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Published: 12 March 2025

What can you do with a masters in Intercultural Business Communication and Marketing?

Find out what you could do with a masters in Intercultural Business Communication and Marketing, and discover some of the jobs our graduates have secured over the past few years. 

Top jobs with a masters in Intercultural Business Communication and Marketing

We have a proven track record in developing and equipping highly skilled graduates who are highly sought after by employers.  You will benefit from the expertise and networks shared across Surrey Business School and the disciplines of Literature and Languages.

Having an understanding of the nuances of communication across languages and cultures, as well as a solid grounding in business functions, mean our graduates go on to successful careers in a variety of international organisations. They are experts in advertising, international management, human resources, corporate communication and media and public relations. Other career paths include market analysis and strategy development. Roles which recent graduates have secured include:

What jobs do our Intercultural Business Communication and Marketing postgraduates go on to do?

Advertising and Digital Communication Manager
Business Development Executive
Commercial Sales and Account Manager
Content Editor
Internal Communications Manager
Marketing Manager
Online Marketing Manager
Recruitment Consultant
Talent Partnerships Manager.

Who do our Intercultural Business Communication and Marketing postgraduates work for?

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Expedia
HSBC
The Members Agency
Thrive
TUI.

Be confident in our exceptional outcomes

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We’re renowned for developing highly sought-after graduates. Ninety-four per cent of our Surrey Business School postgraduate students and 97 per cent of our Literature and Languages postgraduate students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA).

Whilst you’re at Surrey we’ll support you in navigating your way to your chosen career path. 

The experiences and opportunities provided by Surrey have enhanced various skills that are highly valued in the job market. These include adaptability, communication skills, organisational abilities, critical thinking, and intercultural competence.

Youyang, Intercultural Business Communication and Marketing MA student

How Surrey sets you above the crowd in the jobs market

Whilst you’re at Surrey we’ll support you in navigating your way to your chosen career path. 

Under the guidance of our internationally renowned academics, you'll learn how to look at issues in marketing and advertising from an interdisciplinary and intercultural perspective. You’ll improve your versatility in planning marketing and communication campaigns and become a global professional.

With an MA in Intercultural Business Communication and Marketing, you'll acquire specialist professional skills which will separate you from the crowd and enable you to enhance your profile for new and exciting career opportunities.

There will also be the option to choose to write a practice-based dissertation based on a four-week internship. Or, you can choose to complete a project evaluating the business communication or marketing aspects of an organisation of your choice, which will enable you to apply your knowledge and skills in a practical context.

“This course is teaching much more than just words and definitions. This course is a combination of the practical knowledge a person needs to find their way in society. The more you improve your communication skills the closer you get to success.

Negar, Intercultural Business Communication and Marketing MA student

Surrey is home to outstanding academic minds, many of whom are active researchers or have years of industry experience, keeping our courses job-relevant to give you a clear advantage.  

We link our programmes to a wide range of businesses and industries, including start-ups, consultancies and corporations. We regularly invite experts to talk to our students about their work and the career opportunities available in their industry.  

We offer a range of one-to-one and group mentoring opportunities for our students. 

Opportunities to enhance your employability at Surrey

Business networks

Accelerate your career via our 2,300+ business partners, ranging from the entrepreneur to the multinational corporate, plus charities, government organisations and partner universities worldwide.  

Our in-house employment agency, Unitemps

Unitemps is the University's in-house job agency and can help you find temporary work across campus and in local Guildford businesses. With an office on campus, you'll be able to work alongside your studies.

Lifetime's access to Surrey Pathfinder

Our digital hub where you can find everything from careers appointments and event bookings, to job listings, placements and interactive development tools.

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Professional Skills Award

Focus on developing the skills you need to stand out in the jobs market. You will have the chance to enjoy new experiences, reflect on your personal development and add to your CV.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation students

Global Graduate Award for Entrepreneurship

Supercharge your entrepreneurial skills and international perspectives by working in multidisciplinary teams to solve local and global challenges through entrepreneurial thinking.

SurreyConnects

This is the ‘LinkedIn’ of the University of Surrey where you can connect with Surrey staff, students and alumni. It's a place where students and recent graduates can contact each other for mentoring, networking and gaining some invaluable career advice.

Discover more about the masters programmes we offer in Surrey Business School and across Literature and Languages .

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