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Lancaster University| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full-time | 1 year | - | - | - |
Our MSc International Business and Strategic Management equips you with cutting-edge capabilities and skills required to build, manage and develop businesses across national boundaries while navigating the complexities of a dynamic world.
You will develop vital skills for devising and implementing international business and corporate strategy, making informed decisions, and leading effectively in multinational environments. This programme prepares you for high-impact careers in multinational corporations, startups, and NGOs worldwide.
In a world where global economic, social, and political shifts redefine boundaries daily, thinking strategically and acting decisively is key. The MSc International Business and Strategic Management is designed to prepare you for this challenge and to become an agile, globally-minded leader capable of handling the complexities of international business with confidence, creativity, and clarity.
Develop strategic and cross-cultural skills
You will develop a deep understanding of how to evaluate global markets, develop business-level and corporate strategies, and make informed decisions. You will learn to align organisational objectives with long-term goals based on solid analysis and sound managerial judgement, all in the context of a globalised economy.
This programme helps you build the cross-cultural skills needed to manage diversity and navigate the political, legal, and ethical dimensions of global business. You will gain hands-on experience in what it means to negotiate strategies, taking various stakeholder needs and interests into account, and managing ambiguity.
You will learn to drive sustainable business practices, identify growth opportunities in emerging markets, and integrate innovative thinking into strategy making.
Applied learning and practical impact
Your learning on this programme will be highly applied and experiential. You will have opportunities to put theory into practice through group projects, strategic simulations, real-world case analysis, and an independent capstone project.
You will graduate from this programme with a robust, adaptable skill set that is highly valued across industries and borders. Whether your ambitions lie in small or large businesses, national or multinational firms, consulting, entrepreneurship, or policy, this degree equips you to make a meaningful impact in today’s world.
2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in any discipline. We are looking for marks consistently at 2:2 level, or higher, throughout your undergraduate studies. We welcome applications from people who have studied a business or management-related subject, as well as engineering, computing, natural or social sciences, arts or any other discipline.
If you do not meet our main academic entry requirements, we may be able to consider your application where you have relevant extensive professional experience. Such experience could include working in an international organisation, contributing to strategic projects, or having exposure to business environments involving international or cross-cultural elements. Please contact us for information and discussion.
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