STUDY

Postgraduate

International Master's in Business Administration (IMBA)

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Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N/A
Start date: September and January
Duration: Full-time - one year
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: Bachelors honours degree at least 2:2 or equivalent
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N/A
Start date: September and January
Duration: Full-time - one year
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: Bachelors honours degree at least 2:2 or equivalent

Overview

The International MBA is a comprehensive and dynamic programme tailored for early career professionals. Students will graduate with a deeper understanding of organisational dynamics as well as the skills necessary to effectively and creatively navigate the challenges of the modern, flexible world of business.

The programme's emphasis on developing strategic management skills, along with its incorporation of real-world scenarios through projects and assessments, provides a practical, hands-on approach to learning. The course will be taught by industry experts as well as academics, giving students the opportunity to engage with current management issues and gain insights from both theoretical and practical perspectives.

The University of Suffolk’s modern and innovative approach to postgraduate study promotes critical thinking and advanced analytical skills essential for senior management roles. The blended learning approach, combining traditional classroom learning with online components, is designed to provide students with a well-rounded and flexible educational experience. The programme also encourages students to question generally accepted management and leadership practices in order to produce dynamic graduates ready for the rapidly changing global business environment.

The International MBA goes beyond traditional business education, aiming to produce graduates with a broad skill set and a nuanced understanding of management and leadership in a global context. 

The University of Suffolk is world-class and committed to our region. We are proudly modern and innovative and we believe in transformative education. We are on the rise with a focus on student satisfaction, graduate prospects, spending on academic services and student facilities.

2nd

in the East of England for graduate prospects

The Complete University Guide 2024

6th

in the UK for spend on academic services

The Complete University Guide 2024

3rd

in the UK for Postgraduate Study

WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023

Course Modules

This is a new programme and module content is subject to change as part of the validation process.

Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.

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This module is designed for international postgraduate (PG) business students to provide key elements on their journey to completing their PG studies. The purpose of the module is to gain and apply important study skills with the essential things required for students to complete the level 7 study. The two-week module will allow students to orientate themselves to the academic environment and requirements and appreciate an awareness of academic issues and research, whilst also beginning to develop their own research and study skills.

This module aims to provide students with a broad introduction to managing people effectively across different national contexts through the introduction of key concepts, theories and contemporary practices. It considers the global challenges of developing and implementing effective international people management strategy in multinational organisations. This 
module will explore the crucial role of cross cultural differences and interactions influencing people management practices in international organisations by analysing its impact on people management functions such as resourcing, talent management and development, performance and reward management as well as employment relationship matters from an 
organisational leadership and management perspective. 

This module provides an appreciation of a wide range of financial analysis and information, as these are the key to management decision-making. It also analyses and interprets financial data for internal decision-making. It concentrates on financial reporting, financial reporting standards, analysis and interpretation of financial statements, topics related to 
operational decisions, investment appraisal, and capital market before progressing to basic data analytics tools and techniques. It encourages students to see the informational needs of outside user groups, the nature of the information they are provided with, and how this information can be analysed and interpreted in order to enhance the effectiveness of their decision-making.

This module focuses on the knowledge and skills of the leader to develop services and use innovative methods in practice to enable teams to challenge fundamental assumptions about current and future integrated care delivery. It also explores the key themes, theories and concepts in organisational psychology. It will help you to develop a critical understanding of 
the complex dynamics of team working and the emotional and motivational side of work. The module team will place particular emphasis on the examination of issues and dilemmas in the workplace and the ‘leadership’ problems that are perennially encountered in organisations.

This module will provide students with a practical understanding of how organisations create and sustain desire for brands and then how to design and implement international marketing strategies. To ensure students gain an appreciation of international marketing in action this module will provide students with an understanding of how brands create value for 
customers using contemporary international marketing practice and how contemporary marketing practices in different organisations and sectors achieve marketing objectives. Students will explore both the theoretical background of international marketing concepts as well as their application in today's fast-changing and rapidly growing digital marketing 
landscape.

This module aims to sensitise students to the challenges inherent to change in work life. As the Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, famously quipped, ‘You can never step into the same river twice’. This utterance is widely considered to be the route of the paradox inherent to considerations of change i.e. that change is the only constant. Change is both inevitable and pervasive. So, how, precisely might we as students of business and management go about navigating this paradox? How can we manage – and establish a sense of belonging, security and identity in our staff if our organizations reside not on a firm bedrock, but on ever-shifting sands? Considerations of change become ever-more pertinent in this era of high technology, and especially as our world is now rapidly yielding to the influence of artificial intelligence. Change is examined on this module at individual, group, organization, industry and geopolitical levels.

The purpose of this module is twofold: to examine the use of systematic research approaches to help build understanding of specific business contexts; and to prepare students for the extended project or dissertation as part of their level 7 studies. In this module, students will develop their investigative and analytical skills. They will learn about a range of methods and methodologies for collecting and analysing data and develop their own approach to a research project connected with an area of business or management.

The dissertation demands a high level of individual application and commitment to research. It provides students with an opportunity to identify, reflect on and explore a topic in significant detail. That topic should fall under one or more of the following broader themes: organization, management, work, business. Your research may constitute either a traditional academic project or an applied management report.

Course Modules

This is a new programme and module content is subject to change as part of the validation process.

Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.

