School of Finance and Management
MSc International Business (Online, Sep 2026)
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Key information
Key information
- Duration
- 2 years (accelerated) or 3 years
- Start of programme
- September 2026 or January 2027
- Attendance mode
- Part time
- Fees
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MSc: £12,000
PGDip: £8,000
PGCert: £4,000
Course overview
The MSc International Business prepares students to thrive in the fast-moving world of global enterprise.
The programme explores how multinational firms compete and grow across political, economic and cultural boundaries, shaped by digital transformation, sustainability pressures and geopolitical change. Core modules develop expertise in global strategy, cross-cultural leadership and international financial decision-making, equipping you to manage people, risk and value across borders.
With a strong focus on applied learning, you will tackle real-world case studies, build advanced analytical and research skills, and integrate strategy, finance and leadership to solve complex global business challenges.
Studying at SOAS
We're ranked 42nd in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Complete University Guide 2025) and the School of Finance and Management is 2nd in the UK for research impact (REF 2021). Gain a unique global perspective from a world-renowned university based in the heart of London.
Study Tours
All postgraduate students can take part in our Study Tours and explore the world’s most dynamic regions. Destinations include New Delhi, Lahore, Seoul, Luang Prabang, Almaty, Bishkek, Kigali, Johannesburg, and Doha. For more information, see our Study Tours page.
Structure
Full module information coming soon.
You can study this programme as an:
- MSc: six modules
- Postgraduate Diploma: four modules
- Postgraduate Certificate: two modules
Teaching and learning
Each module is 14 weeks long and represents 300 hours of learning: 100 hours of assessment preparation and 200 hours of directed and self-directed learning with extensive teacher contact throughout.
Assessment
Instead of exams, we use a range of assessment methods designed to reflect different learning styles and develop real-world employability skills, giving you a real opportunity to demonstrate what you’ve learned.
You’ll be evaluated through a mix of innovative practical projects, like applied research and strategy projects examining real-world businesses; participation activities such as a group financial strategy report; and reflective long-form written work.
Employment
We know you’re choosing this programme to advance your career and make a real difference in the world – that’s why we embed employability in every module.
Teaching and assessments are designed to develop a range of skills valued by employers. This includes strategic planning and decision-making, written communication, research, analytical and critical thinking, and the ability to synthesis and evaluate information.
That's why recent graduates from the School of Finance and Management have been hired by HM Treasury, the Council of Europe, the World Food Programme, and Deloitte.
