COURSE CURRICULUM

The International Business and Entrepreneurship MSc at Brunel University London provides students with a comprehensive understanding of managing and growing businesses in a global context. Core modules include International Business Strategy, which explores the forces shaping national and international business environments and applies management theories to activities such as foreign market entry. International Management examines the legal, cultural, economic, political, technological, and ethical challenges of operating across borders, while International Business Ethics and Corporate Governance focuses on sustainability, corporate responsibility, and the societal impacts of business through stakeholder and shareholder perspectives. Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management develops an understanding of entrepreneurial opportunities, start-ups, and strategies for scaling and sustainable growth. The program also includes Understanding Business and Management Research, equipping students with research skills necessary for the dissertation, and International Entrepreneurship, culminating in an independent research project. Optional modules allow students to explore International Trade, Knowledge Management, Social Networks and Innovation, Technology Management, and Sustainable Development Practice and Policies, enhancing skills in evidence-based decision-making, technology adoption, global knowledge processes, and sustainable business practices. Together, these modules equip graduates with analytical, strategic, and leadership skills, preparing them to manage complex international operations, drive innovation, develop entrepreneurial ventures, and make informed, responsible decisions in a dynamic global business environment.