Master Of Business Administration In International Business Management MBA - IBM | Metropolitan School of Business & Management UK

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Master Of Business Administration In International Business Management MBA - IBM

The MBA in International Business Management program equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in global business strategy, cross-cultural management, and international trade. It blends theoretical concepts with practical applications to prepare professionals for the challenges of global markets. The program covers key areas such as international marketing, global finance, supply chain management, and international business law. Emphasis is placed on developing leadership, analytical, and decision-making abilities to drive global business growth and innovation.

MBA: The MBA curriculum consists of 120 ECTS credits of postgraduate study, offered as modular fashion. MBA-candidates in the regular duration programme complete 18 required modules/courses (108 ECTS credits), plus a final Thesis/Dissertation (12 ECTS credits) or 2 additional modules (6 ECTS credits each) all of these focused on a specific field or industry of management.

Course Details

The program provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of global business strategies, cross-cultural management, and international trade for effective decision-making. It integrates business analytics and economics to enhance forecasting and operational efficiency. Participants explore leadership, human capital management, and financial strategies to drive organizational growth in international markets. Key global business concepts are examined to navigate complex international challenges successfully.

Upon the completion of the course you will be able to learn the following:

- 1. Develop the ability to assess and implement strategic frameworks that ensure global competitiveness and adaptability in dynamic international markets.
  2. Cultivate leadership approaches that drive innovation, align cross-cultural teams, and ensure long-term success in a global business environment.
  3. Analyze HR policies and practices to enhance employee engagement and ensure alignment with international organizational goals.
  4. Apply strategic financial planning techniques to optimize global investments, manage financial resources, and navigate economic complexities.
  5. Evaluate global business environments and design marketing strategies that leverage international market trends, consumer insights, and cross-border operations.

Accreditation

All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.

University Progression

Entry Requirements

You are required to hold at minimum a recognised bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall score of 55% (GPA 2.0 on a 4.0 point scale) or higher.

In some instances, you may also require relevant work experience and/or research experience. If applicable, you may demonstrate this through the submission of a CV, portfolio, and/or a personal statement.

English Language Proficiency:

Our programs are conducted in English language. As such, you must demonstrate proficiency in English language by submitting one of the following test scores during the application process:

IELTS Overall: 5.5
TOEFL (iBT: 58+; PBT: 490+; CBT: 167+)
TOEIC Overall: 555+
PTE Overall: 50+
Duolingo Overall: 90+

English Proficiency Waivers:

The English proficiency test is not required for the following candidates:
– Native English Speakers, OR;
– Applicants having completed their schooling in English (i.e. High School Diploma or IB), OR;
– Applicants having completed their undergraduate or graduate studies in English, OR;
– 2 years of work experience in an organization where English is the primary language of communication.

Course Modules

Navigating the MSBM Study Portal

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Course Structure and Guidelines

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Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components

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VIDEO - How to Avoid Plagiarism in Your Writing

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Harvard Referencing Style Guide

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How to Summarise - Assignment Guide

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Summarising, Paraphrasing, Quotation for your Assignment

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Official Title Page

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CASE STUDY - Strategic Management Approach by TESCO

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Analysing Business Environment and its Impact on Strategic Decision Making
Understanding the External Business Environment Dynamics

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Understanding The Internal Business Environment Dynamics

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CASE STUDY - Staying ahead in a competitive environment

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CASE STUDY - McDonald's strategic partnership for innovation as competitive advantage

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Understanding Market Situational Analysis and Organisational Position Measurement

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Analysing The Effects Of Exiting Plans On Organisation
Understanding Mandatory Competency & Competitive Advantage of An Organisation

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Understanding The Relationship Between Corporate, Business & Operational Strategies

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Understanding Strategic Models & Tools

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Analysing and deciding on the strategic options
Developing Appropriate Vision, Mission & Strategic Goals For An Organisation

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Developing An Agreed Strategy Plan For New Action Plan

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Proposing an Effective Structure For Building Efficient Relationships With Stakeholders

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CASE STUDY - Ethics and CSR at Honda

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Understanding organisational strategic change management

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Implementing Strategic Plan

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Strategic Management

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Fundamental Concepts in Marketing

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Understanding The Marketing Mix

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Understanding the Extended Marketing Mix

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Understanding External and Internal Environment for designing a market plan

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CASE STUDY - How Starbucks is using pricing strategy for profit maximization

