International Business and Management

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class UK degree, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification in a variety of areas will be considered for entry on this course.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Business is more globally connected than it has ever been. To be a successful business leader, you need to understand international markets and the way other nations do business.

Our CMI and IOE&IT-accredited MSc International Business and Management course is the most far-reaching of our postgraduate courses, as it provides a well-rounded knowledge of global management theories and practices. Students will receive CMI L7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice on completion of their degree.

Our graduates gain the advanced skills in cross-cultural management, problem solving, adaptability and decision making and leadership that they can apply to top-calibre management roles in a variety of business environments and functions nationally or globally.

This International Business and Management course at Kent is available for entry in both September and January. The September-entry version is also available with an optional Industrial Placement.

“The programme helped me to develop analytical skills and set an academic foundation for an international career.” Milan Marinkovic, MSc International Business Management

Watch our Postgraduate Placements video here.

Information for international students

Please see our International website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. Due to visa restrictions, international fee-paying students cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended-learning programme with no on-campus provision.

English language entry requirements

The University requires all non-native speakers of English to reach a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree.

For detailed information see our English language requirements web pages.

Need help with English?

Applicants who are required to meet an English language condition may be able to study a pre-sessional course in English for Academic Purposes through Kent International Pathways.

Fees and funding

KBS has a wide range of funding opportunities for postgraduate students, which include Scholarships, Bursaries, the Kent Business School Loyalty Award for University of Kent undergraduates and the KBS Early Bird Discount which equates to 10% off tuition fees.

Please visit the postgraduate funding page.