Program Overview
The International Business and Entrepreneurship at University of Essex 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 Entrepreneurship programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Business and Entrepreneurship programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- International Business and Strategy
- International Business Plan (optional)
- Managerial Economics
- Global Supply Chain and Operations Management
- Research Methods
- The International Business Environment
- Theories and Practice of Entrepreneurship
- Global Project and Product Development (optional)
- International Human Resource Management (optional)
- tailor your degree to your career goals with our wide range of optional modules
- our teaching combines group working, applied projects and guest practitioner lectures
- our courses focus on practical applications and links with industry
- hear from cutting-edge researchers in our open seminar series
- research is embedded into our curriculum, so you graduate ready to tackle current entrepreneurial issues
- Regular assessment is by coursework, presentations, case studies, group work, tests and examinations
- You submit a 15,000 word dissertation or an international business plan
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A 1st, 2:1 or good 2:2 degree, or equivalent, in any discipline.
- If English isnt your first language, we require IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Essex 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.
About University of Essex
University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
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- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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