International Marketing MSc

Overview

It’s an exciting time in the marketing industry. But things are moving quickly and you need the latest thinking to keep up. Our research-led teaching will help you develop your knowledge of cutting-edge marketing theory. We’ll show you how to put that into practice in real industry situations. No matter what you studied at undergraduate level, if you’ve got the drive to succeed in marketing, we want to help you make it happen.

Course detail

Our MSc in International Marketing is designed to equip you with the knowledge & skills to progress to a range of marketing careers across different sectors. Develop all the skills you’ll need for a career in international marketing. We’ll provide crucial insights into the industry – as well as the means to apply this knowledge to real scenarios. Through computer simulation, exercises, experiments, and lectures you’ll learn how to think strategically and make critical decisions. You’ll explore a wide range of subjects, including international marketing, marketing theory and practice, marketing strategy and planning, and consumer behaviour. You can also develop your own specialism by choosing optional modules in areas that interest you. Your dissertation will be the final test of your research skills. You’ll choose a subject and explore it in-depth, using all the knowledge you’ve gained throughout the course.

Teaching and assessment

We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the programme. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study. The primary method of assessment for this course is a combination of written examinations, coursework, individual or group projects, presentations, case studies and multiple-choice tests. For some modules you will be assessed on your participation and this includes attendance, and there may also be weekly tasks that are set on KEATS.

Career prospects

Graduates have gained a range of marketing related posts (eg product manager to market researcher) in organisations varying from multi-national corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises.