The pace of change in today's world frequently outruns even the most sophisticated organizations. We prepare our students to meet the challenges of this rapidly changing environment. And to do so with a sense of purpose and responsibility. This resonates in our mission to make the world a better place. Our Master's in International Management is for students at the start of their career who share this ambition. Whether you see your future in finance or consultancy; healthcare or civic leadership. This 12-month programme offers a demanding and stimulating course covering global business perspectives. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the different national and cultural contexts in which firms operate while developing your management, analytical and critical thinking skills. creates a rich and diverse learning environment. Students come from multiple disciplines, backgrounds and from all over the world. You will learn from our outstanding faculty and from practical, hands-on sessions with industry experts.

Key benefits

• Located in the heart of London with unparalleled access to research and a range of businesses and business practitioners.
• You will be studying cutting edge modules with practical applications in a range of disciplines taught by staff who are recognised leaders in their fields.
• You will work in a culturally diverse group of peers on a number of personal and professional development activities throughout the year.
• King’s Business School has forged close links with external organisations and guest speakers who will provide you with insights and up-to- the-minute knowledge of the subject area.
• Apply for King's Business School scholarships of up to 50% tuition fees or £10,000 for our full-time postgraduate courses.

“These factors, together with King’s renowned faculty, global reputation, industry links and vibrant student base, made my experience here irreplaceable.”

Nikhail, MSc International Management , King's Business School Student Show more

Course essentials

The International Management MSc offers a demanding and stimulating course, with emphasis placed on providing global capabilities required for business success. You will study International Business Strategy, Accounting and Finance, Comparative Management and Governance, Crafting Entrepreneurial Opportunities, Sustainable Business, Leadership in Context and Research Skills and Business Analytics as well as a range of optional modules. In the second semester you have the opportunity to choose electives from a range of modules and either a Business Research Project (individual or group), a Business Consulting Project (group – competitive entry by application) or a Business Experience Project (requires a self-sourced internship), to reflect your interests.

Base campuses

Strand Campus

Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.

Waterloo Campus

Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties

Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.

Regulating bodies

King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Entry requirements

UK applicants

Standard requirements

A minimum high 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above

If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you also have a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

Programme-Specific Requirements

Undergraduate degree high 2:1 honours (i.e. overall average of at least 65% across all years of study) required in any academic subject.

In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum high 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme.

Please note: Meeting the minimum requirements for your application to be considered does not guarantee an offer as applications for this programme are very competitive.

International applicants

Equivalent International qualifications

Select a countrySelect a country

English language requirements

English language band:

B

To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.

For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.

Selection process

Applications must be made online using King's Apply, the Admissions portal, and a non-refundable application fee of £130 applies.

Due to the large volume of applications, this programme has an additional selection stage for applicants who meet our advertised academic entry requirements.

Selection Stage

Once your application and supporting documentation has been received via King’s Apply Portal, we will evaluate your application, and if selected, you will be invited to participate in a video assessment on the Kira Talent online platform. The assessment will involve recording answers to a number of unseen questions in real time. You will not need additional software for this exercise.

If you are invited to participate in the video assessment, you will be sent details of how to access and use the Kira Talent on-line platform and guidance on how to use it via email. There are no additional application charges.

Please see our Applicant Data Collection Notice here.

Personal statement and supporting information

You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Personal Statement	Yes	A personal statement is required. This can be entered directly into the online application form (maximum 4,000 characters) or uploaded as an attachment to the online application form (maximum 2 pages). Please provide a personal statement that shows how your own interests are linked to the programme. In this statement please describe your academic background, your reasons for applying for this programme and what you hope to gain from it, including any relevant experience, strengths, ambitions or research interests.
Previous Academic Study	Yes	A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
Reference	Yes	One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. In some cases, we may request an additional reference from you.
Writing Sample	No
Other	Optional	Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application.  We do not require a GMAT or GRE score to be provided as part of your application, but a well-balanced score may strengthen your application. For the GMAT Exam (10th Edition) we look for a score of 670+. For the GMAT Exam (Focus Edition) we look for 78% or 615. For the GRE, we look for a score of 324 with 70-75% in verbal reasoning. Please fill in the “Professional and Other Relevant Qualifications” section within the application form, and share your score with King’s College London on the verification site and upload a scan of your results or screenshot of the email confirming your results.

Teaching & structure

Teaching methods - what to expect

We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.

The total contact time for each 15-credit taught module is typically 20-30 hours. These sessions will include lectures, teacher-led and student-led group discussions based on the main areas of study. Each 15-credit taught also module has approximately 120-130 hours of self-guided learning time.

We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.

