International Management

Course Overview

This programme is specifically designed for business graduates who wish to pursue an international career or work in organisations that target global markets. The intensive programme equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to operate within the global business environment and the cultural acumen to communicate and negotiate in different cultures and markets.



Is This Course For Me?

The programme is designed for those in their early career who have an undergraduate degree in business or a related discipline. We focus on developing young managers who want to pursue international careers. The international cohort of classmates focuses on learning cutting-edge global business skills and international management theory to operate within the global business environment and the cultural acumen to communicate and negotiate in different cultures and markets. We aim to produce graduates who will become future change-makers and who seek to shape and transform business for good.



Course Structure

This M.Sc. course is 90 credits delivered over one academic year. The taught component comprises modules totalling 60 credits. Students also complete an International Consultancy Project, which accounts for a further 30 credits, to be eligible for consideration for the award of the degree.



Trinity Business School - More than a degree

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We aim to produce graduates who will become future change-makers and who seek to shape and transform business for good.

The programme consists of 9 taught modules (5 core and 4 electives), all assessed through a combination of written examinations, case study projects and continuous coursework. Modules are taught over two terms, Michaelmas term (September to December) and Hilary term (January – April) with the final Trinity term (April-August) being dedicated to your international consultancy project.



Michaelmas Term:

Strategy & Global Business

Ethical Business

International Human Resource Management



Hilary Term

Global Brand Management

Experiences in International Management

(Company Visits, Guest Lectures & International Residency Week)



Trinity Term

International Consultancy Project



Electives



International Digital Marketing

Global Social Entrepreneurship



International Trade & Business

Complete Leadership for Business Performance

Project Management

Global Supply Chain Management

Applied International Strategy

International Sales



Note: Modules offered each academic year are subject to change. The modules listed above and below are the modules and timetable for 2025/26.

Applicants are required to posses a minimum 2.1 Honours degree or international equivalent. They should also have two academic referees (applicants with work experience can instead provide one academic and one professional referee).



Applicants whose first language is not English and were not educated in the language will also need to complete an English competency exam (in line with Trinity's postgraduate English language requirements).

Closing Date: 31 July 2026

The course is assessed based on a combination of assigned coursework, written examination, and a capstone piece of research. Students are offered the opportunity to conduct either a research dissertation or a company based project to apply theory into practice.

1 year full-time

Next Intake: September 2026

Career Opportunities

Our dedicated Careers & Community team is dedicated to supporting our students and alumni in exploring career options, preparing effectively for their next career move, and making informed career decisions that will develop and shape their futures through workshops and tailored individual career sessions.



Specialised in career development, the team can help you to identify suitable career paths and provide tailored advice on how best to achieve your career goals through workshops, one-to-one coaching, and psychometric assessments. They deliver a wide range of career sessions with defined learning outcomes and arrange company and recruitment consultancy presentations, job fairs, and networking events.



This programme is an excellent foundation for an international career working across many industries including technology, consulting, financial services and media. Recent employers include Google, Deloitte, LinkedIn, KPMG, Glanbia and Accenture.