
MSc International Management
One year
Applications will be processed on a rolling basis
£37,300
London, UK
Where global business meets responsible leadership
A world-class, highly practical, and academically demanding programme, our MSc International Management offers an in-depth exploration of business and management from a global perspective, meeting the needs of a fast-evolving and increasingly interconnected world. You will build upon your existing foundation in business, developing strong leadership skills and mastering advanced topics that closely align with careers in the consulting and corporate finance sectors.
We put your skills to the test with international opportunities including Leadership in Action, which includes a real-life impact consulting project, where you will experience how socioeconomic and cultural differences affect business operations in another country. This is just one of the ways this programme will help you build meaningful connections with your peers and embrace new perspectives. All of this, combined with world-class faculty, industry links, and experienced career consultants will help you become a more responsible, resilient, and influential business leader of tomorrow.

Study your MSc International Management at a world-leading university in London

Leadership development
Throughout our MSc International Management programme, you will develop an authentic leadership style, gaining the confidence and skills needed to influence those around you and create lasting impact for business and society.

Global business mindset
Due to the globalisation of business, it is essential that future business leaders possess an international outlook to take different cultures, traditions and practices into consideration when making business decisions that may have a wider impact.

Sector relevance
Our curriculum is aligned to students achieving successful career outcomes in sectors including consulting, management or entrepreneurship with specially designed modules informed by faculty to prepare students for their next role.

