Master’s in International Business at Exeter recognised as one of world’s top postgraduate programmes
The University of Exeter Business School’s MSc International Business has been named among a select group of 20 exemplar programmes.
The programme has been included in the new Hinrich Foundation Guide to Master’s in International Business and Trade 2025-2026 alongside top programmes in the US, Europe and the rest of the world.
The guide aims to help prospective students find programmes that prepare them for successful careers in international trade, measuring them against industry-defined criteria for cross-border business knowledge, skills and essential attributes.
Published by The Hinrich Foundation, an Asia-based philanthropic organisation dedicated to advancing mutually beneficial and sustainable global trade, the annual guide evaluates course content, pedagogy and student support, and judges how well trade programmes prepare their graduates to be business leaders amid a dynamic geopolitical and technological landscape.
The MSc International Business was singled out for how its teaching and learning is informed by leading-edge research and enhanced with practical experiences.
It was also praised for giving students international experience as well as practical skills development and its strong employment outcomes.
Professor Steve Wood, Dean of the University of Exeter Business School, said: “We are delighted that the MSc International Business has been recognized by the Hinrich Foundation Guide as being an ideal graduate programme to mould and prepare the next generation of global trade leaders.
“It’s a testament to our world-class academic staff who work so hard on making sure the course content reflects what global trade employers are looking for.”
Alex Boome, Hinrich Foundation Trade Education Program Director, added: “The MSc International Business at the University of Exeter Business School offers a flexible and innovative pathway for ambitious students aiming to launch global careers.
“Designed around practical application, the programme emphasizes developing effective strategies to solve real-world business challenges across diverse international contexts.”
Find out more about the MSc International Business: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/business/international_business/