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Marketing planning and strategy

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Strategising for Marketing Operations

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Marketing Function Interrelationships and Entrepreneurial Marketing

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The Strategic Marketing Process

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CASE STUDY - MasterCard Global Targeted Content Marketing

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Strategic Positioning In the Business Environment

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Segmenting And Targeting Strategies

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Fundamentals of Branding

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CASE STUDY - Starbucks's Misunderstandings In Australia

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Branding Decisions and Strategies

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RESEARCH - Market entry strategies of passenger carmakers

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Understanding Brand Identity Personality And Positioning

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Concepts in Digital Branding

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Strategic Marketing

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Understanding the Principles, Concepts, and Approaches to Leadership

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Understanding Leadership Influences: Individual, Team and The Organisation

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Leadership and organisational performance

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Ethical Decision Making And Organisational Value

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Strategic Leadership

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VIDEO - Human Resource Management Today - An Overview

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Understanding the role of human resource management

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Role of Human Resource Management Strategy in an Organisation

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Contributions of HRM

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Business Dynamics Concerning The Human Resource Strategy

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Case Study - Real-time, authentic employee voice feedback

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Determining Human Resource Requirements

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Fundamentals Of Human Resource Plan

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Legal And Ethical Requirements Of Human Resource Policies

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Human Resource Management And Organisational Strategy, Structure And Culture

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Effective Monitoring Of Human Resource Management Activities
People Development and Human Resource Management

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Case Study - Answering the Phone (Training and Development)

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Developing Human Resource Management, Recruitment and Selection

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Case Study: Solution for Recruiting Hard-to-Fill Positions

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Employee Retention Concepts, Tools and Strategies

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Organisational Theory Underpinning Human Resource Management

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Leadership Practices In An Organisational Context

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Strategic Leadership And Organisational Development

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Exploring Purpose Of Leadership And Evaluating Human Resource Strategy

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Strategic Human Resource Management

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Understanding cost system and its classification
Concepts and Tools of Cost Accounting

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CASE STUDY - Activity based costing in Xu Ji Electric Co. Ltd

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Understanding the Concept and Classification of Sources of Funds

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CASE STUDY - Global Fund Raising Strategies

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Understanding The Financial Performance Analysis

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CASE STUDY - Financial Analysis Reporting

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Understanding the Financial Ratios and its Various Types

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Understanding The Budgetary Concepts and Approaches

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CASE STUDY - How Maritz Accomplished a 40% IT Budget Reduction

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Understanding the Working Capital Management

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Understanding the Investment Appraisal Techniques

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Strategic Financial Management

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Research Philosophies and Principles
VIDEO - Overview of the Research Onion

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Selecting a Research Topic
Searching and Reviewing Literature
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Developing conceptual Framework
PDF - How to create a Conceptual Framework

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Research Strategy and Design
Research Methods I

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Research Methods II

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PDF - How Observation is Used As a Research Method

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Research Methods: Data Analysis

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Research Proposal and Writing Up
Research Ethics

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Advanced Business Research Methods

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Focuses on core management principles, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, to drive business success across various sectors.

Understanding Entrepreneurship and Business Structure

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Understanding Business Functions 1

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Understanding Business Functions 2

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Understanding Business Environment and Relationships
Planning for and Operating a Business
Business Management

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Examines the operations, strategies, and challenges of businesses operating in global markets, emphasizing cultural, economic, and regulatory differences.

Globalization and Economic Development

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Nature of Multinational Enterprises & Their Role In Globalisation

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Understanding International Business Systems

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Business of Foreign Markets and Their Impact on Business Decisions

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Understanding Economic Blocks and Consequences of this Development

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Global Business Enterprises

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This module explores the dynamics of international markets, cross-cultural management, and global business strategies. Students will develop the skills to manage multinational enterprises and adapt to diverse economic and cultural environments.

International Business Environment

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Managing International Trade

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Strategic Approach To International Business

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International Business Operations

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Organisational Structures In International Business

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International Business Management

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International Sales Of Goods: Governed By English Law

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The Legal Landscape Of International Trade

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The Legal Landscape Of International Sales Contracts

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International Trade Law

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The student will undertake a thesis in International Business Management, addressing global business challenges and developing strategic solutions for cross-border operations and market competitiveness.

Workshops

Workshops are conducted through live webinars for online students.

Visa Requirements

There is no Visa requirement for this programme.