MSc International Management

Course overview

This MSc focuses on how businesses operate and compete internationally. You study how multinational companies: • enter foreign markets • manage international operations • deal with cultural and political differences • make strategic decisions globally • manage innovation and globalisation • handle international marketing and business challenges • respond to sustainability and geopolitical issues There is also a research project, and Sussex mentions an optional internship opportunity.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 Year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£24,995 / year

Initial deposit

£5,000

Country

England

Campus

University of Sussex campus

About this information

The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.

English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

For applicants from Pakistan: • 4-year Bachelor's degree: generally 60–65% or CGPA 2.4–2.6, depending on the university. • A Master's following a 3-year Bachelor's can also be considered at 60–65% / CGPA 2.4–2.6, depending on university. • Any subject is acceptable for this course. So if your BScS/Computer Science degree meets Sussex's percentage/CGPA requirement, the subject itself should not be a problem, because International Management accepts graduates from any subject.

General entry requirements

UK requirement: • Lower Second-Class Honours degree (2:2) • Minimum average 57% • Your previous degree can be in any subject.

Scholarships & discounts

Scholarship Undergraduate (UG): £4,000 scholarship – applicable to the 1st year only. Postgraduate (PG): £4,000 Pakistan Regional Scholarship £5,000 Academic Achievement Scholarship – for students with a minimum of 80% in Bachelor’s (BS) or 70% in Master’s (MS). Additional Scholarship: Available for eligible courses within the School of Engineering & Informatics and Business School. £1,000 Agent Scholarship – available to new applicants only. This scholarship can be combined with other eligible scholarships and is limited to 5 awards only.

How to apply

No bank statement required for CAS.

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Interview type

On CAS Shield

Stage

Before the initial deposit is paid

Format

Recorded interview

Deposit

£5,000

Course modules

Core modules Module · Simple explanation Research Project (International Management) · Independent research project on an international-management topic. Applied Research Methods for Business · Learn how to conduct business research and analyse information. International Nonmarket Strategy · How companies deal with governments, regulations, politics and other external forces. Global Innovation Systems · How innovation works across countries and global markets. Globalisation and Integration · How countries and businesses become increasingly connected. International Business · How businesses operate and compete across different countries. Marketing Management in a Global Context · How to market products/services internationally. Optional modules You can choose from options such as: • Ethics and Organisations — ethical issues in organisations. • Innovation for Sustainability — innovation that supports environmental and social sustainability. • Managing Human and Industrial Relations — managing employees and workplace relationships. • Social Entrepreneurship — businesses designed to create social impact. • Strategic Management — developing business strategies and competitive plans. Sussex notes that optional modules can change and availability depends on timetabling. The course is also currently subject to validation, so some details could change before the course starts.