London location
Imperial College Business School is ideally located within one of the world’s most sought-after cities. London is known for its rich culture, wide array of entertainment options and global influence within the financial and business sectors, making this an unbeatable location for your studies. Home to many respected financial institutions, consultancy firms and tech companies, London also boasts a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Programme content
Our MSc International Management is a challenging programme, helping you develop both professionally and personally. At Imperial College Business School, we adopt a holistic approach to business education, transforming students into well-rounded, introspective, and considerate leaders.
Please note, programme content is subject to change. Candidates that fail to successfully complete this degree are not entitled to a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma.
Online pre-study modules
Before the programme begins you will be expected to complete online pre-study modules which are delivered via The Hub, our bespoke virtual learning environment. These include primers in key areas including accounting, maths, data analysis, finance, careers, study skills and plagiarism awareness. These modules do not contribute to the calculation of the final award but are designed to provide students with a common base of knowledge before starting the programme.
Induction week
Your MSc International Management induction will be spent at our vibrant South Kensington campus in London. You will be invited to a welcome event where you can meet and network with your fellow students, distinguished faculty and dedicated programme staff, forging new connections and getting a taste of life at Imperial.
Applied Corporate Finance
This module covers corporate financial decision-making at an advanced level. It provides an overview of corporate investment policy and company valuation, financing decisions and capital structure, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, external financing at different stages of a firm’s life cycle, and recent phenomena in corporate financial innovation.
Competitive and Corporate Strategy
The central question of strategic management is how to enhance the performance of the firm. This module will explore a variety of issues that confront managers as they strive to enhance the performance of their firms. Some issues include: defining what the firm does, who the relevant competitors are, how the firm can try to gain an edge over its competitors, and whether and how the firm can try to retain that edge over time. To do so, you will examine both business-level and corporate strategy topics, including industry analysis, analysis of a firm’s competitive advantages, diversification, and international expansion.
Decision Analytics
This module introduces you to the art of modelling, analysis and interpretation of data and optimization using Excel. Emphasis is on practical applications and intuition and understanding. The module will also serve as an introduction to a number of business models and problems that will be covered in later courses in depth.
Economics
The aim of this module is to show you how to systematically model firms’ behaviours and their effects and to demonstrate the evidence available on a range of topics. This area of economics, often referred to as industrial economics, makes heavy use of game theory. The module will present examples of the way in which globalisation and the rise of intangible investments (software and intellectual property) are changing the environment for firms, and how they are responding.
Financial Management
This module aims to contribute to the development of your managerial potential by providing you with a solid foundation in accounting and finance. The module will equip you with the techniques of financial and management accounting as well as the foundation of financial theory needed to support management evaluation, financial decision-making, and investment practice. As no business operates in isolation from the financial markets, the module will cover the key principles of accounting, corporate finance, financial markets, and the interaction between them.
Innovation and Technology Strategy
This module introduces you to how companies can manage the innovation process and make strategic decisions on how to commercialise a new technology-based product and in which technology to invest. Drawing on the experiences of leading innovators, this module aims to equip students with the skills and tools to organise and shape the innovation process within modern organisations.
Organisational Behaviour
The focus of this module is on developing your understanding of people and teams within modern organisations and the theoretical foundations you will need to contribute effectively to them.
Product and Brand Management
This module introduces you to product and brand management for market-driven organisations. The module takes a strategic perspective to develop a deep understanding of how marketing principles guide the creation of new products and brands, their launch into the market, the positioning of products and brands, and the management across their life-cycle.