Assessment

Your performance will be assessed through a combination of different assessment types. While there are some written examinations, the programme emphasises practical coursework of an individual and group nature. You will have plenty of opportunity to work with your peers during the programme and learn strong presentation, interpersonal, teamworking and leadership skills.

The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.

Structure

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits.

Required modules

You'll begin with a series of primers available in July for you to complete before you arrive at King's. These will provide a valuable foundation for your programme and are not assessed. You are required to take:

International Business Strategy (15 credits)

Accounting & Finance (15 credits)

Comparative Management and Governance (15 credits)

Research Skills & Business Analytics (15 credits)

Leadership in Context (15 credits)

Sustainable Business (15 credits)

Crafting Entrepreneurial Opportunities (15 credits)

You are also required to complete one of the following:

Business Research Project (45 credits)

Business Consulting Project (45 credits)

Business Experience Project (45 credits)

Optional modules

In addition, you are required to take 30 credits from a range of optional modules which can vary from year to year, but may typically include:

International Human Resource Management and Employment Relations (15 credits)

Marketing, Interaction and Technology (15 credits)

Financial Management (15 credits)

European Business Context and Corporate Strategies (15 credits)

Strategy and Business Model Innovation (15 credits)

Family Business (15 credits)

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.

Careers

Employability

As a Business School student you not only have full access to all the award winning events and resources from our central team King’s Careers and Employability service but a bespoke service curated especially for you by our dedicated careers team.

• Develop greater self-awareness of strengths, interests and values. Increase confidence in presenting yours authentic self to employers and making career decisions that work for you.

• Gain insight, make connections and uncover opportunities through our campus events and connections with world- leading organisations, alumni, thought leaders and investors.

• Sharpen your application skills for internships, placements, graduate schemes and jobs using cutting edge technology combined with personalised expert feedback and specialised workshops.

• Build an impressive portfolio of work relevant domain knowledge, leadership, workplace digital or technical skills through employer and professional programmes and micro-certifications.

• Apply and hone your skills in a real world context. Access a world-class range of internships, placements, start-up incubators, leadership initiatives and focused diversity and inclusion opportunities.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

UK:

Full time: £31,600 per year (2025/26)

International:

Full time: £37,800 per year (2025/26)

These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.

Deposit

If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment.

The Home deposit is £500. The International deposit is £2000.

• If you receive an offer before January, payment is due within two months of receiving the offer.
• If you receive an offer between 1 January and 20 May, payment is due within one month of receiving the offer.
• If you receive an offer between 21 May and 15 July, payment is due within two weeks of receiving the offer.
• If you receive an offer between 16 July and 10 August, payment is due within one week of receiving the offer.
• If you receive an offer from 11 August onwards, payment is due within three days of receiving the offer.

If you are a current undergraduate King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary this academic year, you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.

Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

• Books if you choose to buy your own copies 
• Clothing for course related events and competitions, including business attire
• Library fees and fines 
• Personal photocopies 
• Printing course handouts 
• Society membership fees 
• Stationery 
• Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses 
• Graduation costs

Funding

To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.

• Course essentials
• Entry requirements
• Teaching & structure
• Careers
• Fees & Funding

The International Management MSc offers a demanding and stimulating course, with emphasis placed on providing global capabilities required for business success. You will study International Business Strategy, Accounting and Finance, Comparative Management and Governance, Crafting Entrepreneurial Opportunities, Sustainable Business, Leadership in Context and Research Skills and Business Analytics as well as a range of optional modules. In the second semester you have the opportunity to choose electives from a range of modules and either a Business Research Project (individual or group), a Business Consulting Project (group – competitive entry by application) or a Business Experience Project (requires a self-sourced internship), to reflect your interests.

Base campuses

Strand Campus

Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.

Waterloo Campus

Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties

Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.

Regulating bodies

King's is regulated by the Office for Students

UK applicants

Standard requirements

A minimum high 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above

If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you also have a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

Programme-Specific Requirements

Undergraduate degree high 2:1 honours (i.e. overall average of at least 65% across all years of study) required in any academic subject.

In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum high 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme.

Please note: Meeting the minimum requirements for your application to be considered does not guarantee an offer as applications for this programme are very competitive.

International applicants

Equivalent International qualifications

Select a countrySelect a country

English language requirements

English language band:

B

To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.

For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.

Selection process

Applications must be made online using King's Apply, the Admissions portal, and a non-refundable application fee of £130 applies.

Due to the large volume of applications, this programme has an additional selection stage for applicants who meet our advertised academic entry requirements.

Selection Stage

Once your application and supporting documentation has been received via King’s Apply Portal, we will evaluate your application, and if selected, you will be invited to participate in a video assessment on the Kira Talent online platform. The assessment will involve recording answers to a number of unseen questions in real time. You will not need additional software for this exercise.

