MASTER'S DEGREE IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Postgraduate programme

MASTER'S DEGREE IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Offered by ESIC BUSINESS & MARKETING SCHOOL

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Programme overview

Why choose this programme?

Our master’s in International Business offers you a deep understanding of the key drivers of globalization, the internationalization process, and the interconnectedness of the global economy. It equips you with essential knowledge and practical skills to evaluate, manage, and implement strategies in international markets, while enhancing your ability to tackle complex challenges in an increasingly globalized environment and giving you a distinct competitive edge for your professional development.
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Currently, world business today requires working across countries and cultures, and it is a necessity for most firms today to have people with the skills and knowledge that allow them to compete globally. This fact opens doors for many potential students for international business, thanks to the growing need for people with the know-how for operating on a global scale:

EMPLOYABILITY
Since there are various profiles and ways for international business students to explore, one also widens their career options and job prospects.​

WORK ACROSS INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARIES AND CULTURES
How to manage diverse teams, research international markets, and competition, or find new suppliers for your business.​

BUILD YOUR BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE
And learn how to improve financial performance, redesign business processes, or solve commercial challenges whilst developing your skills through modules in key areas.​

ESIC ACCREDITATIONS

More than 55 years of history means that we have institutional agreements and collaborations that recognise our quality as a business school. These are our accreditations:

ASSOCIATION OF MBAS
The international impartial authority
on postgraduate business education

EFMD Programme Accreditation
The leading international system of quality assessment,
improvement and accreditation of business programmes

Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación
Sistemas de Garantía de Calidad de Centros y Docencia
The Master¿s in International Business opens the door to leadership and specialist roles across global markets, equipping you to design strategies, manage operations, and drive growth in an international context.

- International Consultant
- International Marketing Director / Manager
- Export / Import Manager
- International Purchasing Manager
- Business Development Specialist
- International Trade Specialist
- Logistics Operations Specialist
- Export Credit Risk Manager
- Sales Manager / Director (Global Markets)
- Entrepreneur in Global Trade

Modality

ON-CAMPUS: SEVILLA

Entry requirements

The MIB is designed for professionals and graduates like you, from diverse backgrounds, who share the goal of strengthening their competencies in international business. Whether you're a manager looking to expand your global capabilities, an entrepreneur exploring new markets, or a future leader in trade, sales, logistics, or finance, this program offers you practical, high-impact training. It’s especially valuable if you have some prior professional experience and are aiming to thrive in cross-border business environments.

Dates and duration

12 Months
60 ECTS

Career opportunities

Where this programme can take you


The Master¿s in International Business opens the door to leadership and specialist roles across global markets, equipping you to design strategies, manage operations, and drive growth in an international context.

- International Consultant
- International Marketing Director / Manager
- Export / Import Manager
- International Purchasing Manager
- Business Development Specialist
- International Trade Specialist
- Logistics Operations Specialist
- Export Credit Risk Manager
- Sales Manager / Director (Global Markets)
- Entrepreneur in Global Trade

SYLLABUS

1. GLOBAL MANAGEMENT

- Global Macroeconomics
- Business Ethics & Sustainability
- Business Strategy
- Entrepreneurship
- SMEs & Globalisation

2. FINANCE FOR TRADE BUSINESS

- Finance Analysis
- Financial Risk Management
- International trade and supply chain finance I
- International trade and supply chain finance II

3. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PLAN

- Markets research
- Developed and emerging countries strategy
- Markets selection
- Business Plan

4. LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

- Critical thinking
- Communication and Leadership
- Negotiation
- Cross-Cultural Negotiation

5. OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT I

Global Supply Chain and Trade Policy prepares students to navigate international markets, optimise operations, and manage global trade complexities. You will learn to manage cross-border logistics, sourcing, and trade regulations, including INCOTERMS and risk management. The course also covers strategic operations such as demand planning, inventory, and Lean processes, integrating technologies like Industry 4.0. Additionally, you will explore trade agreements, tariffs, and the role of institutions like the WTO, applying tools like AI and blockchain to analyse and respond to global trade dynamics.

6. OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT II

- Business Analytics
- Storytelling with Data
- Marketing Management
- International Purchasing and Procurement
- Inventory Management

7. Professional development and networking

This course enhances employability through training activities focused on developing key skills for the professional environment. As part of your learning journey, you will have the opportunity to access additional spaces for knowledge and networking by selecting â€" from a list of masterclasses, workshops, and events â€" the activities that best align with your professional interests and development goals within the programme.

8. Master’s Final Project (MFP)

The main objective is to design a Business Plan (BP) for the internationalization of a non-existing product from an existing company. The BP must target at least one non-EU country, though either the origin or destination may be in Europe. It can involve launching a new company, business unit, or market entry strategy. It bridges to the professional world by enhancing research, critical thinking, ethical judgment, and leadership aligned with global business need, while students apply knowledge to strategic challenges, conduct applied research, propose innovative solutions, make ethical decisions, and lead effectively using theory, data, and advanced resources.