MBA in International Relations
Degree qualification
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Learning Mode
Online
Duration
1 year
Study mode
Full time/Part time
Total credits
90
Location of study
Approved center/Distance learning
Course starting dates
Flexible entry options
Additional information
Accredited, Study abroad
Qualification
Master
Overview
An MBA in International Relations from KIMT University is designed for leaders who operate at the critical intersection of global business, policy, and diplomacy. This unique degree unlocks executive opportunities in multinational corporations, international NGOs, government agencies, and global consultancies, enhancing your strategic influence and opening doors to high-impact roles with global reach and recognition.
This program equips you with a powerful dual-skillset: core business leadership acumen combined with deep expertise in geopolitics, international law, cross-cultural negotiation, and economic diplomacy. You will learn to navigate complex global environments, manage transnational stakeholders, and design strategies that are both commercially sound and geopolitically astute. The program is delivered with maximum flexibility, offered online through our advanced Learning Management System (LMS) and available for both part-time and full-time study to suit globally mobile professionals.
Your professional and academic background is a valued asset. Applicants with significant prior learning or relevant work experience in international contexts may be eligible for module exemptions upon assessment. Furthermore, graduates holding a recognized Level 7 Diploma in a related field can leverage our accelerated Top-Up Pathway to complete their MBA efficiently, fast-tracking their journey to becoming a leader on the world stage.
Course structure
The MBA in International Relations is designed to equip students with advanced managerial, analytical, and diplomatic skills required to operate effectively in international, governmental, and multinational organisational environments. The programme integrates business management principles with international relations, global policy analysis, and strategic decision-making.
Students are encouraged to apply theoretical frameworks to real-world geopolitical, economic, and diplomatic challenges. The curriculum develops leadership capability, strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and global awareness necessary for senior roles in international organisations, NGOs, multinational corporations, and public sector institutions.
The MBA in International Relations carries a total of 90 credits. Under the standard course-based structure, the programme follows a predefined academic schedule with fixed tuition, duration, and assessment timelines.
Programme Credit Structure:
- Core Courses: 36 credits
- Specialisation Courses: 36 credits
- Elective Course: 6 credits
- Capstone Course: 12 credits
What You'll Study
| Code | Module | Credit |
| MBA 101 | Strategic Management | 6 |
| MBA 102 | Organizational Behavior and Leadership | 6 |
| MBA 103 | Financial Management | 6 |
| MBA 104 | Marketing Management | 6 |
| MBA 105 | Business Analytics and Decision Making | 6 |
| MBA 106 | Corporate Governance and Ethics | 6 |
| Code | Module | Credit |
| MBAIR201 | Global Political Economy | 6 |
| MBAIR202 | International Relations Theory and Practice | 6 |
| MBAIR203 | Diplomacy, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution | 6 |
| MBAIR204 | International Organizations and Global Governance | 6 |
| MBAIR205 | Foreign Policy Analysis and Strategic Decision-Making | 6 |
| MBAIR206 | International Security and Risk Management | 6 |
| Code | Module | Credit |
| MBA 302 | Digital Transformation | 6 |
| Code | Module | Credit |
| MBACP 401 | Consultancy Project Report | 12 |
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
The following are requirements for admission to the programme:
- At least three years of work experience in the public and private sectors, voluntary/community-based organizations, and international and non-governmental organizations;
- A recognized relevant University Degree from a well recognized institution and evidenced by transcripts and copies certificates, etc. An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification.
- English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.
Assessment and verification
We assess both the theoretical and practical elements of the course. Assessment is through written assignments, a profile of evidence of teaching standards and observed teaching. All modules within this program are internally assessed by approved center and externally verified by KIMT University. To achieve a pass for a module, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgment that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor. The Assessor will provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills are assessed through a combination of course assignments and consultancy project report. The weighting for the final overall assessment for each course taken shall be as follows:
- 50% Assignments
- 50% consultancy project report
Programme modality
The program is studied 100% online through the virtual learning platform with tutor support.
You will receive excellent support from the academic team, including your programme manager and your supervisor who will be with you every step of the way.
Duration
The programme is design to be delivered through one academic year.