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International Business and Economic Development

University of Kent
Information last verified April 2026
Tuition GBP 16,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline Jul, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Canterbury, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The International Business and Economic Development at University of Kent is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the International Business and Economic Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 16,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Canterbury, Belgium

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Business and Economic Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Strategy
  2. Business in an International Perspective
  3. Research Methods
  4. Economic Principles
  5. Quantitative Methods for Economists
  6. Managing the Multinational Enterprise
  7. Corporate Responsibility and Globalisation
  8. Dissertation in International Business

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

A good first degree (good second class honours or equivalent) in Business, Marketing, Management, or\xc2\xa0a\xc2\xa0sciences or social sciences subject, plus\xc2\xa0evidence of a good quantitative background (eg a pre-University school qualification in Maths).

This programme is not intended for students with a\xc2\xa0single or joint economics degree.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, and professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications.\xc2\xa0

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 16,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Kent directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.