If you are invited to participate in the video assessment, you will be sent details of how to access and use the Kira Talent on-line platform and guidance on how to use it via email. There are no additional application charges.

Please see our Applicant Data Collection Notice here.

Personal statement and supporting information

You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Personal Statement	Yes	A personal statement is required. This can be entered directly into the online application form (maximum 4,000 characters) or uploaded as an attachment to the online application form (maximum 2 pages). Please provide a personal statement that shows how your own interests are linked to the programme. In this statement please describe your academic background, your reasons for applying for this programme and what you hope to gain from it, including any relevant experience, strengths, ambitions or research interests.
Previous Academic Study	Yes	A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
Reference	Yes	One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. In some cases, we may request an additional reference from you.
Writing Sample	No
Other	Optional	Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application.  We do not require a GMAT or GRE score to be provided as part of your application, but a well-balanced score may strengthen your application. For the GMAT Exam (10th Edition) we look for a score of 670+. For the GMAT Exam (Focus Edition) we look for 78% or 615. For the GRE, we look for a score of 324 with 70-75% in verbal reasoning. Please fill in the “Professional and Other Relevant Qualifications” section within the application form, and share your score with King’s College London on the verification site and upload a scan of your results or screenshot of the email confirming your results.

Teaching methods - what to expect

We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.

The total contact time for each 15-credit taught module is typically 20-30 hours. These sessions will include lectures, teacher-led and student-led group discussions based on the main areas of study. Each 15-credit taught also module has approximately 120-130 hours of self-guided learning time.

We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.

Assessment

Your performance will be assessed through a combination of different assessment types. While there are some written examinations, the programme emphasises practical coursework of an individual and group nature. You will have plenty of opportunity to work with your peers during the programme and learn strong presentation, interpersonal, teamworking and leadership skills.

The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.

Structure

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits.

Required modules

You'll begin with a series of primers available in July for you to complete before you arrive at King's. These will provide a valuable foundation for your programme and are not assessed. You are required to take:

International Business Strategy (15 credits)

Accounting & Finance (15 credits)

Comparative Management and Governance (15 credits)

Research Skills & Business Analytics (15 credits)

Leadership in Context (15 credits)

Sustainable Business (15 credits)

Crafting Entrepreneurial Opportunities (15 credits)

You are also required to complete one of the following:

Business Research Project (45 credits)

Business Consulting Project (45 credits)

Business Experience Project (45 credits)

Optional modules

In addition, you are required to take 30 credits from a range of optional modules which can vary from year to year, but may typically include:

International Human Resource Management and Employment Relations (15 credits)

Marketing, Interaction and Technology (15 credits)

Financial Management (15 credits)

European Business Context and Corporate Strategies (15 credits)

Strategy and Business Model Innovation (15 credits)

Family Business (15 credits)

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.

Employability

As a Business School student you not only have full access to all the award winning events and resources from our central team King’s Careers and Employability service but a bespoke service curated especially for you by our dedicated careers team.

• Develop greater self-awareness of strengths, interests and values. Increase confidence in presenting yours authentic self to employers and making career decisions that work for you.

• Gain insight, make connections and uncover opportunities through our campus events and connections with world- leading organisations, alumni, thought leaders and investors.

• Sharpen your application skills for internships, placements, graduate schemes and jobs using cutting edge technology combined with personalised expert feedback and specialised workshops.

• Build an impressive portfolio of work relevant domain knowledge, leadership, workplace digital or technical skills through employer and professional programmes and micro-certifications.

• Apply and hone your skills in a real world context. Access a world-class range of internships, placements, start-up incubators, leadership initiatives and focused diversity and inclusion opportunities.

Tuition Fees

UK:

Full time: £31,600 per year (2025/26)

International:

Full time: £37,800 per year (2025/26)

These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.

Deposit

If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment.

The Home deposit is £500. The International deposit is £2000.

• If you receive an offer before January, payment is due within two months of receiving the offer.
• If you receive an offer between 1 January and 20 May, payment is due within one month of receiving the offer.
• If you receive an offer between 21 May and 15 July, payment is due within two weeks of receiving the offer.
• If you receive an offer between 16 July and 10 August, payment is due within one week of receiving the offer.
• If you receive an offer from 11 August onwards, payment is due within three days of receiving the offer.

If you are a current undergraduate King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary this academic year, you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.

Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

• Books if you choose to buy your own copies 
• Clothing for course related events and competitions, including business attire
• Library fees and fines 
• Personal photocopies 
• Printing course handouts 
• Society membership fees 
• Stationery 
• Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses 
• Graduation costs

Funding

To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.

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