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Why study international business?

International business is an expanding academic field and the job prospects of its graduates are exciting and varied. Discover how you can play a role in the ever-changing global economic landscape

China, Japan and India's economies are among the world's strongest five, reflecting the fact that the majority of gross domestic product (GDP) is now generated outside of the USA and Europe. Understanding international business operations is therefore increasingly important for today's business graduates and that's where postgraduate qualifications in this area come in.

International business programmes give students an understanding of the different business management practices found all over the world and prepares them for graduate careers abroad or in organisations that are engaged in business on a global scale.

Why choose international business?

Studying international business allows students to appreciate how globalization has brought about an increasing 'connectedness' of businesses, markets, people and information across countries.

To be successful in business, students need to develop a global mind set, which provides them with the necessary skills to evaluate and manage challenges and opportunities in an increasingly complex global environment.

The skills that you develop on a course of this nature are highly sought after by employers, head of the International Business Subject Development, there exists a buoyant current and future labour market demand for international business postgraduates. This demand translates into varied job opportunities in a range of settings.