Finance
Risk Management for Corporate and Financial Institutions
Advanced Financial and Sustainability Reporting
Venture Capital and Growth Finance
Mergers and Acquisitions
Python for Finance
Private Equity (online)
Sustainable Finance
CleanTech Investment
Marketing
Market Research (online)
Marketing Analytics (online)
Emerging Technologies in Marketing
Digital Marketing
Consumer Behaviour
Sustainable Marketing
Strategy and Innovation
Global Strategy
Sustainability and Competitive Advantage
Strategy and Innovation in Digital Business
Leading Social Innovation
Geopolitics
Management, Strategy and Innovation in FinTech
Creating Stakeholder Value through Acquisitions and Partnerships
Shaping Frontier Markets
Energy Business
Design Thinking for Innovation
Climate Change and Business Strategy
Digital Transformation: Leading Real-World Change
Digital Business Model Design
Entrepreneurial SMART Camp
Corporate Leadership and Governance
Management and Operations
Strategic Sales Management
Negotiating through Differences
Project Management
Family Business
Operations Management (online)
Management of Mergers and Acquisitions
Leadership in Action 1
The Leadership in Action module aims to contribute to the development of the student’s leadership potential by taking them along a three-phase leadership journey which runs throughout the MIM programme.
In Phase 1, you will develop your leadership skills through a series of interactive specialist sessions applicable to the programme and the future workplace.
Leadership in Action 2
The Leadership in Action module aims to contribute to the development of the student’s leadership potential by taking them along a three-phase leadership journey which runs throughout the MIM programme.
In Phase 2, you will apply the leadership skills you've learned in the Autumn term to a real-life Social Impact Consulting project in an international environment.
Leadership in Action 3
The Leadership in Action module aims to contribute to the development of the student’s leadership potential by taking them along a three-phase leadership journey which runs throughout the MIM programme.
In Phase 3, students learn the skill of self-reflection and apply it in a group and individual scenario, drawing on their experience across the whole programme.
Global Immersion
This optional, one-week trip will consist of a number of visits to different companies across a range of industry sectors, as well as social and cultural activities. Offering excellent networking opportunities, you will travel with students from other programmes across the Business School. For 2022-23, students chose between Dubai and Singapore.
Please note, costs are not included in your tuition fee.
Global Exchanges
The optional Global Exchanges programme allows you to increase your international exposure and build your network by taking advantage of specialised electives at one of our partner schools.
Please note, this module will require you to pay additional costs.
Work Placement
This module (worth two elective modules) aims to contribute to the development of your managerial potential by applying problem-solving techniques to a challenging business situation in which you are fully immersed. The focus is on developing your skills in managing real business tasks in one specific business context, drawing on the knowledge and skills achieved in other modules of the MSc International Management programme. The module will give you the opportunity to experience and operate in a real-world corporate situation.
If you opt to take the Work Placement module you will need to find your own placement. The work placement should be for one month or longer and can be held at a UK-based or international company or organisation.
Social Project
The Social Project (equivalent to two elective modules) aims to contribute to the development of your managerial potential by applying problem-solving techniques to a challenging practical working environment with a social impact focus. The emphasis is on developing your skills in understanding social problems and performing real business analyses and tasks, drawing on the knowledge and skills achieved in other modules of the programme. You can either choose to carry out a work placement within organisations such as social enterprises, not-for-profit organisations, and foundations or to consult for them.
If you opt to take the Social Project module you will need to find your own project. The project should be for one month or longer and can be held at a UK-based or international organisation.
Consulting Project
The Consulting Project (equivalent to two elective modules) will contribute to the development of your managerial potential by explaining and applying problem-solving techniques in complex and challenging business situations. The focus is on developing your skills in managing a real consulting project from inception to completion, drawing on the knowledge and skills achieved in other modules of the MSc International Management programme. The module will give you the opportunity to experience and operate in a real-world situation.
What our students say

