Strand Campus
Strand Campus sits along the Thames at London's cultural heart. Alongside world-class teaching spaces, students enjoy access to the pedestrianised Strand Quad, with Somerset House and iconic landmarks just steps away.
Overview
The pace of change in today's world frequently outruns even the most sophisticated organisations. 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. Students come from multiple disciplines, backgrounds and from all over the world, creating a rich and diverse learning environment. You will learn from our outstanding faculty and from practical, hands-on sessions with industry experts.
Key benefits
- Ranked 6th in the UK for Master's in Management and 12th globally for career progress since graduation (Financial Times 2026)
- 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.
- You will take part in IMPACT Week to develop future-ready skills through immersive learning and industry engagement - learn more in Discover more tab.
- Scholarships of up to 50% of tuition fees or £10,000 are available - view details in Discover more tab.
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 (2023)King's Business School alum
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.
Everything you’ll learn at King’s Business School will equip you with the skills, experience and knowledge to realise your full potential.
Our students learn practical, personal, intellectual and transferable skills. Through studying our diverse and comprehensive range of modules, we’ll develop your critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills within an international context.
On top of key skill development, you’ll acquire a comparative understanding of the key systems of management and advanced business strategies, along with the ability to identify the sources of competitive advantages for international companies.
Upon completing the programme, you’ll understand strategic management decision making, and have a deep knowledge of the wider economic, political and cultural environments modern business leaders operate in. You’ll also understand the nature and development of different systems of management and be able the analyse the role, strategy and models of the multinational enterprise.
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Course accreditation
Reviewed, inspected and accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA)
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6th in the UK
The King’s Business School International Management MSc was ranked overall sixth in the UK and 92nd out of the hundred programmes included in the ranking (Financial Times 2026)
12th globally for career progress
International Management MSc was rated especially highly for career progress since graduation (12th globally) in The FT Masters in Management ranking 2026.
29th in the world
Recognised among the world's leading management programmes, International Management is ranked 29th globally in the QS Business Master's Rankings 2026.
33rd for international alumni mobility
Financial Times (2026) also ranked the international mobility of alumni at 33rd globally, with many students working outside both the UK and their home countries, and 42nd for overall satisfaction.
Base campuses
Waterloo Campus
Centrally located and well connected, Waterloo brings together students from health, science and law, just steps from the South Bank. It's also home to the world's #2 nursing school – the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery (QS 2026).