We're here to help you prepare for a flourishing career in global business.
Throughout this Masters in International Business, you’ll develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills within the context of trading across national boundaries and managing international organisations. By the end of the course, you’ll have an expansive knowledge of how organisations operate across economies, currencies and regulatory frameworks. You'll also become an expert in engaging with stakeholders from different cultures and cultivate a greater understanding of contemporary business issues.
The course covers core international business and management subjects such as people management, strategy, digitalisation, and entrepreneurship in the context of international regulatory frameworks and business practices. It also emphasises ethical, environmental and sustainability issues, which are increasingly important within the global business environment.
We are AACSB accredited
The University of Stirling is accredited by AACSB International in recognition of our excellence in business education. This puts the University of Stirling Management School among the top 6% of business schools globally.
Dual Degree – University of Porto or Budapest Business School
We’ve partnered with the University of Porto and Budapest Business School to offer students on this course the chance to gain two Masters degrees by undertaking additional study in either Porto in Portugal or Budapest in Hungary. Further information will be shared with students when they join Stirling. There are scholarships available which reduce course fees at Porto, along with a number of funded free places at Budapest Business School.
Preparing business leaders of the future
Postgraduate education at the University of Stirling Management School goes beyond text books and lecture rooms. We also focus on your personal and professional development.
Our unique Flying Start Leadership Programme equips you with the awareness, knowledge and techniques essential for building a successful career. These range from practical skills, like effective public speaking, to developing ways to work under pressure in difficult situations and managing conflict. Find out more about Flying Start.
Top reasons to study with us
Course objectives
The course provides you with the key skills and experience you’ll need to forge your career in an international arena. You will:
- explore the relevance of international trade in today’s business environment;
- understand the challenges and opportunities that result from globalisation;
- develop different approaches to managing businesses in the global environment;
- investigate the ethical and environmental issues that have emerged as a result of globalisation, and their impact on consumers;
- cultivate management skills in report writing, networking, critical thinking and group working skills;
- focus on personal and professional development to enhance your learning throughout the academic year.
Research overview
In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), 80% of our research impact in Business and Management Studies was classed as world-leading or internationally excellent.