Why study MSc International Management at BU? 

  • Empower yourself as a global leader: Develop greater self-awareness and leadership skills through a mix of contemporary, specialist units
  • Understand global business dynamics: Explore and evaluate international markets, inter-organisational relationships, and innovation management
  • Gain a truly global perspective: Study international business practices and cross-cultural management to prepare for leadership roles worldwide
  • Improve your employability: Choose an optional 30-week work placement to enhance your employability and career prospects.

Find out more about the content of this course.

Course accreditations

This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation which places us within the top institutions globally for business degrees. Less than 6% of business schools worldwide have attained this hallmark of excellence which recognises a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching and students learning. 

Business Graduates Association

Membership with the Business Graduates Association provides you with career development tools, including CV-building services and job search tools, along with webinars and social events for networking and skill enhancement

Key information

Next start date:

September 2025, January 2026

Location:

Bournemouth University, Lansdowne Campus (with additional activities on Talbot Campus)

Duration:

September: 1 year full-time or 2 years with optional 30-week work placement. January: 16 months full-time or 2 years with optional 30-week work placement

Accreditations:

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Required subjects:

All subjects considered

Entry requirements:

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent

International entry requirements:

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. For more information see our full entry requirements.