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Exemplar program profiles | Hinrich Foundation Guide to Master’s in International Business and Trade

University of Exeter

MSc International Business
Exeter, United Kingdom
Full-Time | In-Person
September
12 months
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With a strong emphasis on practical learning, research skills development and global perspectives, the MSc International Business program at the University of Exeter Business School is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and networks needed to thrive in international business roles.

Its curriculum combines core modules covering essential topics such as international management and finance with a diverse range of electives, allowing students to tailor their studies to their career aspirations.

Evaluation criteria

The Hinrich Foundation Guide is informed by input from an advisory panel of academics and business leaders who have highlighted six key trade course content areas and eight program attributes necessary for a quality master's-level trade education.

Trade course content

Trade course content is critical to a quality master's education that will prepare you for success in your international business and trade career.

Based on publicly available information, this program makes available the following trade content areas:

Cross-border trade
Cross-border trade finance & accounting
Cross-border trade policy
Cross-border leadership & soft skills
Cross-border logistics & suppy chain management
Future skills for cross-border trade

Trade program attributes

Trade program attributes reflected in the Hinrich Foundation Guide highlight the critical importance of how subjects are taught and by whom.

Based on publicly available information, this program reflects the following trade program attributes:

Industry engagement
Employer recruiting
Practioner professors
Employer satisfaction
Leading research
Graduate outcomes
Career services
Success in leadership development

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Key highlights

World-class education

The University of Exeter is recognized internationally excellent as a world-leader for its quality research. Teaching and learning in this program are informed by cutting-edge research and enhanced with practical experiences such as field trips and project work.

International experience

Students enrolled in this program can elect for the double degree track, where they spend the first year at University of Exeter Business School and the second year at Grenoble Ecole de Management in France. Students will graduate with two master’s degrees conferred by the two schools.

During their study, students are also offered more than 20 short-term exchange opportunities where they can attend summer school, participate in company visits and cultural classes. The list of available exchange institutions includes business schools and leading universities across Europe, Asia and Latin America. 

Practical skills development

Students are given the option to develop their own business plan in place of a conventional dissertation focused on academic research, allowing them to apply their learning to a real-world pportunity and build a portfolio to showcase to potential employers.

Strong employment outcomes

The interdisciplinary nature of the program and comprehensive suite of career services offered by the school help to launch graduates on paths to career success. Alumni often hold senior positions in international business development, marketing, strategy, procurement, business analytics and human resources.

More Information

The University of Exeter's MSc International Business program program page is here

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