International Business Management

Overview

This exciting Master's Degree Course prepares graduates for a business management career in an international setting.



The MSc in International Business Management develops the students' functional skills in a range of component business disciplines in a dynamic learning environment.



Why Study International Business at Griffith College?

Our MSc programme in International Business Management is available on a full and part-time basis and prepares graduates by providing an educational experience which is strongly vocational, academically rigorous and intellectually challenging.

• Students will develop the skills and knowledge to specialise in key business industries within International Business and learn how to operate a business across borders.

• Explore business trends, management practices and techniques.

• Access to an extensive business network through lecturers, guest speakers and alumni.

• Students have the opportunity to learn by doing, with group assignments across a range of real life case studies.

• A highly practical learning approach taught by a Graduate Business School lecturing team with outstanding industry experience.



Course Highlights

• International Diversity

• Practical Industry Links

• Competitive Pricing

• Flexible Study Modes

• Student Focused Teaching Groups

• Accreditation of Prior Learning Experience (APL/APEL)

Upon successful completion of the taught modules, MSc learners complete a dissertation with a credit volume of 30 ECTS.



Core Subjects

• Managerial Finance

• International Strategy

• Research Methods

• Strategic Human Resource Management

• Global Marketing

• Leadership and Management Development

• International Business Modules

• Responsible Business Management

• Entrepreneurial Innovation

• Managerial Economics



Elective Modules

• Digital Business

• Regional Analysis

• Strategic Procurement and Supply Management

• Global Marketing Methods and Mindsets

Applicants must normally hold an approved honours degree in the field of business or management or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary/professional institution. Honours graduates who do not have sufficient business knowledge may be accepted onto the programme after the completion of an acceptable foundation programme. Students with or without relevant business management experience are welcome to apply.



English Language Proficiency

All applicants for whom English is not their native language must provide proof of English language proficiency to a standard of at least 6.5 in IELTS, 575 TOEFL or equivalent.



Griffith College is now accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency.



Accreditation of Prior Learning and Prior Experience (APL/APEL)

The Graduate Business School welcomes applications from those with prior academic and/or professional learning experience which may be relevant to the MSc in International Business Management programme. Applicants who wish for their prior academic and/ or professional learning experience to be considered are requested to indicate this at the time of application and we will be happy to examine all of the relevant documentation accordingly.

Once we receive your application a member of our admissions team will be in contact with you to outline the documents required to process your application.

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.

Intake Dates: Dublin - Full-Time - February 2025 | September 2025

Academic Progression

If you are a graduate of the MSc in International Business from Griffith College, it is possible to retain this qualification as well as receive an MBA in International Business award on successful completion from Griffith College.



Career Progression

Through the MSc in International Business Management you will have gained valuable professional experience, built a strong foundation of communication and presentation skills, and covered a diverse range of topics.



There is a wide range of career options for our graduates including:

• International Accountant

• Customs Compliance Specialist

• International Economist

• Management Analyst

• International Banking

• Business Development Executive

• International Marketing Director

• International Sales Assistant

• Business Analyst

• Product Manager