International Management - MSc

During this programme, you will:  

• Develop a strong understanding of global business, international management practices, and cross-cultural dynamics. 

• Gain skills in international finance, marketing, supply chain management , and human resource management. 

• Analyse real-world global business challenges and design effective strategies to address them. 

• Build professional competences for managing international careers and leading culturally diverse teams. 

• Critically assess the role of leadership, ethics, and corporate governance in shaping responsible decision-making within complex international environments. 

• Formulate sustainable and socially responsible management approaches that balance global competitiveness with environmental and societal considerations. 

• Integrate digital transformation, innovation, and data-driven insights into international management practices to enhance global organisational performance and adaptability. 

• (Optional) Pursue a Double Degree with one of UL’s partner international business schools for enhanced global career opportunities. 

Key information: 

• Complete full-time over one year   

• Delivered on campus 

• Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters   

• You will take part in an international workshop and submit a research paper at the end of the summer semester 

• Option to pursue a dual degree with a choice of seven prestigious  international business schools. For more information, please see here: Masters Dual Degree | University of Limerick  

You will learn through a blend of:   

• Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities   

• Reflective practice and guided research   

• Regular feedback from faculty and peers   

Year 1  

Autumn Semester 

• Project Management Science & Principles (MN6001) provides the fundamentals of effective project management  

• International Corporate Finance (FI6021) introduces students to international corporate finance. 

• International & Cross-Cultural Management (MG6021) provides a thorough appreciation of managing organisations internationally. 

• Corporate Responsibility (SG6002) provides important skills and knowledge looking at sustainability within organisations. 

• Leadership, Influence & Change (PM6072) examines the meaning of leadership and focuses on differentiating leadership from management. 

Spring Semester 

• International Economic Issues (EC6052) provides a balanced and objective analysis of the issues confronting international policymakers and their impact on the daily lives of citizens. 

• Global Business Strategy (MG6032) explores the global strategic management of organizations in a worldwide domain. 

• International Marketing (MK6022) develops an understanding of the special requirements for successfully conducting international marketing activities. 

• Global Supply Chain Management (MG6132) explores complex nuances of trading across multiple in international markets.   

• HRM in a Changing World (PM6202) examines the changing dynamic within the future of work and talent management.    

Summer Semester 

• International Management Simulation (MG6143) sophisticated game of a dynamic simulation of an international business.   

• Managing Complexity within International Management (MG6153) a key capstone module involving industry lead  learning partnerships. 

Or 

• Research Dissertation in International Management (MG6133) The aim of the dissertation is to enable students to develop and demonstrate independent research and critical thinking skills and apply these skills in addressing an emerging or existing issue within the business domain. 

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library 

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules 

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in Business or a cognate discipline.  

International students:  

• For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

Checklist of Documents :    

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID number
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• Copy of your CV  

English Language: 

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application:   

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 

EU: €10,200

Non- EU: €18,400

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).  

 
Funding 

Find further information on funding and scholarships.

This course can lead to the following sectors and careers:  

• Consulting
• Marketing
• Sales
• Project Management
• Business Analyst
• Purchasing
• Banking
• Talent Management
• Quality Management
• Operations Analyst 

Heather McCormack, Graduate 2013

Heather McCormack, a graduate of the Bachelor of Business Studies and the MSc in International Management & Global Business at UL’s Kemmy Business School, features in the latest instalment of our Alumni Spotlight series.

Heather, who now leads the Global Creative Services team within WFS Marketing at Amazon, reflects on her time at UL and how her experience helped shape a successful international career and life abroad.

Read more of Heather's Aumni Spotlight. 

Still Curious?  

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