MSc International Business Management (Strategy & Leadership)

The Royal Holloway International Business Management (Strategy & Leadership) MSc is a rigorous - and rewarding course aimed at ambitious and self-motivated individuals at the outset of their professional working life. It is ideal if you wish to pursue a postgraduate degree in general management with an international orientation and will prepare you to enter the globalised world of work on a competitive footing as a contemporary leader and strategist, maximising your potential and widening your choices.

On graduating you will have a comprehensive and integrated knowledge and understanding of organisations, their management, approach to leadership and the environment in which they operate. As part of this, you will have examined accounting and finance from a manager's point of view and evaluated the impact of internal and external factors on the kinds of human resource strategies drawn up by international organisations. The course will provide an understanding of how international marketing fits into the organisation and running of a company or multi-company corporation. There is also the option to participate in a field study trip, involving visits to a range of companies in a different country and an examination of how businesses operate at an international level. Read more about the 2023 trip to Lisbon here.

Studying in the School of Business and Management you will join an intellectually stimulating, friendly and supportive research environment and, through working closely with our expert and experienced academic staff, you will be in a position to realise your full potential.

• Study an integrated conversion course with a specific focus on strategy and leadership – particularly relevant if you did not study management as part of your undergraduate degree.
• Learn and develop the knowledge and skills needed by future business leaders, to strategically find solutions to overcome challenges in international business
• Discover the role of modern-day business leaders in creating and maintaining a sustainable future for international business management
• Enhance your professional development through key professional skills integrated into the course content
• Develop the skills to learn how to interpret information to then implement it strategically to improve business performance.

Read more about our course on our website.

From time to time, we make changes to our courses to improve the student and learning experience. If we make a significant change to your chosen course, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Course structure

Core Modules

• Economics, Finance and Accounting
• Strategy and Ethics in International Business Management
• People & Organisation
• Digital Business and Marketing
• Professional Business and Applied Research Skills
• Marketing Communications
• Academic Integrity

Optional Modules

There are a number of optional course modules available during your degree studies. The following is a selection of optional course modules that are likely to be available. Please note that although the College will keep changes to a minimum, new modules may be offered or existing modules may be withdrawn, for example, in response to a change in staff. Applicants will be informed if any significant changes need to be made.

• International Business Study Field Trip
• Independent Business Project (Strategy & Leadership)
  • Read more about the 2023 trip to Lisbon here.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching methods include a combination of digital learning resources, lectures, workshops, coursework assignments, supervised individual project, and guided independent learning. A variety of formative and summative assessments will be used, including coursework, presentations, quizzes, essays, reports, digital portfolio and an independent project.

All course information above was updated Autumn 2023 and all information was correct at that time. Please make sure you check our website course page or contact us directly for the very latest information if you are considering an application.

On graduating you will have a comprehensive and integrated knowledge and understanding of organisations, their management, approach to leadership and the environment in which they operate. As part of this, you will have examined accounting and finance from a manager's point of view and evaluated the impact of internal and external factors on the kinds of human resource strategies drawn up by international organisations. The course will provide an understanding of how international marketing fits into the organisation and running of a company or multi-company corporation.

Your future career

On graduating with an MSc in International Business Management (Strategy & Leadership) from Royal Holloway, you will be in a position to take a variety of different career paths. You may choose to combine this qualification with your first degree studies to indicate a market sector or a functional specialism. Important skills are gained for those entering fields such as finance, accountancy and regulatory bodies; we also recognise the role of family and closely held business enterprises for some.

Graduates have entered many different international management-related areas, including:

• Senior Associate at Bank of China International
• Reporter at Xinhua News Agency
• Senior Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Finance Officer at Ealing Borough Council
• Relationship Manager Investments at Barclays Bank

This course is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). This means your qualification is recognised in the industry, giving you a competitive edge when applying for jobs