MSc International Business Management
This course offers three start dates in 2027: January (London only), May, and September.
ADVANCE YOUR FUTURE IN GLOBAL BUSINESS
This advanced postgraduate degree is designed for ambitious graduates ready to develop the strategic, analytical, and leadership skills needed to succeed in the global creative economy. You will examine how organisations operate, innovate, and compete across international markets, developing a sophisticated understanding of business in an increasingly interconnected and technology-driven world.
Combining advanced business and management with specialist knowledge of the international creative industries, the course takes a rigorous, data-informed approach to contemporary global business. You will explore strategic management, market intelligence, sustainability, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and digital transformation.
You will develop the ability to analyse complex business environments, interpret data, identify opportunities, and make evidence-based decisions. Alongside theoretical and practical learning, you will consider global business systems, international markets, regulatory frameworks, risk, compliance, and the strategic challenges facing organisations operating across different countries and cultures.
Your learning culminates in an industry consultancy project, giving you the opportunity to investigate a real-world business challenge and develop evidence-based recommendations for an existing or new organisation. Depending on your chosen approach, this may involve analysing a company problem, undertaking independent research, or developing a business or start-up proposal.
Delivered across London and Manchester, the course provides a focused, internationally oriented postgraduate education for graduates seeking to develop their careers in management, entrepreneurship, leadership, consultancy, and innovation across the global creative industries.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
- Develop advanced knowledge of international business, strategic management, global markets, and organisational systems.
- Analyse market intelligence, quantitative data, and emerging technologies to support evidence-based business decisions.
- Explore how artificial intelligence, digital transformation, sustainability, and innovation are reshaping international organisations.
- Apply your knowledge to complex business challenges through industry-informed projects, collaborative learning, and consultancy.
- Prepare for international careers in management, leadership, entrepreneurship, consultancy, innovation, and the wider creative economy.
- Your major project will allow you to produce a piece of work that explores your chosen area of practice and defines your award.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Throughout this one-year master’s degree, you will develop advanced expertise in international business and management, exploring how organisations respond to global markets, technological change, emerging opportunities, and complex commercial environments.
Trimester One: Explore global business systems, international trade, geopolitics, regulation, and risk, while developing your understanding of resource management, finance, and law in an international business context.
Trimester Two: Develop advanced analytical and strategic capabilities, exploring innovation, market intelligence, emerging technologies, global strategies, ethics, and sustainability in a rapidly changing international business environment.
Trimester Three: Bring your learning together through an Industry Consultancy project, applying your strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills to a substantial industry-focused business challenge.
Note: This structure reflects a September start. Module and trimester order may vary depending on your start date.
Your studies will develop the ability to interrogate information, evaluate evidence, identify commercial opportunities, and formulate strategic responses. You will work with contemporary business issues and emerging technologies while considering the international and organisational contexts in which decisions are made.
Course specification
Mode of attendance: Full-time
Awarding institution: BIMM University (subject to validation)
Campus delivery: London and Manchester
Language of study: English
Final award: MSc International Business Management
Start dates and locations:
- January 2027: London only
- May 2027: London and Manchester
- September 2027: London and Manchester
Minimum requirements
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- A good honours degree at 2:2 or above, or an overseas equivalent.
- IELTS: 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing and 5.5 in Speaking and Listening.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for applicants with relevant academic, professional, or experiential learning.
If you meet certain criteria, you may be eligible for a contextual offer with reduced entry requirements.
Course fees
2026/27 Fees – January/May Start
| UK Students | International Students |
|---|---|
| £9,950 (per year) | £15,950 (per year) |
2027/28 Fees – September Start
| UK Students | International Students |
|---|---|
| £10,279 (per year) | £16,779 (per year) |
Please visit our Fees page for information on access to student loans. Please note, UK students eligible for loans are able to borrow the full course fee for BIMM Music Institute degrees.
The MSc is structured around three successive trimesters, with students completing 180 credits across the one-year full-time course. The course consists of core modules, including a 60-credit Industry Consultancy project.
Academic Summary
This module introduces students to global business systems and structures; international economies and institutional environments; trade agreements and market integration; geopolitics, regulation and crossborder risk.
Module Aims
The module fosters an advanced understanding of global business systems by encouraging students to evaluate international trade and regulation, analyse geopolitical opportunities and risks, and integrate responsible business practice with data-driven decision-making.
Academic Summary
This module explores business intelligence and market insights through quantitative and qualitative data analysis. It includes the application of digital tools, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to business innovation and digital transformation.