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This module is designed for international postgraduate (PG) business students to provide key elements on their journey to completing their PG studies. The purpose of the module is to gain and apply important study skills with the essential things required for students to complete the level 7 study. The two-week module will allow students to orientate themselves to the academic environment and requirements and appreciate an awareness of academic issues and research, whilst also beginning to develop their own research and study skills.

This module aims to provide students with a broad introduction to managing people effectively across different national contexts through the introduction of key concepts, theories and contemporary practices. It considers the global challenges of developing and implementing effective international people management strategy in multinational organisations. This 
module will explore the crucial role of cross cultural differences and interactions influencing people management practices in international organisations by analysing its impact on people management functions such as resourcing, talent management and development, performance and reward management as well as employment relationship matters from an 
organisational leadership and management perspective. 

This module provides an appreciation of a wide range of financial analysis and information, as these are the key to management decision-making. It also analyses and interprets financial data for internal decision-making. It concentrates on financial reporting, financial reporting standards, analysis and interpretation of financial statements, topics related to 
operational decisions, investment appraisal, and capital market before progressing to basic data analytics tools and techniques. It encourages students to see the informational needs of outside user groups, the nature of the information they are provided with, and how this information can be analysed and interpreted in order to enhance the effectiveness of their decision-making.

This module focuses on the knowledge and skills of the leader to develop services and use innovative methods in practice to enable teams to challenge fundamental assumptions about current and future integrated care delivery. It also explores the key themes, theories and concepts in organisational psychology. It will help you to develop a critical understanding of 
the complex dynamics of team working and the emotional and motivational side of work. The module team will place particular emphasis on the examination of issues and dilemmas in the workplace and the ‘leadership’ problems that are perennially encountered in organisations.

This module will provide students with a practical understanding of how organisations create and sustain desire for brands and then how to design and implement international marketing strategies. To ensure students gain an appreciation of international marketing in action this module will provide students with an understanding of how brands create value for 
customers using contemporary international marketing practice and how contemporary marketing practices in different organisations and sectors achieve marketing objectives. Students will explore both the theoretical background of international marketing concepts as well as their application in today's fast-changing and rapidly growing digital marketing 
landscape.

This module aims to sensitise students to the challenges inherent to change in work life. As the Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, famously quipped, ‘You can never step into the same river twice’. This utterance is widely considered to be the route of the paradox inherent to considerations of change i.e. that change is the only constant. Change is both inevitable and pervasive. So, how, precisely might we as students of business and management go about navigating this paradox? How can we manage – and establish a sense of belonging, security and identity in our staff if our organizations reside not on a firm bedrock, but on ever-shifting sands? Considerations of change become ever-more pertinent in this era of high technology, and especially as our world is now rapidly yielding to the influence of artificial intelligence. Change is examined on this module at individual, group, organization, industry and geopolitical levels.

The purpose of this module is twofold: to examine the use of systematic research approaches to help build understanding of specific business contexts; and to prepare students for the extended project or dissertation as part of their level 7 studies. In this module, students will develop their investigative and analytical skills. They will learn about a range of methods and methodologies for collecting and analysing data and develop their own approach to a research project connected with an area of business or management.

The dissertation demands a high level of individual application and commitment to research. It provides students with an opportunity to identify, reflect on and explore a topic in significant detail. That topic should fall under one or more of the following broader themes: organization, management, work, business. Your research may constitute either a traditional academic project or an applied management report.

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WHY SUFFOLK

2nd in the UK for Career Prospects

WUSCA 2024

3rd in the UK for spend on academic services

Complete University Guide 2025

4th in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction

Guardian University Guide 2024

Entry Requirements

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Career Opportunities

An MBA (Master's of Business Administration) can open up a wide range of career opportunities and provide individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in various fields of business. It's important to note that the specific career opportunities and destinations can vary based on individual interests, specialisation within the MBA program, and market trends. Some career paths are listed below:

  • International Business Manager
  • Entrepreneur
  • Strategic Marketing Manager
  • Human Resources Director
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • International Trade Specialist
  • Business Development Manager
  • Market Analyst
  • Corporate Sustainability Manager
  • Leadership and Management Consultant

Your Course Team

Dr Ross Kemble

Ross has been at the University of Suffolk for the past 3 years as the Suffolk Executive MBA (SEMBA) Programme Leader.

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Dr Fran Hyde

Fran joined the University of Suffolk in August 2018 as a Course Leader and Lecturer in Marketing. She is now Associate Professor in Marketing.

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Dr Keith Hotchkiss

Lecturer in Business, Keith was previously a leader and senior manager in the NHS before moving into senior management of a national healthcare charity.

Dr Adetola Adekunle

Adetola is Course Leader for the MSc Strategic People Management programme and Senior Lecturer in Human Resources Management.

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Dr Laura Reeves

Research Associate in Leadership Academy

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Dr Rachel Heathershaw

Rachel is an Associate Professor. After completing her registered nurse training she worked predominantly in acute medicine and rehabilitation.

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Fees and Funding

International Full-time Tuition Fee

£16,497

per year

*Please contact the Student Centre for further details

Further Information

Postgraduate Loans are available for this course, we also offer University of Suffolk Alumni a 25% reduction on fees, find out more below.

Postgraduate Funding Alumni Loyalty Scheme International Students

How to apply

Applying for a postgraduate programme is simple, you can apply using the link below. You can also find out more about what to include on your application and how to contact us for support during the process on the Postgraduate Study link.

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