International MBA

The international business environment is rapidly changing, and a different market reality is emerging. As a student of today and manager of the future, you need to adapt and adopt flexible patterns of thinking and behaviour to succeed as global manager of tomorrow. The International Masters in Business Administration (IMBA) has been designed with this in mind, as it explores in detail the nature and implications of the changes in the business environment and provides you with the skills and mindset that will allow you to operate effectively within such an unstable and unpredictable environment. You’ll also be taught to successfully lead the organisations of the future, regardless of sector or country. What's covered in this course The course is designed to meet the needs of contemporary international businesses and blends academic excellence and professional skills, equipping you with marketable skills to operate and excel at strategic level across different sectors and in different countries. The course has a strong emphasis on employability and enhancing employability skills and will help you develop general communication and inter-personal skills. You will emerge from our International MBA with well-developed powers of analysis, clear perspectives on strategy and strategic thinking, creative problem solving, an entrepreneurial mindset and highly effective communication and research skills - all of which are demanded by employers around the world.

Applicants are normally expected to have one of the following:A minimum of a 2.2 honours degree, or equivalent, in any subject. Third Class Honours or Ordinary degrees may be considered on a case-by-case basis.A professional qualification at graduate level in an appropriate field of study.A Pre-Master's programme approved by Birmingham City University.While work experience would be an added advantage, no prior work experience is required to be eligible for entry into the International MBA programme.