Explore global career opportunities in marketing, a vital component of business success. Develop the skills to set you apart and prepare for an exciting future.
International marketing is vital for businesses to connect with their customers in an increasingly competitive, and rapidly evolving, marketplace. This course will give you the expertise necessary to thrive in this dynamic landscape.
You’ll gain the knowledge, technical and personal skills to operate across a range of dynamic and competitive international marketing environments.
We’ll provide you with knowledge from experts who have extensive links to industry, people who understand what it takes to succeed in this field. Their expertise will help you develop an understanding of international marketing and how it’s applied in industry.
1 year full-time
2 years full-time with internship (September start)
Marketing encompasses a wide range of subject areas. On this course you’ll learn about marketing in the international, global and operational context. You’ll develop a broad range of knowledge and skills across marketing, with a particular focus on global markets. These skills include research and insight, communication and networking ability, creativity and writing, planning and teamwork.
The units you’ll study are enriched by internationally renowned and research active academics. Our team are experts in their respective fields, particularly in business-to-business and place marketing, with extensive industry experience. You’ll critically explore topics such as branding, marketing planning, digital communications and more during a selection of core units. You’ll further explore the challenges and opportunities of the global external environment to enrich your insights around the application and evaluation of key marketing principles.
You’ll gain the ability to understand market changes and apply this to the development of international marketing plans and strategies. We’ll also help you develop personal and professional marketing skills, including an optional one-year internship in industry, so that when you graduate you are prepared to take your next step towards an exciting and vibrant career in international marketing.
Rise with Manchester Met
Rise is a programme available to all students at Manchester Met giving you the opportunity to earn practice credits on your degree through employment-enhancing activities. During your studies you can collect points for the activities you engage in and if you engage in enough activity you could receive recognition on your degree transcript.
Postgraduate students can get involved in activities such as project work, workshops, volunteering and certifications. For example, you could gain certifications with the likes of Microsoft, Adobe and the Project Management Institute free of charge. Not only are these fantastic to have on your CV but they are also transferable to a wide range of careers.
All Rise activities are organised according to themes of Digital Capabilities, Self-Effectiveness, Sustainability, Internationalisation, Enterprise and Civics. Completing a number of activities within a certain theme will also earn you micro-accreditations in the form of Digital Badges.
To find out more about what Rise has to offer, visit their website.
Chartered Institute of Marketing
EFMD Quality Improvement System
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Business School Impact System (BSIS)
Australian Marketing Institute
Whether you've already made your decision about what you want to study, or you're just considering whether postgraduate study is right for you, there are lots of ways you can meet us and find out more about postgraduate student life at Manchester Met.
We offer:
Your studies are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.
We often link up with external professionals too, helping to enhance your learning and build valuable connections to the working world.
You’ll need a UK honours degree – at least a 2:2 – or the international equivalent. We’ll also welcome an application if you don’t have a degree, but you have significant relevant professional experience.
International students please see mmu.ac.uk/international
English Language Requirements
We require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted English qualifications can be viewed here.
Full-time fee: £10,750 per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
Full-time fee: £22,500 per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
A masters qualification typically comprises 180 credits, a PGDip 120 credits, a PGCert 60 credits, and an MFA 300 credits. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of study provided the course is completed in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
There are no specialist costs for this course.
Optional estimate: £1850
Students who choose to complete an optional internship year will be required to pay an additional fee. The Internship year fee is estimated at £1,850 for all students (UK, EU and Channel Islands, as well as Non-EU international students).
Optional estimate: £250
CIM Student membership – nominal cost of student membership and gaining of the professional certificate would be approximately £250.
Optional estimate: £400
All of the books required for the course are available from the library. The University also has PC labs and a laptop loan service. However, many students choose to buy some of the core textbooks for the course and/or a laptop. Students may also need to print their assignments and other documents. Campus printing costs start from 5p per page. Estimated costs are £300 for a laptop and up to £100 each year for books and printing.
With the skills you’ll develop, you’ll open up a variety of career opportunities.
Our former marketing graduates are working in many sectors, from advertising agencies to pharmaceutical companies, and financial and legal services to fast moving consumer goods, in roles including:
Manchester has a vibrant creative and digital sector, and we have some great connections within the city that allow you to see the industry in action. During your course, we’ll give you the opportunity to network with employers through a range of events, live briefs and internship opportunities. Some of our former marketing graduates have found employment following live briefs and internships where they have made a great impression on the company.
Please contact our course enquiries team.
The application submission deadlines for September 2024 entry are:
International students: Monday 22nd July 2024
UK or Home/ Channel Islands/ IOM students: Applications remain open - deadline to be confirmed
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