International Trade, Strategy and Operations

Modern businesses trade across international boundaries, so a thorough knowledge and understanding of strategy and operations management to trade successfully in international markets is essential to success. Our MSc in International Trade, Strategy and Operations delivers just that. As a student you will gain both fundamental and cutting-edge knowledge and be equipped with the tools to tackle the contemporary challenges faced by global industry. You will learn to manage and lead change within international businesses while studying amongst leading experts in the multidisciplinary WMG department.

This course is accredited by the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT).

Course Overview The MSc in International Trade, Strategy and Operations (ITSO) is an interdisciplinary course that integrates the three principal pillars of international trade, strategy, and operations management within global trade and business management. The course provides a comprehensive overview of how companies operate in an international context. It will enable you to develop a broad set of skills to increase your involvement in the whole business process, from initial engagement with a new market right through to the delivery of a product or service.

Throughout the year, you will learn to identify business opportunities, formulate strategic options, evaluate trade environments, and define business winning propositions. You will learn to lead and manage change, and improve operational and supply chain processes within international businesses.

The programme is heavily focused on the application of theory into practice and how the skills developed throughout your studies will be used to best advantage in a professional environment. As a student you will benefit from industry inspired teaching and immersive learning through case studies, business simulations, games, negotiations and more. The teaching team bring a wealth of research and industry experience to the classroom, with many tutors actively participating in world-leading research and/or engaging with business on an international scale.

This course will appeal equally to those students with a background in international trade or business and students from a wide range of other disciplines who wish to pursue a career in the field of international trade.

This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.