International Marketing Management MSc

Study level: Postgraduate
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This course aims to develop professionals who can successfully navigate global markets, focusing on sustainable growth, digital innovation, and strategic marketing.

Year of entry

Location

Coventry University (Coventry)

Study mode

Full-time

Duration

1 year full-time

Course code

CBLT015

Start date

September 2025
November 2025
January 2026
March 2026
May 2026
June 2026


Course overview

This course aims to prepare you for a successful career in global marketing. Gain the practical skills and knowledge needed to navigate international markets, develop strategic marketing plans and understand consumer behaviour worldwide.

  • Combine theoretical knowledge with practical applications to manage marketing initiatives in diverse cultural and economic environments.
  • Learn to navigate and lead in today's rapidly evolving business environment by blending academic insights with practical applications.
  • Engage in critical thinking and real-world problem-solving in an intellectually stimulating environment.
  • Explore marketing automation through technology and the digitalisation of marketing, focusing on real-world scenarios to understand consumer-centric marketing and manage consumer responsiveness in the global digital environment.
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5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities

QS Stars University Ratings

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Ranked 9th Modern University in UK by the Times

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

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Ranked 8th for Overall Satisfaction in PTES

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2024

Why you should study this course

  • Learn to analyse and evaluate stakeholder dynamics so you can effectively form and lead high-performing marketing teams.
  • Gain a deep understanding of cross-cultural management and global market environments through marketing games and simulations.
  • Develop a one-planet mindset, promoting growth without compromising inclusivity, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability in our interconnected world.
  • Learn from experienced marketing practitioners by solving real-world problems, developing viable strategic marketing plans for competitive advantage, determining future company direction and creating cohesive marketing communications campaigns aligned with overall strategy.
  • Apply your knowledge to a real-world problem through academic research, a consultancy project with a live client, or developing a business plan for your own future venture.2

What you'll study

Modules

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.


How you'll learn

Teaching and learning methods may include:

  • lectures
  • seminars
  • tutorials
  • presentations
  • group projects
  • workshops
  • practical laboratory sessions.

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time postgraduate student, you will study modules totalling 180 credits each academic year. A typical 30-credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study. Study hours are made up of teaching contact hours, and guided and independent study.

Teaching hours

Teaching hours may vary, depending on where you are in your studies, but on average you will have between 8 and 12 teaching and learning hours each week. You will also have the opportunity to attend optional sessions including time with a Success Coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback.

Guided and independent study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You will be digging deeper into topics, reviewing what you’ve learnt and completing assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress to the end of your studies, you’ll spend more time on independent learning.

Online learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods, including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending on the module. Assessment methods may include:

  • reports
  • tests
  • essays
  • practical coursework
  • assignments
  • viva voce
  • presentations.

The Coventry University assessment strategy aims to ensure that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

International experience opportunities

There may be opportunities to engage with Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects.2 This work provides a fantastic opportunity to interact with other international universities and professional institutions, which can serve to strengthen your digital inter-cultural skills and further expand your professional networks.


Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements:

An undergraduate degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in any discipline, or demonstrable appropriate work experience and relevant professional qualifications.

We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.

Select your region to find detailed information about entry requirements:

You can view our full list of country specific entry requirements on our Entry requirements page.

If you do not have the typical entry requirements, you may want to consider studying this course with an international pre-master's. Upon successful completion our International Pre-Master's - Business will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to progress onto this postgraduate degree.

Alternatively, visit our International hub for further advice and guidance on finding in-country agents and representatives, joining our in-country events and how to apply.

Typical requirements

An undergraduate degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in any discipline, or demonstrable appropriate work experience and relevant professional qualifications.

English language requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 6.0.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.


Fees and funding

Student Full-time Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man £9,350   Not available
EU £9,350 per year with EU Support Bursary**
£18,600 per year without EU Support Bursary**
Not available
International £18,600   Not available

For advice and guidance on tuition fees3 and student loans visit our Postgraduate Finance page and see the university's Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them.

The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:

  • Any optional overseas field trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
  • Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad).

*Irish student fees

The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.

**EU Support Bursary

Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary.


Facilities

Use real-world platforms and apps in an advertising and marketing-focused environment in our DigiComm lab. Campaign development, vlogging, disruptive technologies, marketing strategy and research – you’ll be applying your learning and new-found skills to all these elements and more.

Offering skill-based training that uses simulation games, role-play activities and scenario-based learning, the business simulation suite is an all-encompassing space for experimental business learning and training.

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Lanchester Library

The library is usually open 24/7, in term-time. It’s where you can access your course’s specialist Academic Liaison Librarian. It’s also home to specialist teams which can support you with your academic writing and maths and statistics questions.

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The Hub

The Hub is the centre of student life on campus. Facilities include a food court, convenience store, multi-faith centre, medical centre, hairdresser, coffee shops and the Your SU offices. It has fully licensed function spaces and a bar.

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Careers and employability

Get one-on-one career and employability guidance lasting up to 36 months from the end of your course. We’ll help you find placements and graduate roles, offer CV and application checks, mentoring, skills workshops, employer events and more.

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.


Careers and opportunities

On successful completion of this course, you can consider applying for roles such as:

  • marketing manager
  • marketing executive
  • marketing and sales portfolio manager
  • sales strategist manager
  • portfolio marketing brand manager
  • product development manager
  • buyers and procurement officer
  • management consultant
  • business development.

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • develop a systematic understanding of marketing theories, concepts, strategies and tools to create and manage marketing initiatives across diverse and international markets to foster sustainable growth
  • apply the latest paradigms used to develop authentic strategic marketing planning and principles to solve issues using a range of techniques at the forefront of the discipline
  • develop a technical understanding of contemporary international marketing management issues to make informed decisions that include the narrative of ethical, sustainable, regulatory and societal considerations
  • systematically and creatively identify synergies across global marketing and project management to make sound judgements
  • demonstrate professionalism and apply relevant skills relating to communication, teamwork, project planning, diversity, intercultural competence and responsibility for individual continuous learning and development in the international business and marketing environment
  • critically evaluate and develop solutions to complex, inter-related, multi-faceted international marketing management issues that can be found in a variety of organisations and professional contexts
  • undertake independent research either in an academic or work context to solve complex problems, reaching informed decisions and critically review them in an international and domestic context.

Where our graduates work

Successful graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies such as:

  • Valeo
  • McCann-Erickson
  • Minority Group Support Services
  • Danco
  • IPU (Inter-Parliamentary Union)
  • King Power
  • Dongguan Television
  • BMW
  • Dyson
  • IKEA.

How to apply

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