Henley Business School at the University of Reading, MSc, International Management

Focusing on contemporary concepts and theories relevant to a systems view of international business, this programme enables students to understand the complexities faced by the management of international firms when trying to achieve sustainable performance responsibly.

The programme covers the tangible and less tangible challenges involved in managing global firms or working in international organisations.  It aims to equip students with the necessary conceptual understanding and personal skills to manage a systems view of international firms. It balances an appreciation of the dynamics of the external environment, stakeholders and internal behavioural aspects of organisations. Students appreciate and assess the current ethical complexities involved in managing global organisations, and the factors involved in ethically sensitive decision-making. Students are encouraged to develop strong discursive and presentation skills through class debate and formal presentations.

Why Henley Business School?

• Consistently maintain highest standards: Henley is in top 1% of business schools worldwide to hold accreditation from all three bodies in the UK, Europe and US
• Excellent networking potential : 66,000 Henley alumni in 150 countries
• High calibre students: always oversubscribed, 1,000 ambitious new Masters students join Henley each year
• Award winning campus: beautiful, green, 320 acres, with state of the art facilities
• World-leading faculty: widely published, frequently asked for expert comment by media and to speak at events
• Part of world top 1% ranked university: Reading has a global reputation for its learning experience and employability potential.

Careers and accreditations

This is a broad, generalist degree suitable for students interested in a variety of careers in international or global firms. It also suits those interested in working with or for international institutions or in government-related management roles with a focus on internationalisation, as well as students aiming to become managers or sustainability consultants or analysts with a rounded understanding of the global economy and stakeholders.