You will work at an advanced level with topics focused on managing and developing global organizations. Throughout the program, you will use strategic and marketing tools to contextualize the firm and explore how firms influence their competitive environments. You will also learn how to foster growth and prosperity from within, through innovations and management practices that build operational excellence.

Leadership and teamwork in multicultural contexts are both studied and practiced through live projects and group work, and reflected upon through interactions with executives. Ethics and CSR are integrated across several courses to reflect the role they should play in everyday decision-making. Language and skills training provide essential management communication tools for your future work. You will work on real, live projects alongside corporate partners of both CEMS and SSE.

The program has an advisory board with members from leading positions in various industries. The board acts as a discussion partner and provides expert advice to the program from an employer perspective.

Integration of the CEMS Master in International Management

The curriculum of the Master program in International Business is designed to facilitate the successful completion of the CEMS Master in International Management. The first year of your MSc studies will be completed at SSE, followed by a semester abroad at one of the CEMS partner schools during your second year. Upon fulfilling the graduation requirements of both SSE and CEMS, you will be awarded a Master of Science degree from SSE and a Master’s degree from CEMS, the prestigious global alliance of management education.

Globally recognized as a top MIM program by the Financial Times

The MSc program in International Business participates in the FT Masters in Management ranking, where we have secured the 15th place among the top 100 business schools, highlighting our status as a top-tier program.

Meet the Program Director

👉🏽 This is Dr. Ciara Sutton - Program Director for the MSc program in International Business and Academic Director for the CEMS Master in International Management. 

The MIB Alumni Buddy Program

Once you are enrolled in the program, you will be able to join the MIB Alumni Buddy Program, which acts as a complement to SSE's MSc Mentorship Program. This program will connect you with recent MIB alumni who are in the early stages of their careers and who will provide you with valuable academic guidance, career development support, and industry insights. In these meetings, you will gain practical advice, expand your professional network, and receive encouragement to navigate the challenges of the MIB program and beyond.

Additionally, you will be connected with SSE's career coach who will serve as a guiding light, offering insights, advice, and strategic planning to help you navigate the path from education to a fulfilling career.

After graduation

We are proud of our graduates and the choices they make with the opportunities afforded them. A degree from SSE opens doors to a wide range of careers and advanced studies. Out of all MSc alumni who graduated in 2023 and told us that they went straight to work, 96 percent found employment within three months of completing their studies. Meet our graduates here.

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