Module Aims
The module aims to develop advanced business intelligence capabilities by requiring students to analyse and interpret complex market and organisational data to support evidence-based strategic decision-making.
Academic Summary
This module presents an opportunity to realise your professional goals in international business. It includes one hour per week of personal supervision and mentorship. Your final output is negotiated and includes options such as an industry consultancy, an entrepreneurial project, or a master’s dissertation.
Module Aims
Industry Consultancy will equip students with the ability to identify and critically assess challenges and opportunities, develop skills in identifying markets and executing client engagement strategies, fostering the ability to create and implement management and/or entrepreneurial strategies. Candidates will select and apply appropriate analytical and digital tools in preparing their projects, and will integrate relevant financial, legal and organisational procedures.
Academic Summary
An advanced investigation of resource management and human resources in the context of the creative industries – screen and film, games, performing arts, and music – this module examines how to manage people, financial resources, and physical assets in industries where project-based work, freelance labour, and rapid technological changes are common. It integrates resource management practice with the unique demands of creative teams addressing issues like diversity, collaboration and labour rights in highly dynamic environments – and preparing students for leadership positions in creative project management.
Students explore project and resource management in creative production, HR management strategies, and the role of leadership in fostering innovation and creativity. Through case studies and evaluations, they research legislation and practice in the context of national and international contexts. On completion, students will have the knowledge and abilities necessary to manage resources in the creative industries, striking a balance between artistic goals and commercial and legal obligations, with an emphasis on operational effectiveness and legal compliance.
Module Aims
Students will gain knowledge and skills in the practices, principles, theories and technologies associated with human and resource management in the creative industries. Independent study will be encouraged via discussion, research, and activities around relevant issues, such as:
• practical resource management in the creative industries through case studies and evaluations
• skills and technologies used to manage human, financial, and physical resources
• enhanced understanding of legal compliance and risk management
• leadership abilities in managing creative teams
• explore the impact of technology and data on resource management
• local, national, and international perspectives in resource management
• ethical and sustainable practices
• strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
Academic Summary
This module explores the legal frameworks and financial planning that affect working environments in the creative industries across a range of sectors, including screen and film, the performing arts, games, and music.
Students examine established principles governing the sector, whilst recognising the ever-shifting parameters of the contemporary creative industries.
They will interpret copyright and IP legislation, rights licensing, and financial statements; manage legal and financial risks; incorporate social and ethical policy and apply acquired knowledge to an envisioned creative business or career through local, national and international perspectives.
Module Aims
Students will gain insights into the financial principles and legal frameworks that underpin business practices within the creative and cultural sectors. They will build foundational skills in financial planning and risk management applicable to creative individuals and organisations.
They will explore and evaluate regulatory compliance issues that shape and sustain creative businesses and artistic output.
Academic Summary
Ethics and sustainability are increasingly important considerations for the creative industries. They influence how brands, artists, and organisations approach everything from design and production to marketing and audience engagement. Increased public awareness raises levels of expectation regarding an organisation’s stance and performance on social, ethical and environmental issues. The impacts of climate change can disrupt events and transport networks, for example, or poor labour practices or lack of transparency in governance can lead to reputational harm.
Module Aims
This module evaluates the social, cultural, environmental and economic impact of the creative industries in a changing world. It explores its ability to mobilise progressive values via best practice in areas such as public trust, environmental impact and social responsibility.
Students will critically apply ethical principles and sustainable practices in diverse business environments.
They will develop personal responsibility and leadership skills necessary to address ethical dilemmas and promote sustainable business operations within creative industries. Contemporary global and regional perspectives and trends will be a central theme. Using appropriate tools and templates, you will learn how to apply socially responsible values and goals systematically within a diverse sector, demonstrating clear practical outcomes, supported by strong communication and competent colleagues and teams
Academic Summary
This module applies entrepreneurial and business management skills to global markets, identifying contemporary opportunities and challenges related to your chosen discipline.
Students will learn how to research creative and cultural differences, navigate financial systems and legal challenges in a variety of international contexts.
Module Aims
This module will encourage student to develop the skills and strategies necessary to locate and engage with new markets. It will help identify and analyse opportunities and challenges in the following ways:
• researching international markets and global business cultures
• identifying potential business opportunities
• implementing strategies to expand creative practice in new markets
• navigating the challenges and risks of international expansion.
Any questions?
For any questions regarding our courses or if you’d like more information on how to apply to BIMM Music Institute, please contact our Admissions Team on 0344 2 646 666 or email [email protected].
