Master of Arts - International Business (with Placement)

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 program 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.

The University will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of global business strategies, sustainability, network analysis, international trade, and cross-border operations. They 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. They will develop a range of intellectual and practical skills, preparing them 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 student's employability - and elevate their career - with a placement year, working full-time for a company. It’s a chance for them to immerse themselves in an industry, apply their knowledge, and put theory into practice. It should also help them develop their professional skills and assist them in starting to make industry connections. Graduates with work experience are highly sought after by employers and often secure higher-level positions.