This International Business course at Nottingham Trent Business School provides students with the opportunity to explore practice in the context of relevant contemporary theory and research in the field of International Business with particular reference to the management of organisations which operate across international boundaries.

Why choose this course.

  • This degree will enable participants to study business whilst providing an insight into cultural and international impacts. It will also provide participants with a greater cultural awareness.

  • The degree is distinctly multi-disciplinary in nature and aims to equip participants with a framework for improving their own management action.

  • The course includes the opportunity to see industry on an international scale by completing a two week study tour overseas.

  • There is also a unique opportunity to complete a consultancy project working for a real client on a live brief.

  • You will complete a comprehensive development programme, which includes a short residential team-building course, normally held in the Peak District.

  • You can learn from the best by attending guest lectures from leading organisations. Previous speakers have included representatives from organisations such as E.ON, Lego, Experian, Santander, and IBM.

  • You'll have the chance build you skills and knowledge further with extra-curricular activities such as joining a society, volunteering, and becoming a Student Ambassador.

Nottingham Business School is ranked in the top 50 universities in Western Europe for MSc International Business (Eduniversal 2015 Best Masters and MBAÕs Ranking)Scholarships and funding

Students on this course are also eligible to apply for a scholarship from Nottingham Business School.

Opportunities for progression

98% of our postgraduates are in work or further study within six months of finishing their degrees (latest Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016-17).

There are many opportunities for progression for graduates on this course including:

  • building on your existing expertise with up-to-date international disciplinary knowledge and skills to be able to gain accelerated promotion in your chosen profession

  • gaining employment within multinational corporations

  • carrying out consultancy work within a wide range of sectors (e.g. manufacturing, hospitality, distribution)

  • undertaking further study within the field of international business

  • changing career direction towards a managerial role.

Helping you find your feet after university

Following graduation, we will continue to support you, by providing a number of services that will help kick-start your career.

Our Employability Team are here to inspire and enhance every stage of your career planning, and as a graduate of NTU, you will be able to access their services for three years after your course has finished.

Services they provide include:

  • finding placements, internships and part-time work

  • pursuing self-employment

  • taking gap years and time out

  • getting into volunteering

  • providing advice on further study.