“I would describe my cohort as diverse, sociable, hard-working and friendly. Due to the size of the cohort, I was able to get to know most people relatively quickly. This has definitely enhanced my experience and would say that it’s a big plus of the programme.”
Class of 2022-23
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Career impact
Imperial College Business School Careers provides world-class support, advice and guidance that is tailored to your own individual career aspirations and is an integral part of your time at Imperial. A number of personalised services are provided before you start and throughout your time at the Business School to support you in securing a successful role in your chosen area.
Employment outcomes below refer to the class of 2022.
employed within three months
employed in UK
employed in consulting

“I have received an offer from a consulting firm in London for a graduate scheme starting in September following the completion of the MSc International Management programme. I am very excited to be staying in London going forward!”
Meet your faculty
Our world-class faculty are leaders in the field of business practice. They combine theoretical knowledge from their cutting-edge research with the latest practical insights from their extensive network with industry and government.

James Eteen


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Frequently asked questions
All applications to our postgraduate programmes are made online – we do not accept paper applications. Please refer to the ‘How to apply’ section of each programme page to see what documents you are required to submit with your application and to view the selection process.
All of our programmes are academically rigorous and include a quantitative component so all candidates are expected to be familiar with a basic level of mathematics before the start of the programme. The quantitative experience statement provides an opportunity to demonstrate this to the selection committee.
In the quantitative experience statement, you need to list up to five of the most quantitative modules or elements of your studies to date. You should list the main topics of study (eg: algebra, probability etc) as well as the level of study (eg: high school, undergraduate degree, short course etc) as this will allow the selection committee to have an understanding of your quantitative experience to date.
Quantitative experience is a key selection criterion for our more quantitative programmes (MSc Finance, MSc Finance & Accounting, MSc Financial Technology, MSc Investment & Wealth Management, MSc Risk Management & Financial Engineering, MSc Business Analytics, MSc Climate Change, Management & Finance and MSc Economics & Strategy for Business) so please be sure to check the entry requirements for your programme of interest to ensure your background is sufficiently quantitative. For other programmes, candidates are advised to review both the programme content and the pre-study modules to see what the numerical content of the programme includes before they submit an application.
You can apply to be considered for one programme each year. We will take your areas of interest and eligibility into account when considering you for alternative programmes.
While it is not compulsory to submit the results of an approved English language test with your application, it is strongly encouraged and will add weight to your application if you are able to show that you have met the language requirement prior to applying. You can find detailed information regarding the Business School’s language requirements and the tests that we accept here.
As part of your application, you will be asked to provide the contact details of two referees. Your referees will be contacted by email once you have completed and submitted your application, and the email will contain instructions on how they can submit your reference via our application system.
Please ensure that each reference letter that is submitted has been sent from an academic or professional email address. We cannot accept references sent from personal email addresses, such as Gmail, Hotmail, 126, 163, Sina, QQ, and Yahoo.
Our electronic application service is provided by an external provider, so there may be a delay before the receipt of your references is confirmed on your student application account.
If you receive confirmation that your references have been received but this still isn’t confirmed on your account a week after receiving the confirmation, please contact the Central Admissions team at business.admissions@imperial.ac.uk.
Yes. As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates for our MSc programmes will be invited to complete an interview. Interviews are conducted through Kira Talent, our video interview platform, which you can access online to record and submit your answers.
The interview process typically takes about 20 minutes and does not require extensive preparation. It aims to supplement your written application by providing a further opportunity for you to articulate your suitability for your MSc programme of choice through questions about your previous experience and future aspirations.
If you are invited to submit a video interview, you will be sent details of how to access and use the Kira Talent online interview platform.
Once you have created an account, you will be asked a series of questions, to which you can record your answers as short videos and submit them online.
Please make sure that the invitation doesn’t go to your junk mail by adding kiratalent.com to your list of safe senders. You must complete your online interview by the deadline stated in the email. If the email has gone into a junk, spam, or clutter folder in your inbox, we will not be able to rearrange a new interview for you, and your application will be considered for withdrawal.
Please note: our video interviews are conducted via the Kira Talent platform. As Kira Talent is an independent third party service provider with their own terms and conditions of service and privacy policy, please familiarise yourself with these and ensure you are happy with them before proceeding to use the Kira service and platform.
For all MSc programmes, you can normally expect to receive a decision within 6-8 weeks of having submitted a complete application. Please keep in mind that during busy times and/or where documents are missing from an application, this time may increase.
When an offer is submitted by the Business School, the Central Admissions need to make a number of final checks before it can be formally approved. These may include an additional review of an applicant’s academic background or ensuring the references we have received are valid. Until you have received confirmation of the official offer via the College’s applicant portal, please do not arrange accommodation, book flights or decline any other offers you may be holding. The majority of offers are successfully approved by Central Admissions and you will be able to see full details of your offer conditions once your official offer has been confirmed.
Unfortunately, we are unable to confirm when you will receive a decision on your application but we will be in touch via email as soon as there is an update. Please be aware that you do not need to provide any additional information unless you think that this will add significant weight to your application (e.g. updated transcripts, relevant internships, English language results).
Please email your programme admissions team if you would like feedback on your application. Please note that whilst limited feedback can be provided, the decision of the academic selectors is final and it will not be possible for your application to be reconsidered.
We are unable to assess eligibility before an applicant applies as the academic selection committee needs to review a full application before any decision can be made. Please check the specific entry requirements of the programme you are interested in studying along with our international entry requirements. If you feel you meet our entry requirements you can apply online.
