interpersonal and technical skills. You will also connect with practitioners and develop the business awareness and confidence required to succeed as a manager in international business.
• You will undertake modules which reflect the unique expertise of our academic staff: studies of international strategy and management, including important business and management issues arising in emerging economies.
• You will learn how cross-cultural differences influence the structure of management systems and operational functions in the wide variety of international business activities undertaken by multinational firms.

Career prospects

• program graduates will be suited to roles in financial and management services companies, ‘blue chip’ manufacturing and service companies and the major retail industry sectors.
• You will have access to a specialist, in-house postgraduate careers team and have access to one-to-one careers guidance, workshops, seminars, and employability initiatives.
• Upon completion of the program, you will be equipped to work within various business functions in both large and small multinational firms. The program may also provide a stepping stone to PhD study and a career as an academic researcher in international business.

Graduates from this program have secured jobs at:

• Amazon
• NQC Ltd
• HSBC
• Mitek Systems

In roles such as :

• Client delivery executive
• Product manager
• Project manager
• Marketing services specialist

Courses include:

• International Business
• Marketing Management

• Managerial Finance

• Globalization, Global-governance and the Global Economy

• Global Corporate Strategy

• International Management