MBA

International Business

Learn more about studying International Business as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    15,500GBP
  • Start date
    Sep
  • University ranking
    1201-1400

Program overview

What Canterbury Christ Church University says about their program:

Gain a comprehensive understanding and deepen your knowledge of business and management in an international context with an MSc International Business. Today’s businesses operate in a fast-paced globalised environment in which they must deal with rapidly changing markets and a climate of high uncertainty. Our innovative and dynamic International Business Master's degree will equip you with the skills and confidence to enter a range of careers in international business. You will also gain a comprehensive and conceptual understanding of key areas of international business. This International Business Master's degree has been carefully crafted to reflect the complex character of work-learning and international business. You will engage with key topics including strategy and globalisation, global economics, and international communications before undertaking a dissertation, which will enable you to showcase your depth of knowledge in your chosen area. With an MSc International Business, you will holistically develop the skills and attributes necessary for leaders, entrepreneurs, and policy-makers in management, strategy, decision making, and communication. MSc International Business vs MBA International An academically-driven course, this MSc International Business course focuses on critical reasoning related to the international, research-driven context of multinational management issues. You will undertake specialist research whilst using a holistic approach to tackle challenges and choose creative approaches that can be utilised in problem solving and decision making. If you are looking for a course that uses a more problem-solving approach, and you have little to no previous experience in business and management, then our MBA International course may be more suitable for you.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Fees and funding

Canterbury Christ Church University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Canterbury Christ Church University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Funding

CCCU offers a £1,500 Global Scholarship to all eligible international students for the January 2026 intake, helping to make studying in the UK more accessible.

Tuition fees

Undergraduate tuition: £15,500 per year. Postgraduate tuition: from £15,500 per year.

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What is the cost of living near Canterbury Christ Church University?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£980
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£915
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£136
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£45
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£13Range: £9 to £30· UK average
Monthly public transport pass£63
Monthly grocery basket£133
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£15
Gym membership£41

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Canterbury Christ Church University

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Canterbury Christ Church University.