In addition to the guidance available on our website, we also hold regular information sessions both online and on-campus throughout the year where we would be happy to discuss your suitability in more detail.
MSc International Management
You are required to have a valid GMAT or GRE score as part of your application for MSc International Management. We recommend a GMAT score of 600+. If you are taking the GRE, we recommend a minimum score of 156 in the verbal, and 158 in the quantitative sections.
The majority of the MSc programmes require a minimum of an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or international equivalent) to be admitted. While work experience can add weight to an application, this would not be considered in place of meeting the academic requirement, regardless of how lengthy the experience has been.
The exceptions to this are MSc Global Health Management, MSc Business Analytics (online delivery, part-time), and MSc Strategic Marketing (online, part-time). Please refer to the programme’s entry requirements for more detailed information.
We may consider candidates applying to MSc Business Analytics (online delivery, part-time) with non-traditional qualifications and backgrounds, on the basis of highly relevant work experience or demonstrated interest.
The Business School does not offer pre-sessional English courses or accept attendance of a pre-sessional English course as a means of meeting the English language requirement.
Yes, you can. You can pay your tuition fees in either one or two instalments payable at the start of term, or at the start of term and February, respectively. If you pay in instalments there will be a 2% surcharge of the total amount added to your first instalment. You would be asked to select a payment schedule during the offer acceptance process. Please contact the Student Finance Team if you have further questions about this process.
The Business School offers a variety of different scholarships, each with unique eligibility criteria.
All candidates who submit an MSc application before the scholarship deadlines (listed on our website) and receive an offer for one of our programmes will automatically be considered for scholarship(s) relevant to their programme, providing they do not have additional criteria such as a video submission. You can be considered for multiple scholarships at the same time.
Additionally, there are a number of cross-programme awards and programme specific awards also available. Please check on the scholarships page on your programme of choice for eligibility and entry requirements.
Yes, we offer a 10% bursary on programme fees to successful candidates with an undergraduate degree from Imperial awarded at a minimum of upper second class, or Master’s degree awarded with a minimum of Merit. In order to be considered for this bursary, you must submit your application by the scholarship deadline.
If you are being sponsored by an organisation that will be responsible for paying your tuition fees, you must provide acceptable proof of the award.
Satisfactory evidence of sponsorship is usually regarded as an original, dated and duly authorised letter from your sponsor on headed paper which includes the following:
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Your name and College Identifier Number
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The programme for which you have been offered a place
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The amount of fees which will be paid by your sponsor (please report in GBP)
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The address to which the invoice should be sent
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Any Purchase Order Number required
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Confirmation that the fees will be sent directly to Imperial College
Sponsorship letters should be emailed to the Central Admissions team at business.admissions@imperial.ac.uk
Your CAS number holds information about the programme you will study and if you have paid any fees. You will not need a formal letter from the College confirming your offer status for your visa appointment.
For more information about what you will need, see the UKVI website.
If you need any advice about your visa please contact the International Student Support team. Most information can be found on the International Student Support website.
We will start to issue CAS numbers from April. The details of your CAS will appear on your My Imperial record after you have met all the conditions of your offer. Please note that you will need to upload a scanned copy of the photo page of your passport and current visa (if you have recently completed a degree in the UK), before your CAS can be issued. Please upload these documents to the ‘Passport/visa’ section of your My Imperial account.
Once your CAS is ready, you will receive an email confirming that it has been uploaded onto your My Imperial account. If you log into My Imperial you will be able to find your CAS number and the details that have been included in your CAS.
Please note that we cannot provide you with a CAS if you have outstanding conditions on your offer. Please ensure that you allow enough time to meet your conditions and apply for a visa before the start date of your programme of study.
The Business School holds online information sessions throughout the year to give you the opportunity to learn more about the programmes from the Programme Director, current students and alumni. Please refer to the meet us page to find out when the next event is being held for your interested programme(s).
The Business School is located on the South Kensington campus of Imperial College London. Please refer to the location page for our address and guidance on how to get here.
Many students choose to live in private rented accommodation whilst attending the Business School whilst others choose to book accommodation through GradPad. Please refer to the accommodation page for more information regarding the different types of accommodation available to you.
Please note that before you contact us you should also check information on the relevant pages on the Business School or College website. If your question isn’t answered, please contact the appropriate team below.
General application queries
Admissions Team
business.school@imperial.ac.uk
Deposit and tuition fee invoice queries (including refunds)
To check if your payment has been received
Tuition Fees Team
tuition.fees@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0) 20 7594 8011
To check if your documents have been received
Queries regarding your CAS number
Central Admissions
business.admissions@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0) 20 7594 7258
Career-related queries from admitted students
Careers Team
icbs.careers@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0) 20 7594 9617
Visa and immigration queries
International Student Support
+44 (0) 20 7594 8040
Accommodation queries
accommodation@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0) 20 7594 9444
General student information and advice
Student Hub
student.hub@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0) 20 7594 9444
Advice on budgeting and London living costs
Advice on external scholarships
Student Financial Support
student.funding@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0) 20 7594 9014
If you’ve submitted your application but haven’t received your CID number
Registry Systems
registry.systems@imperial.ac.uk
Password or technical issues with your Imperial Gateway account
IT Service
deskservice.desk@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 7594 9000
Almost all of the MSc programmes we have available are 12 month, full-time programmes. The only exceptions are our MSc Business Analytics (online delivery, part-time) and MSc Strategic Marketing (online, part-time) programmes, which are available on a part-time basis.
Yes, we offer an Economics, Finance and Data Science Bachelor's degree, as well as a range of courses at undergraduate level:
- BSc Economics, Finance and Data Science
- BPES Programme
- Joint Honours and Intercalated BSc Programme
- Summer School Programme

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