International Business with Economics
Develop a comprehensive understanding of global business and economics to take your career to the next level with our Masters degree in Cambridge.
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Whether or not you have prior working experience in economics, international trade and business, this course will help you to excel in an international trade and business context. You’ll draw on analysis of global political economy, organisational studies, international marketing and brand management and management of finance.
Learn to conduct international market research, to undertake risk analysis, utilise web and social media to heighten the effectiveness of the marketing tools in the global marketplace and reflect critically on strategic and organisational issues. You’ll also learn how to apply economic theory in the management decision process.
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Explore international trade and business challenges and issues
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Further your existing career or gain new areas of expertise
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Gain insights into international marketing and brand management, and financial decision-making
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Learn the theory and practice of economics
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Studying MSc International Business with Economics can open many doors, in the UK and globally.
Whether you’re interested in brand management, marketing, international trade or economics, the opportunities are endless in an ever-evolving global market.
There’s the option to study with us for two years, and gain valuable experience in Year 2, with a choice of professional experience modules.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with a research programme at ARU, such as our Business PhD - School of Economics, Finance and Law. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.
Teaching and modules
You’ll study core modules that range from principles of economics through to contemporary issues in international management.
You’ll appraise management issues including developing international lenses of reference; delve into international marketing, brand management and financial decision making and consider a conceptual and analytical framework for organisations operating in capital, financial and operational markets.
Your Postgraduate Major Project is a chance to explore a specific subject in depth. You’ll be supervised by a member of academic staff, receiving support so you can work independently, conduct research, and produce a coherent solution to the problem(s) you identified.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Contemporary Issues in International Management
- International Trade Policy
- Finance for Decision Making (15 credits)
- International Marketing and Brand Management
- Principles of Economics
- Into ARU
- Postgraduate Major Project *
- Postgraduate Work Placement Major Project *
You can choose to study with us over two years (full-time), and take Professional Experience modules in Year 2, with a Preparation for Professional Experience module in Year 1.
- Preparation for Professional Experience
- Professional Project *
- Professional Project 2 *
- Professional Work Placement *
- Professional Work Experience *
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Dr Emily MaceDeputy Head of School (Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Tourism)
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Dr Evans Akwasi GyasiDeputy Head of School
Facilities
Enjoy a range of facilities designed to support your studies and career development.
These include extensive library and IT resources, and careers support through our Employability Service. After you graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
You can also access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.