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University of Stirling: International Business

Institution University of Stirling View institution profile
Department Stirling Business School - Marketing, People and Entrepreneurship
Web www.stir.ac.uk
Email postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk
Telephone 01786 466655
Study type Taught

Summary

The world is more connected than ever. Business needs a global perspective to succeed. It needs graduates who understand the globalisation of markets (source: Prospects 2024).  \ Graduates with the skills developed through international business courses are in high demand. Skills shortages are affecting 62% of UK organisations and 56% in Scotland (source: British Chambers of Commerce 2024). \ Our MSc International Business will give you the expertise needed in the global business world. You’ll understand currencies and how to trade across trade blocs.\ Practical experience for global success\ You'll learn the latest analytical and strategic tools needed for international business environments. We will give you the problem-solving and critical-thinking skills needed to operate globally. You’ll work on practical assignments including creating a new business idea, business plan and growth strategy.\ You will undertake consultancy-style projects, which will include real-life case studies and opportunities to work with a business. There are opportunities to participate in PAGODA internships - either in companies in Spain or Vietnam, or online.\ Your project work will build-up the practical skills needed for future career roles. You'll create a global digitalisation plan to understand how technology influences international contemporary businesses.\ Learn about different international environments\ Operating in a global environment can be complex. Anyone involved in international business has to understand different cultures and business practices. We make sure you'll have the right strategies for working across trading borders. You'll also understand how different cultures and approaches shape business diversity.\ From global companies to start-ups and family business\ The Masters in International Business covers core subjects including strategy, digitalisation, and entrepreneurship. We also emphasise key ethical and environmental issues.\ Gain knowledge and skills on how to manage business activities such as:

  • marketing

  • geo-politics

  • internationalisation and growth

  • human resource management

  • strategy

You will study international regulatory frameworks and learn exemplar business practices.\ We are AACSB accredited\ The University of Stirling is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB International is the world's largest global standard-setting body for business education. Only 6% of the world’s leading business schools achieve this accreditation. This recognises our excellence in business education and societal impact.

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The University of Stirling is an international university committed to helping students Be the Difference in the world. Based in the heart of Scotland, Stirling is a place where ability – not background – is valued, and teaching, employability and facilities are all rated five-star (QS Stars University Ratings 2024).

That’s just part of the reason Stirling was shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024, rated top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024) and number one in the UK for campus environment (The International Student Barometer …

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